What to See & Do
Deauville Overall Appeal ★★★★☆
| Name | Appeal | Type | Visit | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Town Center | ★★★★☆ | Walking Around | Self | Free |
| 02 | Retro Sidecar | ★★★★☆ | Sidecar Excursion | Tour | Paid |
| 03 | Beachfront | ★★★☆☆ | Walking Around | Self | Free |
| 04 | Beach | ★★★☆☆ | Beach Activities | Self | Free |
| 05 | Marina & Dykes | ★★☆☆☆ | Walking Around | Self | Free |
| 06 | St. Augustin Church | ★★☆☆☆ | Church | Self | Free |
| 07 | Strassburger Villa | ★★☆☆☆ | House Museum | Either | Either |
| 08 | Honfleur Market | ★★☆☆☆ | Food Market | Self | Free |
| 09 | Belvedere | ★★☆☆☆ | Panorama | Self | Free |
| 10 | Walkway | ★☆☆☆☆ | Panorama | Self | Free |
| 11 | Les Franciscaines | ★☆☆☆☆ | Museum - Exhibitions | Self | Paid |
| 12 | Notre-Dame de Pitié Chapel | ★☆☆☆☆ | Chapel | Self | Free |
01. Town Center
Appeal ★★★★☆
Type Walking Around
Visit Self
Cost Free
The heart of Deauville boasts amazing architecture with a local, upscale, 19th-century style, featuring numerous large and typical villas.
Famous Places
– Casino
– City Hall
– Place de Morny Square
– Racecourse
Streets
– Eugène Colas & Désiré Le Hoc
– Eugène Cornuche
02. Retro Sidecar
Appeal ★★★★☆
Type Sidecar Excursion
Visit Tour
Cost Paid
Experience Deauville from a unique perspective with a retro sidecar excursion. This thrilling ride offers a nostalgic tour through the town and surrounding areas.
Tour
03. Beachfront
Appeal ★★★☆☆
Type Walking Around
Visit Self
Cost Free
Walk along Deauville’s iconic beachfront, featuring the famous “Les Planches” boardwalk. This historic promenade is lined with beach cabins named after renowned actors, celebrating Deauville’s connection to the film industry.
04. Beach
Appeal ★★★☆☆
Type Beach Activities
Visit Self
Cost Free
Deauville’s beach, outside of the D-Day landing beaches, is the most famous beach in Normandy, renowned for its large size and iconic colorful umbrellas.
05. Marina & Dykes
Appeal ★★☆☆☆
Type Walking Around
Visit Self
Cost Free
There are several boat areas in Deauville, with the basin being a place where you can stroll along its quays.
Continuing further up, you can also walk on the wooden seawall up to the green lighthouse.
At the very north of the port, starting from the beach, there is another larger seawall that extends into the sea.
06. St. Augustin Church
Appeal ★★☆☆☆
Type Church
Visit Self
Cost Free
St. Augustin Church from the 19th century is a blend of Gothic and Romanesque styles.
07. Strassburger Villa
Appeal ★★☆☆☆
Type House Museum
Visit Self or Guided
Cost Free or Paid
This grand villa, built by the Rothschild family away from the town center, dates back to the early 20th century. It features a style typical of the region from that era.
The interior can be viewed only on guided tours, which require prior reservation and are available only on specific dates. You will also need to check if the tour is available in English.
Otherwise, it is still possible to visit the exterior part.
08. Honfleur Market
Appeal ★★☆☆☆
Type Food Market
Visit Self
Cost Free
The Deauville market is located under its half-timbered market halls and in the open air.
It is open in the mornings, but the days vary depending on the season. Check this page to find the opening days (French).
09. Belvedere
Appeal ★★☆☆☆
Type Panorama
Visit Self
Cost Paid
At the port basin, there are two belvederes, with the one on the right being open. You can climb its 155 steps or take the elevator for a view of the port, the town, and the sea.
10. Walkway
Appeal ★☆☆☆☆
Type Panorama + Walking Around
Visit Self
Cost Free
All the way to the east of Deauville, along the river, there is a small wooden walkway that offers a view of the town of Trouville across the water.
11. Les Franciscaines
Appeal ★☆☆☆☆
Type Exhibition Museum
Visit Self
Cost Paid
Les Franciscaines, a 19th century convent is now a museum and exhibition space in Deauville. This cultural hub hosts a variety of exhibitions, showcasing art, history, and more.
12. Notre-Dame de Pitié Chapel
Appeal ★☆☆☆☆
Type Chapel
Visit Self
Cost Free
A very small chapel in a small garden. Opening times are random.
Trouville
Just across the river is the seaside resort of Trouville, smaller and less upscale than Deauville.
You can reach it via:
– 📍 The bridge located further south on the river
– 📍 The small, paid boat that makes the crossing in a few minutes.
