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Deauville & Clairefontaine 4-night TOUR – 2nd – 5th July 2026

July 2 - July 6

Deauville horse racing

Deauville, France

Thursday 2nd July – Monday 6th July 2026

Deauville in July is the centre of the French flat racing world, where racing, bloodstock and summer atmosphere combine in one of Europe’s most elegant seaside resorts. This tour is timed to coincide with a key week in the calendar, featuring racing at both Clairefontaine and Deauville, where many of Europe’s leading owners, trainers and jockeys gather each summer.

​As well as the racecourse action, the itinerary provides a deeper look into the breeding side of the sport, including an exclusive visit to Haras de Beaumont, home to leading stallions including Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe winner Ace Impact. The trip offers a rare opportunity to experience French racing and bloodstock at close quarters during the height of the season.

​Deauville itself is one of France’s most elegant seaside resorts, renowned for its long promenade, grand hotels and lively summer atmosphere. There is also time built in to enjoy the town away from racing, whether exploring the shops, visiting nearby Trouville and Honfleur or simply relaxing by the beach and harbour.

​Combining two race meetings with an exclusive stud visit, this tour offers a rare chance to experience French racing and breeding at close quarters during one of the most important weeks of the summer. Set against the backdrop of Deauville’s famous coastline, it is a trip that blends sport, access and atmosphere in a way few racing destinations can match.

Price from £1,145.00 per person + vat

Deauville Horse Racing Itinerary

Thursday 2nd July

  • Morning ferry crossing from Portsmouth to Caen.
  • Private transfer to your chosen hotel in Deauville.
  • Check in at the hotel before enjoying an evening at leisure to explore Deauville or relax after your journey.

Friday 3rd July 

  • Breakfast at the hotel.
  • Short transfers to the racecourse.
  • Today we will be heading to the beautiful Clairefontaine Racecourse for an afternoon of flat racing at one of France’s most scenic racecourses.
  • After racing, we will head back to the hotel for an evening at leisure.

Saturday 4th July

  • Breakfast at the hotel.
  • Short walk to Deauville Racecourse for a great day of flat racing including a listed race.
  • Head back to the hotel after racing, with the evening free

Sunday 5th July 

  • Breakfast at the hotel.
  • Day at leisure to explore Deauville at your own pace.
  • You could take a stroll along Les Planches promenade, browse the boutiques or relax on the beach.
  • For those wishing to explore further, Trouville and Honfleur are both a short drive away and are well worth a visit.
  • Evening at leisure to enjoy dinner in one of Deauville’s many excellent restaurants.

Monday 6th July 

  • Breakfast at the hotel.
  • Check out of hotel.
  • Exclusive visit to Haras de Beaumont stud which currently stands Europe’s highest rated juvenile, Ace Impact who won the 2024 Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe!
  • Gain insight into France’s breeding industry with a guided tour and opportunity to see mares, foals and all of the stallions up close.
  • Lunch time visit to a nearby cider farm including a relaxed cider tasting session with nibbles.
  • Private transfer to Caen for the afternoon ferry

Inclusions at Deauville Horse Racing 

  • Return ferry crossing from Portsmouth to Caen.
  •  Return private transfers between the ferry port and hotel.
  • Four-night stay in Deauville on a bed and breakfast basis.
  •  Breakfast served each morning at the hotel.
  • Welcome dinner in Deauville.
  •  Exclusive stud tour with private transfers included.
  • Cider tasting experience.
  • Official raceday tickets at Clairefontaine on Friday (Upgrades Available)
  • Official raceday tickets at Deauville on Saturday (Upgrades Available)
  • An experienced Venatour ‘Racing Around The World’ Tour Manager

Hotel

4* Novotel Deauville Beach

Your stay will be based at the 4-star Novotel Deauville Plage, ideally located just moments from the beach and the famous Les Planches promenade. You can enjoy excellent facilities including a panoramic restaurant and bar, fitness area and private parking. It provides the perfect base from which to explore Deauville, with the Arqana Sales complex and racecourse both within easy reach.

HARAS DE BEAUMONT STUD FARM

ABOUT THE TOUR:

A major highlight of the tour is an exclusive private visit to Haras de Beaumont, one of the most exciting new stud farms in European racing. In a remarkably short time the operation has established itself as a significant force in the French breeding industry and now stands an outstanding roster of top class stallions.

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The farm is home to unbeaten Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe winner and Cartier Horse of the Year Ace Impact, whose dominant victories in the Prix du Jockey Club and the Arc marked him as one of the best horses of his generation. You will also see fellow Group 1 winner Sealiway, winner of the Champion Stakes, along with other high quality stallions, mares and young stock, offering a rare chance to experience the breeding side of the sport at close quarters.

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Located on the historic grounds of the former Haras du Quesnay and just minutes from Deauville and the Arqana Sales complex, the stud combines a rich heritage with a modern, ambitious operation that has quickly become one of the most talked about in Normandy. This guided visit provides a behind the scenes insight into how an elite thoroughbred stud operates and the opportunity to see some of the horses shaping the future of European flat racing.

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