Cabourg Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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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-kilometre) 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 centre 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 £197 per night from 30 Jul to 31 Jul
£197
30 Jul - 31 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Cabourg. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (863 reviews)
Excellent
"Excellent stay as always, will be back!"

Reviewed on 2 Mar 2025

Hôtel & Spa - Thalazur Cabourg
Le Grand Hotel de Cabourg - MGallery Collection
Le Grand Hotel de Cabourg - MGallery Collection
5 out of 5
Les Jardins du Casino, Cabourg, Calvados
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is £314 per night from 14 Jul to 15 Jul
£314
14 Jul - 15 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Cabourg. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (454 reviews)
"Wonderful customer service, big room, added toys for the beach for kids."

Reviewed on 22 Jun 2025

Le Grand Hotel de Cabourg - MGallery Collection
Mercure Cabourg Hôtel & Spa
Mercure Cabourg Hôtel & Spa
4 out of 5
Avenue Michel d'Ornano, Cabourg, Calvados
The price is £176 per night from 1 Aug to 2 Aug
£176
1 Aug - 2 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star golf hotel in Cabourg. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Cabourg Beach and Hippodrome Cabourg ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (463 reviews)
"Perfect family friendly stay - thank you"

Reviewed on 28 Aug 2024

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.
Close to amenities with good exposure
Close to amenities with good exposure
Cabourg, Calvados
Stay at this apartment in Cabourg. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and an in-room coffee maker. Popular attractions Cabourg Beach and Hippodrome Cabourg ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (12 reviews)
Séjour Cabourg
"Logement très bien placé à 10 minutes à pied du centre de Cabourg. Résidence très calme et logement comme convenu. Ravi du séjour."

Reviewed on 14 Nov 2024

Close to amenities with good exposure
Cabourg Mon Amour
Cabourg Mon Amour
Cabourg, Calvados
Stay at this golf apartment in Cabourg. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a water park and a garden. Popular attractions Cabourg Beach and Cabourg-Le Home Golf are located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (35 reviews)
Endroit tres agrable et appartement fonctionnel et bien concu
"Nous avons passe un ageable sejour ds un appartement tres fonctionnel...proprete parfaite..Nous remercions Jacqueline pour son accueil et sa disponobilite..d'une gentillesse et surtout a l'ecoute.La bouteille de jus de pomme est un plus dans cet accueil et nous l'avons savoure.Merci..et a tres bientot ..."

Reviewed on 14 Jun 2025

Cabourg Mon Amour
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 Cabourg Beach and Promenade Marcel Proust are ...
"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 26 May 2023

Odalys Résidence Les Dunettes
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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