Gites in Deauville

Discover Deauville and the surrounding area on holiday

Deauville, a chic seaside resort on Normandy's Côte Fleurie, is one of France's most prestigious towns. This legendary town offers plenty of places to visit. The famous Deauville beach is one of the most beautiful in Calvados. Come and tread the fine sand of the 656-metre long legendary Promenade des Planches, with its beach huts and famous multicoloured parasols; you'll see racehorses galloping along the beach, sailing boats on the open sea, and maybe you'll bump into film stars or painters who have come to immortalise the moment. Les Franciscaines is Deauville's new cultural centre, housed in a former convent for nuns. Surrounded by a superb cloister, you'll find a museum, temporary exhibitions, and reading and documentation areas. To help you make the most of your visit, the Réfectoire is the perfect place to enjoy a convivial meal. Among the buildings to visit, don't miss Eugène Boudin's house, "la Breloque". In his paintings, the precursor of Impressionism made the skies over Normandy famous. The Villa Strassburger is also well worth a visit. A luxury residence built in 1907 for Baron Henri de Rotschild, it was bought in 1924 by American billionaire Ralph-Beaver Strassburger. A model of the Augeron manor houses, you'll be charmed by its chequered brick and stone ground floor and timber-framed first floor.

Activities to do near Deauville during your holiday

Deauville has been a favourite destination since the 1800s because there really is something for everyone! There's never a dull moment! Its cultural programme is exceptional. Numerous music, dance and theatre performances take place throughout the year. The Asian Film Festival, the Arts and Crafts Festival, the Omnivore Food Festival and, of course, the American Film Festival, where the world's biggest stars come to watch. For sports fans, Deauville has two golf courses, an international equestrian centre, several clay and lawn tennis clubs and a polo field. Take part in a horse race at one of the town's two racecourses: Deauville La Touques and Deauville Clairefontaine. Lovers of luxury and elegance will find what they're looking for in the town's many chic boutiques. And after a few hours shopping, treat yourself to a thalassotherapy session. Then it's time to treat your taste buds. Here, too, you'll be spoilt for choice! Will you choose seafood in a chic yacht cabin setting at the Augusto Chez Laurent restaurant, or will you enjoy the terrace of the Le Jardin restaurant while sampling traditional dishes? Finally, to round off a great day out during your stay, why not try your luck at the games? The Casino de Deauville is internationally renowned and recalls the atmosphere and festivities of the 18th century in the seaside resort. It awaits you for a unique evening!