Plage de Cabourg

Cabourg beach is a sand beach along the Normandy coast with fine golden sand and a wooden boardwalk running parallel to the shoreline. The shore is lined with elegant Belle Époque buildings and offers plenty of space for swimming and relaxation.

The beach became a fashionable seaside resort during the Belle Époque and attracted wealthy visitors seeking elegant coastal charm. This development as a resort shaped the architecture and appearance of the town for decades.

The beach reflects Cabourg's fashionable past and continues to attract visitors who value the relaxed seaside culture typical of Normandy's resort towns. The promenade showcases the elegance of the Belle Époque era and remains a place where people come to enjoy classic beach traditions.

The beach offers showers, restrooms, and lifeguard stations to provide visitors with basic amenities. Equipment rental is available for water sports including windsurfing and sand yachting.

The beach was a favorite spot of writer Marcel Proust, whose literary work immortalized the places of Normandy. The promenade bears his name and preserves this famous connection between the location and literature.

Location: Cabourg

Address: Prom. Marcel Proust, 14390 Cabourg, France

GPS coordinates: 49.28782,-0.15660

Latest update: December 9, 2025 18:45