Point of interest
Deauville
329 locals recommend,
Why locals recommend it
At this seaside village two hours from Paris, I like to walk the Promenade des Planches, a boardwalk flanked by colorful houses and the ocean. Each fall, after the annual Festival du Cinéma Américain, cabanas along the Planches are named for celebrities who take part, like Morgan Freeman and Cate Blanchett. It is France’s Hollywood Walk of Fame! Famous Parisians like Coco Chanel and Yves Saint Laurent always summered in Deauville. They opened some of their earliest boutiques here.
Location
Deauville, Normandy
Tips from locals
An internationally renowned resort, Deauville oozes style. Glamorous events abound, from prestigious horse races and polo to the annual Deauville American Film Festival. Golf and thalassotherapy sea-water pamperings are easily to hand. Enjoy the elegant hotels, boutiques and restaurants, not forgetting Deauville’s greatest pull, its magnificent beach.
Elegant town, hosts racehorsing, film festivals & casino. Famous for attractive sandy beach, restaurants & boutiques. Inspiration to Ian Flemming's Casino Royale. Coco Chanel's first shop opened here.
Deauville is a famous beautiful seaside resort, great architecture, smart shops and chic restaurants. Golf is nearby and it has the American Film Festival in September and has many attractions.