Racecourse of Caen

Dive into the history of the Caen race track, experience its events and go behind the scenes. Your guide will explain how one of the oldest hippodromes in France works and take your through the horse races that fill its calendar with 28 events a year. Only in French.

Central Caen brings you Sport and Spectacle with a capital S: watch over thirty horse racing events on the impressive sand track between March and November. The Caen hippodrome is a fantastic training ground and hosts over 45 annual qualification events where 2-5 year old horses put their all into earning the seal that proves they can compete.

ViFeel the thrill of the chase on board a minibus racing behind the horses to the finishing post!