Cabourg

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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.

Hôtel & Spa - Thalazur Cabourg
Hôtel & Spa - Thalazur Cabourg
4 out of 5
44 avenue Charles de Gaulle, Cabourg, Calvados
The price is CA $329 per night from May 16 to May 17
CA $329
CA $370 total
includes taxes & fees
May 16 - May 17
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! (772 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
The price is CA $433 per night from May 16 to May 17
CA $433
CA $486 total
includes taxes & fees
May 16 - May 17
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Cabourg. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (405 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
Mercure Cabourg Hôtel & Spa
Mercure Cabourg Hôtel & Spa
4 out of 5
Avenue Michel d'Ornano, Cabourg, Calvados
The price is CA $217 per night from May 23 to May 24
CA $217
CA $246 total
includes taxes & fees
May 23 - May 24
Stay at this 4-star golf hotel in Cabourg. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Cabourg Beach and Hippodrome Cabourg ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (439 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
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.
Pretty 46m2 apartment on the 2nd floors with elevator private car park
Pretty 46m2 apartment on the 2nd floors with elevator private car park
Cabourg
Stay at this apartment in Cabourg. Enjoy cable/satellite TV service, an in-room coffeemaker, and housekeeping. Popular attractions Cabourg Beach and Hippodrome ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (34 reviews)
Cabourg
"Prima appartement in een erg leuke stad. Attente beheerder. De badkamer was niet schoon bij aankomst. Haren rond de wasbak."

Reviewed on Oct. 18, 2021

Pretty 46m2 apartment on the 2nd floors with elevator private car park
Appartement 2 Pièces Magnifique vue mer !résidence Accès Direct Plage
Appartement 2 Pièces Magnifique vue mer !résidence Accès Direct Plage
Cabourg
Stay at this apartment in Cabourg. Enjoy free WiFi, balconies, and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions Cabourg Beach and Promenade Marcel Proust are ...
10/10 Exceptional! (21 reviews)
Super Appartement !! Super Séjour !!
"Si l'appartement est libre, réservez le sans vous poser de questions sinon vous le regretterai !"

Reviewed on May 5, 2024

Appartement 2 Pièces Magnifique vue mer !résidence Accès Direct Plage
Vrbo Property
Vrbo Property
Cabourg
Book a stay at this golf apartment in Cabourg. Enjoy a beach locale, patios, and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions Cabourg Beach and Promenade Marcel ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (10 reviews)
Très proche de la plage
"Appartement très proche de la plage et à 12 minutes à pied du centre ville Place de parking souterrain appréciable Accueil impeccable et chaleureux"

Reviewed on Jul. 28, 2023

Vrbo Property
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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