“A prefect 10 hotel”

"La Grand Hotel" was built in the late 19th century, sited on the edge of the beach. The city of Cabourg is a very beautiful, clean city. It looks like "The Shrek's Kingdom". It has the fairy tale feel because every buildings are perfectly layout. When you open the hotel room window, you feel like in the paradise. The sound and smell of ocean mediate your soul and body. Walking along the "boardwalk" gives you a luxurious feeling. The hotel staff are friendly and helpful. The restaurant may not serve the best food in town but it has a million dollar view and century old decorations.

“Remembrance of Things Past”

This is the seafront hotel where Marcel Proust came and spent his summers. A grand 100 year old place - showing a little age, but very classy nevertheless. (Elevators are small and slow - avoid if claustrophobic). Lots of photos in the hallways showing many famous visitors. Nice bar. Good buffet breakfast - a tad expensive but lots of choice and a view of the ocean. Didn't have dinner in the restaurant. Our room was big and clean - facing the park rather than the ocean. The room had an extra twin bed in addition to the king, and Madelines (little cakes - see Proust) were there when we checked in. Bathroom was also large and well appointed. We had a bit of late night noise, and then the early morning crash of glass bottles into the recycling truck, so we didn't sleep that well despite a very comfy bed. Cabourg is a quiet resort town - if you're looking for excitement, go elsewhere. It was just what I wanted.

“Above our expectations!!”

What a wonderful little town by the sea. A very romantic getaway. The hotel was fantastic. Don't expect them to assist you with travels/tours to Normandy unless you speak fluent French. No one spoke English, so we had to wing it. The promenade along the beach was wonderful. Daily horses ran along the beach in training for racing. It was wonderful. The food in the town along the main street was all very good. We had a garden view rather than the beach view -- and it was very, very nice.