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Country
France
Continent
Europe
Airport
DOL
Currency
Euro (EUR)
Time zone
UTC+1 (UTC+2 during summer time)
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Airport and getting into town
A small airport 7 km out, with Paris only about 200 km away
Deauville-Normandie (DOL)
Deauville-Normandie Airport, formerly Saint-Gatien, is in Saint-Gatien-des-Bois, about 7 km north-east of the resort according to Wikipedia. It handled 65,664 passengers in 2023 according to French Wikipedia, making it the second busiest airport in Normandy after Caen-Carpiquet. Wikivoyage describes the flights as seasonal, and services change from one season to the next, so we do not name routes or airlines. A taxi or hire car is the simplest way into town.
Distances are approximate, from Wikipedia and Wikivoyage; seasonal flights and train or bus times change, so check them before you travel. We do not quote fares.
Many visitors reach Deauville by train or road rather than by air. The resort is about 200 km west of Paris: trains run from Paris Saint-Lazare, the motorway is quick, and the town has long been nicknamed the 21st arrondissement of Paris. Allow around two hours for the trip by road or rail; we cannot guarantee a timetable. The station building, in neo-Norman style, dates from 1931 and is a listed monument. Other gateways are possible: Caen is about 42 km away and Honfleur 16 km. For many travellers, tracking fares into a Paris airport and continuing by train is simpler than waiting for a direct flight to DOL.
Beach, villas and racecourses
Planches, parasols, half-timbering and horses
Deauville was built from scratch in the 1860s by the Duc de Morny, half-brother of Napoleon III, on marsh and dunes. That origin explains its tidy layout, its Anglo-Norman villas and its identity: a beach, a casino and horses. The places below are illustrated; the casino, the racecourses and the old church are described in text.
The beach and its parasols
The sandy beach runs for several kilometres from the marina. The colourful parasols, orange, red, blue and green depending on the sector, are made by hand in the region according to French Wikipedia, and are tied with the famous Deauville knot rather than an ordinary knot. On a clear day you can make out Le Havre and the coast towards the Côte de Nacre.
The Planches and the beach huts
The wooden promenade known as the Planches follows the beach for more than 600 metres, with beach huts painted with the names of film stars. It was inaugurated in 1924 together with the Pompeii-style baths designed by Charles Adda, and the complex is a listed monument. White lifeguard towers punctuate the sand.
The jetties of the Touques
At the end of the resort the River Touques runs into the Channel, between Deauville and Trouville-sur-Mer. On either side of the mouth, wooden jetties lead to small lighthouses. A bridge links the two towns: Trouville, older and more down to earth, kept its 1936 fish market building, a listed monument.
The Anglo-Norman villas
Half-timbering, brick, steep roofs and wooden balconies: Deauville's villas make an open-air museum of seaside architecture. The tourist office offers guided visits of the Villa Strassburger, a listed monument. Others worth looking up include Les Abeilles, built in 1910, and La Breloque, linked to the painter Eugène Boudin, who died in Deauville in 1898.
The seafront and the grand hotels
Behind the beach, the facades of the grand hotels and the casino mostly date from the 1910s and 1920s. The present casino, opened in 1912, was designed by the architect George Wybo. In Trouville the former Hôtel des Roches Noires hosted Marcel Proust, then Marguerite Duras, and Claude Monet painted the resort: the coast remains tied to art and literature.
Casino, racecourses and church in text
Deauville's casino is open late; Wikivoyage notes that entry is free and dress can be casual, subject to the age limit. The Hippodrome de Deauville-La Touques, opened in 1864, hosts the summer meeting and some winter racing; Clairefontaine offers hurdles and trotting. The Saint-Laurent church, on the hill, recalls the village that stood here before the resort. Golf courses nearby and a riding centre complete the picture.
Museums and culture
Photography, film, villas and painting
Les Franciscaines
This cultural centre, set on the site of a former religious congregation, combines a museum, a media library and community spaces, with exhibitions, talks and shows all year. Opening hours and exhibitions change: check the tourist office programme.
Photography and film
Deauville lives by its festivals. The American film festival takes place every September, and has done since 1975 according to French Wikipedia; an Asian film festival runs in spring. The Planches Contact photography festival fills the off-season, with exhibitions around town. We do not give exact dates, which change each year.
Villa Strassburger, Trouville and painting
The Villa Strassburger can be seen on guided visits. In Trouville the Villa Montebello houses the town museum, and the coast inspired Monet, Boudin, Renoir and others. We do not quote admission prices.
Food and drink
Seafood, PDO cheeses, cider and calvados
From the sea
The Channel supplies scallops, oysters, mussels and fish. In Trouville the fish market building on the quay is a classic stop. Restaurants by the harbour and the beach serve Norman staples: mussels, sole, fish soup and apple tart.
Cheese, cream and apples
The Pays d'Auge, just behind the coast, gives Camembert, Livarot, Neufchâtel and Pont-l'Évêque, four PDO cheeses listed by Normandie Tourisme, along with cream and butter. Pont-l'Évêque, 13 km away, is the home of the cheese of the same name.
Drinks
Cider, perry, pommeau and calvados accompany meals, along with the famous trou normand, a digestive pause between courses. Please drink in moderation. The cafes on the Planches and the brasseries around Place Morny are natural meeting points.
Getting around
On foot, by bike and by car
On foot
Central Deauville is small: from the station to the beach, from the harbour to Place Morny, everything is walkable. The bridge over the Touques takes you to Trouville in a few minutes.
By bike
The EuroVelo 4 cycle route follows this coast, according to Wikivoyage. The seafront is flat, while the Pays d'Auge inland is hilly.
By car or coach
In summer and on long weekends the car parks near the beach fill up and are paid. According to Wikivoyage, regional coaches serve Caen, Cabourg, Honfleur and Le Havre; check lines and times before you go, as they change.
Budget and precautions
An expensive resort, with cheaper neighbours
Price level
Deauville is one of the most expensive resorts in Normandy: Wikivoyage calls it upmarket, with luxury hotels and designer boutiques. Trouville, across the Touques, is cheaper. We do not give figures because we could not cross-check them against two independent sources.
Flights
The flight is the most variable cost. SniperAir tracks fares to DOL and compares them with the route's history, but it does not sell or book tickets. Also keep an eye on Paris, Caen or Le Havre depending on where you start.
Entry rules and precautions
France is in the Schengen area; check entry requirements for your nationality on official sites. Summer is busy, so book accommodation early. The weather is changeable and the wind frequent: pack a jacket even in July.
When to go
Beach in summer, horses and festivals almost all year
Winter (December to February)
Cool, windy and often grey. Racing has been held in winter since 2003, and Christmas events punctuate December; the Planches are almost empty.
Spring (March to May)
Mild but fresh, with wind. An Asian film festival is held in spring; the villas and gardens turn green again.
Summer (June to August)
The season of parasols and racing. In August the yearling sales and polo draw enthusiasts, and crowds are at their peak.
Autumn (September to November)
The American film festival in September, Equidays in October and low light on the beach: a lovely shoulder season, often cheaper.
The climate is oceanic, with little sunshine and high humidity, according to Météo-France as quoted by French Wikipedia. We do not give precise temperatures; check the forecast before you go. June and September are usually a good balance between quiet and mild.
By length of stay
What to do in Deauville depending on how long you stay
The essentials
The beach, the Planches, the villas, the harbour, a day in Trouville and an evening at the casino or the theatre.
Horses and culture
A race day at the racecourse, the Villa Strassburger, Les Franciscaines, a round of golf or a ride.
The Côte Fleurie
Day trips to Honfleur, Pont-l'Évêque, Cabourg, Lisieux or Étretat, and on to the D-Day beaches further west.
In pictures
Deauville in pictures
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions about flights to Deauville
How do I get from Deauville airport to the centre?
The airport (DOL) is in Saint-Gatien-des-Bois, about 7 km north-east of town. A taxi or hire car is the simplest option. Flights are limited and seasonal, so check them before you book.
Is Deauville far from Paris?
About 200 km. Allow roughly two hours by road or by train from Paris Saint-Lazare via Lisieux. Timetables change, so check them before you travel.
When is the best time to visit Deauville?
June to September for the beach and the racing; September for the American film festival; autumn and winter for peace, walks on the Planches and fewer crowds.
Is Deauville expensive?
It is one of the most expensive resorts in Normandy, with luxury hotels and designer boutiques. Trouville, just across the river, is cheaper. We do not quote amounts because we could not cross-check them.
How long should I stay in Deauville?
A weekend is enough for the beach, the Planches, the villas and Trouville. Allow three or four days if you add the racing, the museums and a day trip to Honfleur.
What should I eat and drink in Deauville and Normandy?
Seafood and scallops, Camembert, Livarot and Pont-l'Évêque cheeses, cider, pommeau and calvados, and apple tart. The trou normand is a classic digestive pause.
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