CHRISTMAS AT DEAUVILLE-LA TOUQUES RACECOURSE

From 20th December 2025 to 2nd January 2026
Deauville-La Touques racecourse

Celebrate Christmas at Deauville-La Touques racecourse: 7 days of festive cheer!

What’s in store (may vary according to the date): meet Father Christmas, free entertainment for children, winter snacks and treats, giant Christmas tree, twinkling fairy lights…and thrilling horse races!

Step into Christmas and revel in the magic of the festive season at the racecourse!

– Free admission, no reservation necessary, on Saturday 20th and Sunday 21st December.

– Free admission with an invitation (available to download) on Monday 22nd and Tuesday 23rd December.

– Admission from €3 (free for children under 12) on Monday 29th and Tuesday 30th December, and Friday 2nd January.

See what’s on!

OUR TICKETING OFFERS

From 22/12/2025 to January

GENERAL ENTRY

Free for children under 12 years old!

From €3

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OUR FREE ENTERTAINMENT

Santa is coming to Deauville-La Touques racecourse on Monday 22nd and Tuesday 23rd December 2025!

Bring your children along to meet him and take home a souvenir photo!

Your children can post their Christmas list using our magical letter box set up on the racecourse on Saturday 20th, Sunday 21st and Tuesday 23rd December 2025. Father Christmas will reply to all the letters and a draw will be made, with some fantastic gifts up for grabs. The winners of the draw will be contacted by phone.

This year, a super cool activity is being rolled out at Deauville racecourse: curling!

Give this winter discipline a try on a real curling rink, set up on the ground floor of the grandstand (to the right of the Bar des Casaques).

Bring your family and friends along to try this game that combines teamwork, strategy and team spirit.

It is a fun and original way of getting into the Christmas spirit, in a cosy and festive atmosphere!

Activity available on Monday 22nd, Tuesday 23rd, Monday 29th and Tuesday 30th December 2025, as well as Friday 2nd January 2026.

Photo wall: Strike a pose with your family in front of our festive Christmas backdrop at Deauville-La Touques racecourse!

Available on all Christmas event dates: Saturday 20th, Sunday 21st, Monday 22nd, Tuesday 23rd, Monday 29th and Tuesday 30th December 2025, and Friday 2nd January 2026.

A face painter will add a touch of Christmas sparkle to your children’s faces on Monday 22nd, Tuesday 23rd, Monday 29th and Tuesday 30th December 2025, as well as Friday 2nd January 2026.

100% free entertainment!

Spectacular racing: Gallop into Christmas on Monday 22nd, Tuesday 23rd, Monday 29th and Tuesday 30th December 2025, as well as Friday 2nd January 2026!

The winter race meetings at Deauville, especially those held in the evening (Monday 29th December and Friday 2nd January), are a real treat for the eyes, with floodlights illuminating the sandfibre racecourse and twinkling Christmas lights adding a touch of magic to all the buildings.

Get into the festive spirit at Deauville-La Touques racecourse!

This year, take the time to stroll around our beautifully-decorated Christmas market, which is coming to the racecourse for four days of festive cheer.

Admission is completely free of charge!

– Free admission on Saturday 20th and Sunday 21st December.

– Free admission with an invitation (available to download) on Monday 22nd and Tuesday 23rd December 2025.

Sheltered under the glass roof of Le Dôme, meet craftspeople and local producers, look round their stalls, learn about their skills, and snap up some original Christmas gifts!

Enjoy a warm and friendly day out with your family and friends, and get ready for Christmas in the unique atmosphere at Deauville racecourse.

REFRESHMENTS

Pancakes, tartiflette, pretzels, comfort food and hot drinks!

Come and enjoy some delicious Christmas treats! A wide selection of festive food and drinks will be served on Monday 22nd, Tuesday 23rd, Monday 29th and Tuesday 30th December 2025 and Friday 2nd January 2026 in the chalets and food trucks set up on the racecourse.

Pop into the Bar du Hall for some festive refreshments!

It is open on all of the Christmas event dates from Saturday 20th December to Friday 2nd January 2026, selling the usual drinks and snacks. The racecourse’s panoramic restaurant, La Toque by Barrière.

Open on all of the dates of the winter meeting, from Saturday 20th December to Friday 2nd January 2026.

Reservations on +33 (0)2 31 14 20 53 (on the day itself) or on +33 (0)2 31 14 31 14 (advance bookings).

Access and transport

Address

DEAUVILLE – LA TOUQUES RACOURSE
45 AVENUE HOCQUART DE TURTOT
14800 DEAUVILLE

Racecourse opening times :
– Afternoon races: 12.00/19.00 (13th, 19th, 23rd, 27th December and 03rd January)
– Semi-night races: 3.30pm-9pm (14th December), 3pm-9pm (18th December) and 3.30pm-9.30pm (28th December and 04th January)

SECURITY INFORMATION

For safety reasons, pets are not permitted on the racecourse, even on a lead.

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BY TRAIN

Train station: Deauville (trains leave from Paris Saint-Lazare)
Tel.: 3635 (from a French phone)

TAXI

Deauville-Trouville Taxi Service
Tel.: +33 (0)2 31 87 11 11

BY CAR

Using the Waze app
Enter the address “Hippodrome de Deauville-La Touques”.

A13 Paris-Caen motorway:

Take the turning towards Deauville
Follow the road into the town centre (centre-ville)
After the train station, turn left down Avenue de la République
Before the church, turn left towards Saint Arnoult
The racecourse is 400m further down, on the left.

PARKING

Parking available on site, subject to availability.
We recommend booking a parking space in advance on our ticketing website.

IMPORTANT: If you buy a parking ticket, please print it out so you can show it at the allocated entrance.

Parking costs €3, tickets available in advance on our website.

En Taxi

Central taxi Deauville-Trouville : + 33 2 31 87 11 11.

CHRISTMAS AT DEAUVILLE-LA TOUQUES RACECOURSE

Celebrate Christmas at Deauville-La Touques racecourse with 7 festive race days, magical decorations and family-friendly entertainment. Meet Santa and nibble on some delicious roasted chestnuts and winter treats. Save the dates of the winter meeting and immerse yourself in a magical Christmas experience. Join us to celebrate Christmas with racing action, festivities and surprises for all the family.