Cabourg

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Cabourg featuring landscape views, horseriding and a coastal town
This seaside village charms with its scenic beaches, thriving cultural scene and elegant Belle Époque atmosphere.

Famous for its 2.5-mile (4-kilometer) fine-sand beach and its romantic Belle Époque ambiance, the enchanting town of Cabourg is an irresistible seaside destination. Enjoy plenty of outdoor activities, cultural opportunities, the Grand Hotel and a lavish casino. 

Check out Cabourg’s historic Grand Hotel, made famous in Marcel Proust’s novel Remembrance of Things Past (À la recherche du temps perdu). Order a meal in the grand dining room where Proust would have eaten breakfast and look out over scenic views of the English Channel. Next door is Cabourg’s Le Grand Casino, a local landmark known for its early 20th-century architecture and furnishings. Drink champagne in the lounge bar overlooking the sea, attend musical evenings and try your luck at blackjack.

Head down to Cabourg Beach, where you can rent umbrellas, sun lounges and deckchairs so you can relax in comfort. If you are feeling active, try windsurfing, speed sailing or canoeing. Away from the beach, Cabourg offers plenty of opportunities for outdoor recreation. Take the kids for a game of miniature golf, try go-karting at Circuit de Cabourg or go for buggy rides. You can also rent bikes and cycle along the beachfront promenade or stop by the Hippodrome de Cabourg (the Cabourg Racecourse) and watch some of France’s top horses compete in the famous night races. 

Don’t miss out on Cabourg’s cultural side. Visit the Pavillon Charles Bertrand, an exhibition center where you can admire work by local artists. The town is home to a thriving community of artists and there are many other private galleries and studios too. Plan your visit for June to coincide with the annual Cabourg Film Festival, which has been running since 1983. The festival attracts some of French cinema’s biggest stars.

Cabourg is in Calvados in Lower Normandy. Fly into Caen Carpiquet Airport, which is just a 35-minute drive from Cabourg. Cabourg is also a 30-minute drive from the port at Ouistreham, where you can catch daily ferries to Portsmouth in England. The town is easily accessible by train, with regular connecting services from Paris on the weekends and during summer.

Mercure Cabourg Hôtel & Spa
Mercure Cabourg Hôtel & Spa
4 out of 5
Avenue Michel d'Ornano, Cabourg, Calvados
The price is ¥24,056 per night from Apr 21 to Apr 22
¥24,056
per night
Apr 21 - Apr 22
Stay at this 4-star golf hotel in Cabourg. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast. Popular attractions Hippodrome Cabourg and Cabourg Public Golf are located ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (438 reviews)
Convenient Normandy Hotel
"Very convenient location for touring around Normandy. Walking distance to Cabourg restaurants. Very small room though and old bathroom. Amenities in room are lacking (only body wash). More of a 3.5 star than 4 star. Good breakfast."

Reviewed on Aug 31, 2022

Mercure Cabourg Hôtel & Spa
Hôtel & Spa - Thalazur Cabourg
Hôtel & Spa - Thalazur Cabourg
4 out of 5
44 avenue Charles de Gaulle, Cabourg, Calvados
The price is ¥29,664 per night from Apr 19 to Apr 20
¥29,664
per night
Apr 19 - Apr 20
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Cabourg. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the restaurant and the property condition in ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (759 reviews)
Sunny travel
"Nice beach area and good place to walk. Spa pool nice was surprise to see young children in pool without swim Diapers.staff at hotel a little nose in the air for the type of spa it is…This is a middle of the road spa… Don’t think would stay again.."

Reviewed on Oct 15, 2023

Hôtel & Spa - Thalazur Cabourg
Le Grand Hôtel Cabourg - MGallery
Le Grand Hôtel Cabourg - MGallery
5 out of 5
Les Jardins du Casino, Cabourg, Calvados
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ¥41,170 per night from Apr 1 to Apr 2
¥41,170
per night
Apr 1 - Apr 2
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Cabourg. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and a beach locale. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (402 reviews)
"Everything was First class from the rooms to the staff to the facility and the restaurant. I wouldn't stay anywhere else if I was on the Normandy coast."

Reviewed on Sep 27, 2023

Le Grand Hôtel Cabourg - MGallery
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Odalys Résidence Les Dunettes
Odalys Résidence Les Dunettes
3 out of 5
29, Boulevard des Belges, Cabourg
Stay at this 3-star residence in Cabourg. Enjoy free parking, an outdoor pool, and a garden. Popular attractions Promenade Marcel Proust and Cabourg Casino are ...
7.6/10 Good! (38 reviews)
"The location was excellent, close to the town, beaches and also D-Day sites. Checking in to the apartment was OK and the accommodation was fine, however the bathroom design was poor, it was very difficult for anyone over 170cm to use the shower as it was in the eves. The toilet was downstairs but ..."

Reviewed on May 26, 2023

Odalys Résidence Les Dunettes
Apartment Cabourg, 1 bedroom, 4 persons
Apartment Cabourg, 1 bedroom, 4 persons
Cabourg
Stay at this apartment in Cabourg. Enjoy a beach locale, onsite parking, and a balcony. Popular attractions Promenade Marcel Proust and Cabourg Casino are located ...
8/10 Very Good! (1 review)
séjour à Cabourg
"Bon séjour malgré le vent et la pluie au début"

Reviewed on Mar 8, 2024

Apartment Cabourg, 1 bedroom, 4 persons
Beautiful T2 with large balcony - direct access to the beach (150m) -
Beautiful T2 with large balcony - direct access to the beach (150m) -
Cabourg
Stay at this golf apartment in Cabourg. Enjoy a beach locale, onsite parking, and barbecue grills. Popular attractions Promenade Marcel Proust and Cabourg Casino ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (27 reviews)
Location au top
"Location conforme à l’annonce, très bien située et très calme. Pas besoin de voiture tout à proximité. Je recommande sans problème."

Reviewed on Sep 3, 2023

Beautiful T2 with large balcony - direct access to the beach (150m) -
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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5/5 - Excellent

Gogo
Jan 4, 2020

Great little town without the scene of deauville

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler
Dec 25, 2019

Loved this special little corner of Normandy!

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler
Jun 22, 2019

Beautiful coastline city