Celebrate Christmas at Deauville-La Touques racecourse
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!
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Santa is coming to Deauville-La Touques racecourse!
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. 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.
In 2025, 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!
Photo wall: Strike a pose with your family in front of our festive Christmas backdrop at Deauville-La Touques racecourse!
The winter race meetings at Deauville, especially those held in the evening, 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!
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.
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.
Pop into the Bar du Hall for some festive refreshments!
It is open on all of the Christmas event dates, 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.
Reservations on +33 (0)2 31 14 20 53 (on the day itself) or on +33 (0)2 31 14 31 14 (advance bookings).
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)
Train station: Deauville (trains leave from Paris Saint-Lazare)
Tel.: 3635 (from a French phone)
Deauville-Trouville Taxi Service
Tel.: +33 (0)2 31 87 11 11
Using the Waze app
Enter the address “Hippodrome de Deauville-La Touques”.
A13 Paris-Caen motorway:
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.
Central taxi Deauville-Trouville : + 33 2 31 87 11 11.
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.