10 Reasons to Stay at the Grand Hôtel Cabourg-MGallery

First published: November 25, 2023 by France Today Editors

1. The best sea view of the Norman coast

The beachfront hotel offers unparalleled views over the Channel and Cabourg´s elegant, sandy beach from its sea view rooms and waterside restaurant. On the other side, rooms gaze upon the casino’s flower garden.

2. Luxury in the heart of Normandy

Timeless elegance and tasteful luxury make every guest feel special during a stay at the Grand Hôtel, an icon of Calvados’ hotel offer.

3. A restful stay

The hotel, with its 71 spacious rooms and suites, is a quiet place, ideal for couples and families wanting to recharge their batteries. For the ultimate relaxation session, check in to the hotel’s very own spa whose treatment rooms boast a sea view, naturellement.

4. Not ostentatious but majestic

With its famed façade, the Grand Hôtel de Cabourg stands as a testament to Cabourg’s elegant history as a coveted seaside resort during the Belle Epoque. Step into history and grandeur as you enter the lobby and continue the luxurious experience right onto the beach, under the shade of your private parasol.

5. Full service with several restaurants to choose from

Dine in style at Le Balbec, the hotel’s gourmet, sea-view restaurant serving gastronomic and innovative cuisine. Or enjoy a more relaxed affair at one of the two bars (serving hot food and snacks), La Belle Epoque and La Promenade, channeling your inner writer seeking inspiration in the choppy sea in front of you.

6. In the footsteps of Marcel Proust

Speaking of which, did you know this is the hotel Marcel Proust wrote parts of his masterpiece, In Search of Lost Times?

7. Beach fun

Enjoy multiple activities on site: walk on the beach, sulky-ride, horse riding, swimming, sand yachting… The beach offers a plethora of activities which are ideal for families but also team building outings.

8. Enjoy Cabourg’s Belle Epoque architecture

Discover the town’s sumptuous 19th-century villas, built to accommodate those lucky enough to come up to Cabourg for a wellness trip away from Paris and take bains de mer. Other grandiose buildings were erected too and you can learn more about the golden age of Normandy’s coastline on a guided tour of the town.

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9. A connected destination

Whether you come by ferry from the UK or on a trip from Paris, Cabourg and the Grand Hôtel are easy to reach: just a two-hour drive from Paris and 30 minutes away from Caen and Ouistreham.

10. Close to the D-Day beaches

A trip to Normandy would not be complete without a tour of the D-Day landing beaches and the excellent museums and memorials surrounding them. A short hour’s drive from Cabourg brings you to most of the major Remembrance sites.

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