Deauville may be the only Norman location to possess delusions of splendour! It can be found in the centre of the Norman Riviera, which from the late Nineteenth century was especially loved by elite Parisians, and other tourists.
Deauville was constructed as a stylish seaside holiday resort, catering mainly to the wealthy and upper-class’s, although these days is very popular to all walks of life.
The town serves many activities, such as regattas, race events and polo matches, while offering many diversions by means of casinos, golf courses and many exciting and unique retail stores.
Deauville fulfills all passions, whether for browsing, the purchase of knick knacks or luxury goods. There are excellent Galleries and houses of historic interest to explore-not to mention the majority of places are open all weekend!
When the evening arrives, Deauville is illuminated beautifully, offering five star restaurants and nightclubs and bars to rival any International City. A few of the most favoured dining places in Deauville are Augusto Chez Laurent, Le Spinnaker, and Restaurant La Flambée,amongst others.
If you happen to be fortunate enough to be in Deauville around the end of August, you will encounter quite a lot of glamour and sophisticated style as worldwide celebrities hit the red carpet of the once-a-year American Film Festival.
Naturally, the majority of the action in Deauville occurs near the beach, which is regarded by many as being the prettiest beach within the Normandy region. The water in Normandy has a tendency to be quite cool, even during the summer, but that does not stop visitors from hiring a colourful parasol and spending the day on the sand. The beach front also provides a number of facilities, for instance, Beach Tennis, Recreation Groups, a swimming pool area, Spa, along with an Aquatic Sports Centre.
Deauville remains being referred to as the “lady” on the French Coastline which,  inspired by Coco Chanel, the famous French Fashion Designer, launched her career here, opening a boutique specialising in cloche hats, which became world famous.
Despite the fact that the town is flooded with holidaymaker’s, and although the Edwardian splendour is slowly diminishing, a number of Chanel’s elegant styles still survive in Deauville. This is a beautiful town to visit, whether you are interested in scenery, fashion, a seaside holiday, sailing, or many other pursuits.