Every morning at 10 am, before the racing begins,
Clairefontaine offers free activities such as :

  
 

 
 

A guided tour of the backstage of the racecourse
discover the “behind the scenes” of racing as you have never seen it.

Sulky Christening in July, Carriage Christening in August
an occasion to approach the horse world in a unique and enjoyable way.

Normandy cider as an “aperitif”
enjoy the Normandy “terroir” with the help of our partners : Cidre Pays d’Auge and cheese makers Graindorge.

  
     
     
   
 


They begin with a short film about racing, followed by a tour of the backstage. For over an hour, every key place of the racecourse is presented to the public : the jockeys’ changing room, the commissioners’ room, the tower room, the tracks…

Also explained are the betting systems, the veterinarian control acts, the different types of races. An unusual and privileged tour of the land of Clairefontaine indeed!

 

  
     
   
 


Who has never dreamt of driving a trotter? This dream, the Deauville-Clairefontaine racecourse offers to make it real for its visitors, every morning of July, before the races start. And it’s totally free. All you need to do is book a reservation by calling this number at the racecourse office : 02 31 14 69 00.

The ride on the trotting track lasts over ten minutes.

 

  
     
   
 


In August only, the Clairefontaine racecourse, in partnership with “Le Carrossier Normand” offers to initiate the public to the joys of carriage riding. This should be an unforgettable experience. Book a seat now by calling the Clairefontaine office at this number : 02 31 14 69 00. Only at Clairefontaine!

 

  
     
   
 
After all the excitement, nothing is better than getting one’s appetite started. The Clairefontaine racecourse offers to end the morning with the help of a normandy aperitif under the apple trees. On the menu : cider and orange juice gratuitously offered by the racecourse, different kinds of cheese offered by the Cheese factories of Graindorge based in Pont l’Evêque.