ABOUT CAEN
Between the sea and the countryside, two hours from Paris and the political capital of Normandy, Caen asserts itself as one of the most attractive cities in France.
The density of its higher education center (35,000 students) and research, its economic dynamism (Normandy territory the most creator of private jobs), its thousand-year-old heritage and the quality of its cultural and sporting infrastructures make it a city with all the advantages of large cities, while retaining its dimension of a city on a human scale.
It is therefore in the heart of this attractive city center that Caen will host the Grand Départ of the Solitaire du Figaro Paprec 2023. The first stage will start from the Normandy coast on August 27th. The days before departure, the sailboats will be visible in the Saint Pierre basin, in the immediate vicinity of the village, which is free and open to all.
PROGRAMME SPORTIF
MONDAY AUGUST 21, 2023
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2 p.m.:Summoning of boats at the Ouistreham lock(Ouistreham lock)
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2:30 p.m.:SAS of the Ouistreham lock(Ouistreham lock)
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5 p.m.:Compulsory presence of boats in the port of Caen(Port of Caen)
TUESDAY AUGUST 22, 2023
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9am-6pm: Confirmation of registrations and control of boats(Saint-Pierre Basin)
WEDNESDAY AUGUST 23, 2023
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9am-6pm: Confirmation of registrations and control of boats(Saint-Pierre Basin)
THURSDAY AUGUST 24, 2023
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9am-6pm: Confirmation of registrations and control of boats(Saint-Pierre Basin)
FRIDAY AUGUST 25, 2023
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9am-6pm: Confirmation of registrations and control of boats(Saint-Pierre Basin)
SATURDAY AUGUST 26, 2023
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9am-6pm: Confirmation of registrations and control of boats(Saint-Pierre Basin)
SUNDAY AUGUST 27, 2023
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8am : Boats getting ready (Bassin Saint-Pierre)
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10h : SAS (Écluse)
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11h30 : Sealing of the boats
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13h02 : Start of the first leg
PROGRAM FESTIVE
WEDNESDAY AUGUST 23, 2023
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10am-7pm:Opening / Closing of the village
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10:30-11:30 a.m.:yoga paddling(Village)
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11 a.m.: Opening of the village(Quai Vendeuvre)
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11 a.m.:Visit of Figaro(Space La Solitaire)
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5-6 p.m.: Book signing(Space La Solitaire)
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5-6 p.m.:Log of La Solitaire(Scene)
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6-7 p.m.:Rockngo party (Scene)
Nautical Animations (Registration on the stand "Caen always more sport")
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10am-12pm:Kayak
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12h-13h: Optimist
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13h-17h: Optimist and Dragon Boat
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17h-19h:Kayaking
All day
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Children's entertainment - Accrovoile - Inflatable structure - Wooden games
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Skimboarding entertainment
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Exhibition at the Pavilion "Et Vogue l'architecture"
THURSDAY AUGUST 24, 2023
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10am-7pm:Opening / Closing of the village
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10:30-11:30 a.m.:yoga paddling(Village)
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11 a.m.: Visit of Figaro(Space La Solitaire)
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5-6 p.m.:Book signing(Space La Solitaire)
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5-6 p.m.:Log of La Solitaire (Scene)
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5-7 p.m.:Salsa night (Scene)
Nautical activities (Registration on the stand "Caen always more sport")
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10am-12pm:Paddle
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12h-13h: Optimist
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13h-17h: Optimist and Dragon Boat
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17h-19h:Paddle
All day
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Children's entertainment - Accrovoile - Inflatable structure - Wooden games
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Skimboarding entertainment
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Exhibition at the Pavilion "Et Vogue l'architecture"
FRIDAY AUGUST 25, 2023
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10am-7pm:Opening / Closing of the village
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10:30-11:30 a.m.:yoga paddling(Village)
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11 a.m.:Visit of Figaro(Space La Solitaire)
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3-3:45 p.m.:Equestrian show "Uuka, Horse feather" (Big Lawn)
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16a.m.-7 p.m.:Fresco of the climate quiz (Climate Fresco Tent)
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17h-17h35 :Show "Nanabozo, The Big 0"(Big Lawn)
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5-6 p.m.:Book signing(Space La Solitaire)
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5-6 p.m.:Log of La Solitaire(Scene)
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6-6:55 p.m.:Show "Fire House, Xav to Yilo" (Big Lawn)
Nautical Animations (Registration on the stand "Caen always more sport")
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10am-12pm:Kayak
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12h-13h: Optimist
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13h-17h: Optimist and Dragon Boat
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17h-19h:Kayak
All day
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Children's entertainment - Accrovoile - Inflatable structure - Wooden games
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Skimboarding entertainment
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Exhibition at the Pavilion "Et Vogue l'architecture"
SATURDAY AUGUST 26, 2023
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10am-8pm:Opening / Closing of the village
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2 p.m.-5 p.m.:Fresco of the climate quiz(Climate Fresco Tent)
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4-4:55 p.m.:Horse show "Cha cha belita"(Big Lawn)
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5-5:35 p.m.: Show "Nanabozo, The Big O"(Big Lawn)
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5-6 p.m.:Presentation of the Skippers(Scene)
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6-6:55 p.m.:Show "Fire House, Xav to Yilo"(Big Lawn)
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6-8 p.m.:School of Rock concert(Scene)
Nautical Animations (Registration on the stand "Caen always more sport")
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10am-12pm:Paddle
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12h-13h: Optimist
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13h-17h: Optimist and Dragon Boat
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17h-19h:Paddle
All day
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Children's entertainment - Accrovoile - Inflatable structure - Wooden games
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Skimboarding entertainment
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Exhibition at the Pavilion "Et Vogue l'architecture"
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Presence of Justine Dupont - Godmother of the Solitaire du Figaro Paprec
SUNDAY AUGUST 27, 2023
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8am-5pm: Opening / Closing of the village
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8:30 a.m.:Departure in parade towards Ouistreham (Canal Caen to the sea)
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9.30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m.: Fresco of the climate quiz(Climate Fresco Tent)
All day
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Children's entertainment - Accrovoile - Inflatable structure - Wooden games
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Skimboarding entertainment
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Exhibition at the Pavilion "Et Vogue l'architecture"
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Presence of Justine Dupont - Godmother of La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec
PRACTICAL INFORMATION
WHERE TO SEE THE START?
1. During the Grand Parade on August 27 from Caen(8:30 a.m.) to Ouistreham(9:50 a.m.)
2. A coastal route will be set up on Saturday August 26, the day before departure, in order to allow the public to see the boats at the start.(1:02 p.m.) from the earth.
3. Live on France 3 region(12:55 p.m.), or on the race's social networks.
Click on the plan to download it ↓
HOW TO GET TO THE VILLAGE?
🚲By bike : Parking available at the entrance to the village, Quai Vendeuvre. (see village map just above). The Twisto Vélo self-service bicycle fleet also accompanies you on your trips to Caen.
🚶🏻♂️Walk : Entrances to the village Quai François Mitterrand and Quai Vendeuvre
From the station: 500m (7min)
From the town hall: 1.5km (20min)
From the castle: 750m (11min)
🚉 By tram with the Twisto network:
T1, T2 and T3 - Stop Bernières more info
Downtown shuttle - Place Courtonne stop more info
🚌By bus n°2, 5, 8, 11 Express, 20, 23, 32 - Stop Bernières
more info
🚂By train : the Normandy Region and SNCF Nomad Train will transport you to La Solitaire Le Figaro Paprec!
> Small prix and discounts from Normandy and Paris to get there by train
> The train is the choice of a mobility that is more respectful of the environment, by rejecting 80% less CO2e, on average for an equivalent journey by car (Base Carbone ADEME) 👉🏼 All info here
