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Deauville

Deauville is a commune in the Calvados department, Normandy, northwestern France. Major attractions include its harbour, race course, marinas, conference centre, villas, Grand Casino, and hotels.

Type City

Why go

  • Commune in Normandy, France.
  • Known for beach resorts.
  • 1 hand-picked place to stay.
  • Served by Deauville Normandie airport (DOL).

History

Deauville is a commune in the Calvados department, Normandy, northwestern France. Major attractions include its harbour, race course, marinas, conference centre, villas, Grand Casino, and hotels. The first Deauville Asian Film Festival took place in 1999. As the closest seaside resort to Paris, Deauville is one of the most notable seaside resorts in France. The city and its region of the Côte Fleurie have long been home to the French upper class's seaside houses and is often referred to as the Parisian riviera.

Where to stay

38 Rue Jean Mermoz, 14800 Deauville, France
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Restaurants & places to go

Restaurant · Café, bar, brasserie Opening hours: Mo-Su 09:00-22:00 · Quai de l'Impératrice Eugénie, Deauville, 14800 · honorinedeauville.com
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Tea, Coffee Shop, Chocolate, Ice Cream · Opening hours: Mo 12:30-19:00; Fr 12:30-19:00; Sa-Su 11:00-19:00 Features: takeaway, step-free access · glaces-moustache.fr
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Steak House, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 11:00-15:00,18:30-21:30; Fr-Sa 11:00-15:00,18:30-22:30; Su 11:00-15:00,18:30-22:00 · buffalo-grill.fr
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Pizza, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-14:00,18:00-22:00 Features: takeaway · dominos.fr
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Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 08:00-22:30 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway · mcdonalds.fr
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Restaurant · Cuisine créole Features: takeaway · kaiventrouville.fr
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Ice Cream · Glacier Artisanal · raimo.fr
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French, Seafood, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 12:00-14:00, 19:00-22:00; Sa-Su 11:30-14:30, 18:30-22:00 · bistrot-19.eatbu.com
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Airports

Deauville Normandie airport (DOL) 5.6 km to the centre
Deauville, NOR, FR — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day. ✈ 2 airlines (Air France, CityJet) · direct flights to 1 destination incl. London (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 2 airlines, 1 direct destination
  • Air France AF (F50) · 1 route: London*
  • CityJet WX (F50) · 1 route: London

Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.

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Le Havre-Octeville Airport (LEH) 20 km to the centre
Le Havre, NOR, FR — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day. ✈ 1 airline (Twin Jet) · direct flights to 1 destination incl. Lyon (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 1 airline, 1 direct destination
  • Twin Jet T7 (BEH) · 1 route: Lyon

Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.

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Bernay-Saint-Martin Airfield 46 km to the centre
Bernay, Eure, NOR, FR
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Bonneville-la-Louvet Airfield 24 km to the centre
Bonneville-la-Louvet, Calvados, NOR, FR
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La Boissière Airfield 26 km to the centre
La Boissière, Calvados, NOR, FR
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Getting there by ferry

Le Bac de Trouville
Ferry terminal · 0.8 km from the centre
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Cruise Terminal
Ferry terminal · 14 km from the centre
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Terminal de Grande-Bretagne
Ferry terminal · 14 km from the centre
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Terminal de la Citadelle
Ferry terminal · 14 km from the centre · Brittany ferries
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Visite du Port
Ferry terminal · 15 km from the centre
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Bac de Trouville
Ferry route
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Where things are

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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Deauville Normandie airport (DOL); 3 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: DOL has direct flights to 1 destination on 2 airlines (incl. London). By water: 5 ferry terminals within 20 km (nearest: Le Bac de Trouville, 0.8 km); routes include Bac de Trouville.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Deauville. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Trains & rail

National rail

Coaches & shuttles

Intercity coach

Tours & experiences