Cabourg's roots go far back into history: in 1066, William I set sail from here to conquer England. At the end of the 19th century, Cabourg, situated on the Norman coast, became a well-known seaside resort when Empress Eugenie made bathing in the sea fashionable.
Many summer villas and the first casino in the Grand Hotel in Cabourg were built at this time. Marcel Proust created a literary monument to the town in his novel "In the Shadow of a Young Girl's Blossom". He lived and wrote in the Grand Hotel, which is located directly by the sea. Cabourg has retained the charm of the "Belle Epoque" to this day and offers a wonderful setting for many sports and leisure activities as well as numerous congresses and conferences. The town with its fine sandy beach can be reached from Paris in two hours via the highway. Horse lovers from all over the world meet in Cabourg, as the town is the French center of harness racing. Trotting races are held at night on the new racecourse during the season from April to October. For golf enthusiasts, there is an 18-hole course by the sea and a 9-hole course for training sessions. Numerous courts are available at the "Garden Tennis Club".
