Deauville Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Deauville featuring a casino, signage and flowers
Deauville featuring a marina
Deauville which includes a city
Deauville featuring a marina and a city
Deauville which includes a house

Take long romantic walks along the coast while enjoying views of the sea and the eclectic range of boats at the marina.

Deauville is a picturesque town known for its international film festival, coastal walks and the Grand Casino. It is popular among movie stars and horse racing fans for its festivals and races. It is known as the Parisian Riviera because of its proximity to the capital and its pleasant atmosphere with a slower pace of life.

The region is fairly wet and has warm summers and cold winters. Occasional heat waves in summer attract wealthy Parisians and Londoners to these shores.

Hike along the green coastal hills. Enjoy stunning views of the sea as you follow trails into the Deauville countryside to the border with the neighboring towns of Trouville-sur-Mer and Bénerville-sur-Mer.

In summer, work on your tan at the beach and cool off in the cold waters of the English Channel. Walk along the charming marina and eat oysters and other seafood typical of the region. Take a romantic stroll among the boats at the port and capture photos of your favourites.

Equine culture is extremely popular in the high-society environs of the Deauville countryside. It is the country’s foremost region for breeding horses. Spend the afternoon watching a horse race at the Clairefontaine or Deauville la Touques tracks. Watch some of the world’s most prestigious horse racing tournaments take place here.

Attend the Deauville American Film Festival in early September. The annual competition welcomes some of the biggest budget movies from across the pond, as well as independent films. Winners include Being John Malkovich, Crash and Little Miss Sunshine. Spot American and European movie stars, who are drawn to Normandy for the festival.

The town is located in the small department of Calvados in the Basse-Normandie region in the northwest of France. It is the nearest seaside resort to Paris, at a distance of 125 miles (200 kilometres) northwest of the capital. The journey by car to Paris, which is also home to the nearest major airport, should take around 2 hours.

Mix with movie stars and horse breeders in Deauville, before meandering through the yachts of the marina.

Where to stay in Deauville

Deauville showing a house

Deauville City Centre

4.5/5(22 area reviews)

Unique features of Deauville City Centre include the casinos and beaches. Make a stop by Casino Barriere de Deauville or Saint-Augustin Church while you're exploring the area.

Deauville City Centre
Hôtel Barrière Le Normandy Deauville
Hôtel Barrière Le Normandy Deauville
5 out of 5
38 Rue Jean Mermoz, Deauville, Calvados
The price is £396 per night from 6 Jul to 7 Jul
£396
6 Jul - 7 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Deauville. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 2 beach bars. Our guests praise the room service in their reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (578 reviews)
Great place
"True luxury. Everything was Fantastic"

Reviewed on 18 Jun 2025

Hôtel Barrière Le Normandy Deauville
ibis Deauville Centre
ibis Deauville Centre
3 out of 5
9 Quai de la Marine, Deauville, Calvados
The price is £127 per night from 23 Jul to 24 Jul
£127
23 Jul - 24 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star golf hotel in Deauville. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a marina and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (897 reviews)
"Nice location with view over harbour. Close to town centre. Room was good size. No milk for coffee. Dirty paper and plastic cups not changed out daily. 10 euro charge for use of car charger!"

Reviewed on 7 Jun 2025

ibis Deauville Centre
You Are Deauville
You Are Deauville
4 out of 5
1 Rue Désiré le Hoc, Deauville, Calvados
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Deauville. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a fitness centre and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Deauville Beach and Port Morny ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (149 reviews)
"Nice location, great room, very spacious for 4"

Reviewed on 13 Apr 2025

You Are Deauville
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
 La Closerie – SPA & Résidence Hôtel
 La Closerie – SPA & Résidence Hôtel
4 out of 5
156 avenue de la République, Deauville, Calvados
Stay at this 4-star golf residence in Deauville. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a fitness centre and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Deauville Beach and ...
8/10 Very Good! (491 reviews)
"Good value for money, town centre location, near to beach"

Reviewed on 27 Aug 2024

 La Closerie – SPA & Résidence Hôtel
Pierre & Vacances Résidence Les Embruns
Pierre & Vacances Résidence Les Embruns
2 out of 5
Rue de Gheest 17, Deauville
Stay at this family-friendly residence in Deauville. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and a garden. Popular attractions Deauville Beach and Les Franciscaines ...
7.4/10 Good! (215 reviews)
"We spent 10 days at la Résidence Les embruns in September, and we loved it. It's an older property that would benefit from some renovations and updates (like a fresh coat of paint all over). That said, it's very close to the wonderful beach, and also services like a grocery store (Carrefour Market). ..."

Reviewed on 19 Sep 2023

Pierre & Vacances Résidence Les Embruns
Premium Residence Presqu'Ile de la Touques - Pierre & Vacances
Premium Residence Presqu'Ile de la Touques - Pierre & Vacances
5 out of 5
Rue Thiers, Deauville
Stay at this 5-star luxury residence in Deauville. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Deauville Beach and Port ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (198 reviews)
"First visit to this chain of hotel and was very pleased with accommodation"

Reviewed on 25 May 2025

Premium Residence Presqu'Ile de la Touques - Pierre & Vacances
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Deauville

4.1
Top destination
5 - Excellent
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5 - Excellent 41%
4 - Good
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4 - Good 41%
3 - Okay
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3 - Okay 12%
2 - Disappointing
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5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Perfect for spending a romantic or family Christmas

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Sports facilities are excellent: the Olympic pool is fantastic and located by the beach just a couple of blocks away from the hotel. Next door is a tennis club where you could have lessons. Deauville is also great for jogging cos it's flat!

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

It’s a great town with a super beach and a variety of restaurants and shops but it is expensive

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

A great location for a family driving holiday

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveller

Amazing looking place but very very expensive and not much going on

4/5 - Good

Windy

Will definitely be visiting again

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