In the mid-19th century, Cabourg in Calvados was a simple fishing and farming village. The visionary project of a Parisian businessman, Henri Durand-Morimbau, transformed it into a sought-after seaside resort. The architect from Caen he called upon, Paul Leroux, designed a plan for the town reminiscent of a Greco-Roman theatre. The resort, which opened in 1855, enjoyed rapid expansion thanks to the fashion for sea bathing and was given a boost by the establishment of the Société des Bains de Mer, created to welcome people taking the waters and holiday-makers.
Wealthy people and celebrities bought superb villas there, which can still be admired today. The delightfully quaint Cabourg Casino has kept all the charm of the 1900s. Facing the sea, the legendary Grand Hôtel was made famous by Marcel Proust, who was a regular and had a room reserved for him there between 1907 and 1914. It exudes a charming, old-world atmosphere.
Overlooking one of Normandy's most beautiful beaches, which stretches for four kilometres, the Marcel Proust promenade reveals the town's Belle Époque architecture to visitors. You can admire the beautiful houses and many flowerbeds. For Cabourg has also earned two flower-related certifications and is full of parks and gardens. The town shows off its floral know-how in spring each year, during the Garden en Fleurs weekend.
The racecourse is another heritage gem of this town in Pays d'Auge. Its ultra-modern facilities and night-time trotting races during the summer attract equestrian enthusiasts all year round.
Renowned cultural events are held every year in Cabourg, including the Cabourg mon Amour music festival and the Cabourg Film festival.
Open air museum, Cabourg retains the charm of the Belle Epoque with its unique plan Greco-Roman theater, its prestigious architecture, gardens and one of the longest pedestrian promenades in Europe, overlooking the sea for nearly four km.
Located two hours from Paris, offers the unique Cabourg to enjoy the benefits of the sea, while being seduced by the sweetness of life.
By 1825 many spa guests flock to the coast of Normandy to take sea baths to treat all sorts of ailments. At that time, Cabourg is a small village inhabited by farmers and fishermen. In 1854 the hamlet is transformed into a seaside resort with a visionary businessman in Paris, Henri Durand-Morimbau. It is for an architect Caen, Paul Leroux, a plot to carry the city in the form of Greco-Roman theater. The station was inaugurated August 15, 1855. To accommodate spa visitors and vacationers, the Société des Bains de Mer, founded by Henri Durand-Morimbau, built the Hotel de la Plage in 1862 located between the Casino and bathing establishments sea cities grow and are inhabited by great figures such as Edouard Thierry, director of the French Comedy or Louis Huart, director of the Charivari. Intrigued by an article in Le Figaro touting the merits of the Grand Hotel, Marcel Proust decided to stay there in 1907. He falls in love with the station and chose to reside there regularly until 1914. Marcel Proust was inspired by Cabourg, which belongs to the fiction novel In Search of Lost Time as the Balbec. At any time, many personalities have visited Cabourg. In 50 years, on stage at the Casino occurred Edith Piaf, Dalida, Gilbert Becaud, or Yves Montand. Today Cabourg continues to welcome celebrities like Sandrine Bonnaire, Sophie Marceau, Christophe Lambert at the Film Festival.
- Katy's Kid Cooking (pastry workshops).
- Ateliers de Katy (manual creation workshops).
- Conferences of the Proustian Literary Circle.
- Flea market, market.
- Classical concerts, pop-rock...
- Cabourg Romantic capital on Valentine's Day.
- The adult rink, the children's rink and the winter village.
- Le Garden en Fleurs (advice and workshops offered by horticulturalists and landscapers).
- The Récré'Actif Games Festival (play areas from infancy to adolescence).
- May: Cabourg Retro Show.
- June:
- Cabourg Classic - international show jumping competition.
- The Cabourg Film Festival (short films and feature films in the presence of the actors).
- Cabourg my love.
- The 'Cabourg Club (around thirty sporting, fun and cultural activities for the whole family: tennis, golf, massages, sound and light, guided tours on foot and by bike, Zumba lessons, shore fishing, tourist rally, street concerts, trotting races, night markets...).
- The essentials: the fireworks, the Book Fair, the Toiles de Mer (parents and children paint the seaside on the Promenade Marcel Proust), the Dinner on the seawall (4,000 people gather to share a friendly meal on the dike overlooking 4 km of beach; the meal is punctuated by musical entertainment and shows), sandcastle competitions, tea in period costume.
- September: craft market and clearance sale, Heritage Days.
- October: Discovery Week (more than thirty activities at special prices for children: karting, sand yachting, lacework, dance, theater...).
- December:
- Christmas entertainment.
- Katy's workshops.
- Santa Claus ride.
Atelier d'Œnologie
- On 24 may 2024
- Cave des Tontons, 19 Avenue Charles de Gaulle
- Your senses will be put to the test as you taste Fabre family wines accompanied by charcuterie and cheese boards. - Registration required.
[ANNULÉ] Cabourg Rétro Show
- On 26 may 2024
- Centre-ville
- Passionate about vintage vehicles ? This event is for you ! Let yourself be seduced by these classic cars. Discover magnificent jewels of the mechanics through thematic spaces, stands of professionals and the presence of numerous clubs, what to delight young and old ! - Saturday around 9:30 am - 10 am : attend the departure of the tourist rally of Cabourg Retro Show and admire the parade of exceptional vehicles ! - Sunday from 9 am to 6 pm : presence of stands, clubs, vehicles in the city center and on the seaside.
Passage de la Flamme Olympique
- On 30 may 2024
- Jardins de l'Hôtel de Ville
- Now's the time to join in the excitement of sport and share a historic moment as the Olympic flame passes through our seaside resort ! - Detailed program to follow.
Quizz sur les JO
- On 30 may 2024
- Résidence Services Séniors Domitys, 4 Avenue André Thiers
- Test your memory and knowledge of the history of the Olympic Games as the Olympic flame passes through. - Catering on site.
Village des Jeux
- On 1 june 2024
- Jardins de l'Hôtel de Ville
- In 100 days, we'll have the chance to share a historic moment as the Olympic flame passes through our seaside resort ! - In anticipation of this event, the official flags of Terre de Jeux will be passing through Cabourg. Starting at 2.15pm, a procession accompanied by a brass band will take place from the town hall, and from 4pm to 6pm there will be entertainment on the esplanade des Villes Jumelées.
Yog'Art
- On 1 june 2024
- Espace 1901, Avenue de la Divette
- On the mat, discover your emotions and sensations through yoga postures with Aline Charrière. Then, express your feelings through materials in a creative workshop (painting, pastels) led by painter and qualified instructor Emma Pauline.
Courses de Trot
- On 1 june 2024
- Avenue Michel d'Ornano, Hippodrome
- Experience the atmosphere of trotting races at the Cabourg racecourse. Don't be mistaken, bet on the right horse !
Concert Pour la Paix
- On 1 june 2024
- Gymnase, 19 Avenue de la Divette
- To mark the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings and the Liberation, the Cabourg Twinning Committee, in partnership with Bad Homburg, one of its twin towns, is organizing a major concert for peace. - At a time when war is still with us, particularly on the borders of Europe, this concert is intended to be a moment of sharing, appeasement and messages of peace. - 80 young musicians from Bad Homburg ? S humboldtschule high school will perform in the presence of personalities from their twin town. Opening the concert will be the Big Band from the Cabourg Normandie Pays d ? Auge music school.
La Normandie Célèbre la Liberté
- On 4 june 2024
- 11 Avenue du Marché
- To mark the 80th anniversary of the Battle of Normandy, Champagne Ardenne and Novoli restaurants invite you to celebrate D-Day. Concerts, military vehicle displays and other entertainment await you !
38e Festival du Film de Cabourg - Journées Romantiques
- From 12 to 16 june 2024
- Centre-ville
- Over 30 years of love and passion at the Cabourg Film Festival ! More than ever, the heart is in the spotlight at Cabourg. Come and rediscover the spirit of romance and vibrate in unison with your favorite artists, to the rhythm of their film screenings and public events, open to all lovers of cinema and music. - Program and details to be announced.