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Cabourg

Normandy, France · Europe

About Cabourg

Cabourg is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Merville-Franceville-Plage, 52km from Etretat Cliffs.

Cabourg is a town located in Normandy, France. With a population of 3,686, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Cabourg sits in France, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Paris time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Cabourg to your route.

About Cabourg

Cabourg (French pronunciation: [kabuʁ] ; Norman: Cabouorg) is a commune in the Calvados department, region of Normandy, France. Cabourg is on the coast of the English Channel, at the mouth of the river Dives. The back country is a plain, favourable to the culture of cereal. The town sits on the Côte Fleurie (Flowery

Read more Coast) and its population increases by over 40,000 during the summer.

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What are the best things to do in Cabourg?

Cabourg offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is Cabourg located?

Cabourg is located in Normandy, France, Europe. The coordinates are 49.2911 latitude, -0.1133 longitude.

What is the population of Cabourg?

Cabourg has a population of approximately 3,686 people, making it a town in France.

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Quick Information

Population
3,686
Continent
Europe
Country
France
Region
Normandy
Timezone
Europe/Paris
Coordinates
49.2911, -0.1133

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in France

Police
17
Ambulance
15
Fire
18
All emergencies
112
Driving side
right

Carrying a warning triangle and hi-vis vest in your vehicle is mandatory. Motorway emergency phones connect to official breakdown services only.

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Worth the detour from Cabourg

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

beach

Deauville Beach

Glamorous Belle Époque seaside resort with parasol-dotted sands and the famous wooden boardwalk.

15 km · about 30 min drive

landmark

Honfleur Old Harbor

A picturesque Normandy port with tall, narrow slate-fronted houses lining the Vieux Bassin, beloved by Impressionist painters.

29 km · about 35 min drive

bridge

Pont de Normandie

A soaring cable-stayed bridge leaping 2 km across the Seine estuary between Le Havre and Honfleur; on opening in 1995 its 856 m main span was the longest of its kind in the world.

32 km · about 35 min drive

coastal drive

D-Day Beaches Coastal Road (D514)

The coast road threading the five 1944 landing beaches from Utah to Sword, past Arromanches' Mulberry harbour remains, gun batteries and memorials: Normandy's essential remembrance drive.

37 km · about 45 min drive

museum

Bayeux Tapestry Museum

Home to the extraordinary 70-meter-long medieval embroidery depicting the Norman Conquest of England in 1066.

43 km · about 50 min drive

cathedral

Bayeux Cathedral

A soaring Norman-Gothic cathedral in the first town liberated in 1944, home town of the famous tapestry.

43 km · about 50 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Suisse Normande

A miniature Alps of green gorges and rocky bluffs along the River Orne, beloved by drivers and climbers.

49 km · about 55 min drive

natural wonder

Etretat Cliffs

Spectacular white chalk cliffs with dramatic natural arches plunging into the turquoise waters of the English Channel.

52 km · about 60 min drive

Driving roads near Cabourg

  • 32 kmPont de NormandieA soaring cable-stayed bridge leaping 2 km across the Seine estuary between Le Havre and Honfleur; on opening in 1995 its 856 m main span was the longest of its kind in the world.
  • 37 kmD-Day Beaches Coastal Road (D514)The coast road threading the five 1944 landing beaches from Utah to Sword, past Arromanches' Mulberry harbour remains, gun batteries and memorials: Normandy's essential remembrance drive.
  • 49 kmSuisse NormandeA miniature Alps of green gorges and rocky bluffs along the River Orne, beloved by drivers and climbers.
  • 65 kmPointe du HocCratered clifftop where US Rangers scaled sheer rock under fire on D-Day, bunkers still scarring the landscape.

Driving in France

Drives on
the right
Petrol
~€1.85/litre
Motorway tolls
~€10.00/100km

When to drive here

April to October

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Cabourg.

Dives-sur-Mer

🇫🇷 France

1 km awayPop. 5,906

Houlgate

🇫🇷 France

2 km awayPop. 1,927

Merville-Franceville-Plage

🇫🇷 France

6 km awayPop. 1,592

Dozulé

🇫🇷 France

8 km awayPop. 1,689

Bavent

🇫🇷 France

9 km awayPop. 1,795

Villers-sur-Mer

🇫🇷 France

9 km awayPop. 2,622

Amfreville

🇫🇷 France

10 km awayPop. 1,198

Ouistreham

🇫🇷 France

11 km awayPop. 9,067

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