Undoubtedly, Deauville is famous for its picturesque beaches in Northern France. The Deauville beach is a 2 kilometre stretch of soft and golden sand with numerous colourful umbrellas available on rent. You can hire an umbrella and relax on the lounge chair. In Promenade des Planches boardwalk, you will find beach cabins named after American actors and film directors.
The famous Casino Barrière de Deauville was founded in 1912, and is the fourth largest in the country. Even if you are not the gambling type, visit the casino to see the hustle and excitement in there during the summers and spring.
Another exciting attraction of the city of Deauville is the horse racing that began in the mid-19th century. The town celebrates 60 racing days in a year. Forty of these races take place at the Deauville-La-Touques Racecourse, and 20 races are held at the Deauville-Clairefontaine. Horse racing is a popular tourist destination in Deauville because it is internationally known and attended by many people. If you are in Deauville at one of these days, don’t miss the race because it is a once in a lifetime experience.
Now that we are talking about horses, let’s see another attraction involving beautiful and fast horses. The first polo match of Deauville was played in the 1880s. Polo matches are usually held in august in the Deauville International Polo Club. It is one of the most exceptional polo grounds in the world.
The grand plan of Deauville gave the city another beautiful sight with three incredible building standing together. Hôtel Barrière Le Normandy Deauville, Hôtel Barrière Le Royal Deauville and Casino de Deauville are sandwiched together, creating a luxury compound. The hotels are grand, luxurious, old-fashioned, and a perfect spot for a drink if you don’t want to stay in there.
If you are a fan of the open-air market, the Deauville market is a perfect place for a stroll and buying farm-fresh fruits, vegetables, fish, cheese and beautiful flowers. You can enjoy the hustle on every Tuesday, Friday and Saturday morning.
Deauville offers some of the most amusing cultural events. The most famous event, American Film festival of Deauville occurs in September when some of the most renowned American actors and actresses walk down the red carpet and promote their upcoming movies. Other than this, you can attend the Planches Photographic exhibition and Festival de Pâques.
Trouville is a twin sibling of Deauville. However, it is more quiet and sloppy as compared to the other half. Trouville has two seaside resorts and numerous restaurant that are relatively cheaper. You will find some of the best cuisines in these low profile restaurants.