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.
Les Étonnants Patrimoines : Chasse aux Indices Dans Cabourg
- From 15 march to 27 april 2024
- 44 Av. Charles de Gaulle, Thalazur Cabourg
- Discover Cabourg through a treasure hunt completed with an investigation taking you into the center and its wonders. Tests are waiting for you on your way to spice up the animation. - Your mission : to succeed in these tests, to collect precious clues on the case to be solved. Once you have passed all the tests and the clues have been analysed, you will then have to develop a theory on the case in progress. - The game is played in teams and lasts about 2 hours. The price depends on the number of participants.
Le jeu des Anomalies
- From 13 to 19 april 2024
- Centre-ville
- It's time to put your investigative skills to the test and find the unusual object hidden in the shop windows of participating stores. A prize draw will be held for the entries with all the right answers. - Ballots can be collected from the Tourist Office or participating retailers, and deposited in the ballot box in front of "La Cave du Carpedien" before 12 noon on April 19. - Details to follow.
Atelier Enfant, Pastel Animalier
- From 16 to 17 april 2024
- 46 avenue de la Mer, Galerie Mez
- For almost 20 years, the painter Mez has been initiating budding young artists over two consecutive mornings ! In just a few hours, children will learn the fundamentals of drawing and leave with their own creation ! - Materials supplied, two 2-hour mornings. - Ages 7 and up.
Visite Guidée : Balade Autour des Épis de Faîtage de Cabourg
- On 17 april 2024
- 15 av. du Pdt Raymond Poincaré, Villa du Temps retrouvé
- A guided tour of the temporary exhibition to understand the extraordinary artistic destiny of what historians call "the first movie star", Max Linder, the comic genius of the Belle Époque.
Atelier d'Œnologie
- On 19 april 2024
- La Cave des Tontons, 19 Avenue Charles de Gaulle
- Your senses will be put to the test as you taste Gers vintages accompanied by charcuterie and cheese boards. - Registration required.
Carnaval
- On 19 april 2024
- Avenue de la Mer
- Once again this year, you can attend the school carnival and admire the best costumes !
[Saison Culturelle] "La Sorcière Éphémère"
- On 20 april 2024
- 43 avenue de l'hippodrome, La sall'in
- Two witches, Ephemera and her stepmother Germione, live sparsely in the depths of the forest. Their trade in spells is no longer as flourishing as it once was. One fine day, they receive a visit from an industrialist on the verge of bankruptcy. He has come to order a spell for an unfair competitor. Alas, nothing goes according to plan. What mystery seems to be thwarting our heroines ? Will they be able to put things right ? - In addition to text and song, a number of techniques are employed : pyrotechnics, black light, image projection - Image projection, mirror effects, transparency and more. It's from the magician's hat that the finest tricks emerge : flying book, - Grimoire on fire, cauldrons ablaze and real magic wands. An enchanting show combining poetry, - Magic, special effects, humor and enchanting melodies. - Reservations at the tourist office or via online ticketing.
Atelier d'art Floral
- On 22 april 2024
- Avenue de la Divette, Espace Cabourg 1901
- Your child will follow Flore-Marie's invaluable advice to create his or her own flower arrangement ! - Ages 7 to 12. Registration by e-mail or on site from 02/04/2024.
Atelier Peinture : Impressionnante Vague
- On 25 april 2024
- 15 avenue du Président Raymond Poincaré, Villa du Temps retrouvé
- Your child will revisit the landscapes exhibited at the Villa by daring to interpret them in a colorful way ! - (Registration required) - From 7 to 12 years old.
Atelier Fabrication de Bougie
- On 29 april 2024
- Avenue de la Divette, Espace Cabourg 1901
- With this workshop, your child will learn how to make his or her own candle ! Color, scent, shape, there's something for everyone. - Ages 7 to 12. Registration by e-mail or on site from 02/04/2024.
