Deauville Racecourse

The racecourse of Deauville

The racecourse is one of the places that shaped the identity of Deauville, capital of the horse. The Deauville audio-guided tour stops here to evoke this high place of racing, closely linked to the prestige and the history of the resort.

The capital of the horse

The racecourse is one of the places that shaped the identity of Deauville. From the foundation of the resort, the horse races attracted the aristocracy and high society, making the town a true capital of the horse. Deauville and its surroundings thus host prestigious gallop races, but also great sales of thoroughbred horses, renowned throughout the world. This equestrian tradition, deeply rooted, marks the life of the resort, especially in summer. The racecourse embodies this unique link between Deauville, the horse and the society elegance that makes its renown.

What to see

Here you discover the high place of gallop races and prestigious sales of thoroughbred horses, which make Deauville a capital of the horse, in an elegant and society atmosphere. The racecourse shaped the identity of the resort. It is a stop for lovers of horses and racing.

Practical information

The racecourse lies in Deauville, reachable on foot and by public transport. The races and the sales follow their own calendar, which varies with the season, with a strong activity in summer. It is best to check the programme before coming to attend a race.

Why is Deauville a capital of the horse?

Because, from the foundation of the resort, the horse races attracted high society there; Deauville hosts prestigious gallop races and great sales of thoroughbred horses renowned throughout the world.

Where is the racecourse of Deauville?

In Deauville, in France.