May take pets - please enquire Not suitable for children under 5 Not suitable for elderly or infirm No smoking at this property Self-catering
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Deauville, Normandy - Apartment triplex 7 people. on top floor with lift. Unobstructed view on sea. Beach 2 mn, town centre 5 mn. Living room with south balcony, bathroom , shower room, separate wc , fully equipped kitchen , washing machine , dish washer , microwave , freezer, TV, DVD. Car park
View from master bedroom
View from the balcony / living room
Balcony
Living room with direct access to balcony
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The Normandy / Calvados region
Calvados, Normandy Along the coast, Deauville draws more than its fair share of Parisian gentility every summer, crowding out the cafés and upmarket restaurants, but there is always space on the golden beach for a few more. The locally bred racehorses trotting round the course attract the serious and frivolous punters alike and the casino is a celebration of gaming machines and deep pile carpets.
A beach pebble’s throw across the river is Trouville, often seen as the poorer cousin, but its population is more permanent. Many holidaymakers prefer its winding back streets and less pretentious restaurants, although it does not have the fancy beach parasols like its neighbour
In Calvados, orchards stretch for miles, but then, as it takes 10 litres of cider to produce one litre of distilled calvados (apple brandy), it’s hardly surprising. Honfleur is one of the most picturesque ports in France and as such is a big draw for tourists from across Europe. The Vieux Bassin where yachts now replace the smugglers’ boats is probably the most painted harbour in the world and the whole town is awash with galleries. Out of season it is sleepy and almost unspoilt.
Deauville area
Come and discover Deauville's history and heritage !
The Town Hall The present Town Hall building was built in 1881 by the architect Saintin, under instructions from Breney. The structure of the Town Hall has remained unchanged since its construction. It has since been Normanised : embellished with half-timbering by the architect Albert Guy, in 1961.
The Pier Until the mid-19th Century, access to the dry harbour at the mouth of the Touques was difficult for fishing boats. The construction of a pier, built between 1846 and 1849, had become essential for the safety of the fishermen as they entered and left the port. The former pier, destroyed during the Second World War, was rebuilt in 1952.
The Casino The Casino first opened its doors in 1864, but was demolished thirty years later in 1895. It was replaced in 1912 by an edifice designed by the architect Georges Wybo, which took its inspiration from buildings dating from the 18th Century, evocative of festivals and the simple pleasures of rustic frivolity, like the Petit Trianon, the opera house of the Château de Versailles, and the small theatres on the Champs Elysées built during the Restoration period. Its neo-Louis XVI architecture has been modified over time to suit the tastes and fashions of its aficionados; the façade has been moved forward by 6 metres, enabling a large gallery to be created, and it is now open on the seaward side. It is ranked among the major casinos in Europe and is the third largest in France.
The boardwalk Les Planches This famous promenade along the beach, made in 1923 of ekki or eba, a species of hardwood from Madagascar that is reputed to be totally resistant to decay and rot, is 643 metres long. It is lined on one side by small cabins sporting the names of the American stars who have come to Deauville during the American Film Festival, and on the other by the celebrated coloured parasols, whose dominant blue and red are the colours of Deauville.
The Deauville-La Touques racecourse The Deauville-La Touques racecourse was built in 1864 at the instigation of Duke the Morny, who was a horse enthusiast. The resort became a centre for horse racing. The first stands were also buit in 1864, on the Fontainebleau model. They were later replaced in 1913 by new facilities similar to those at Longchamp, designed by the architect Lefranc. At the same moment, a long straight measuring 1600m (one mile), one of the longest in France, was also inaugurated, lending new appeal to the races. Inside the racecourse are two polo pitches where top international teams play during the summer season. Free guided tour of the racecourse on Sunday afternoon (racing days only), at 3:00pm, 4:00pm and 5:00pm. Meeting point : information desk.
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How to get there
2 hours from Paris by train or car (A13 motorway)
2h45 from the Channel tunnel (Calais-Coquelles)
15 minutes from Deauville St Gatien International airport
Nearest Travel Links
Airport:
Deauville St Gatien: 9 km
Railway:
Deauville: 0.9 km
Ferry:
Le Havre & Caen Ouistreham: 41 km
Activities near Deauville
Sports: Tennis in town Watersports Horse Riding Golf within 30 mins drive Fishing
Great for: Walking holidays Beach or lakeside relaxation Good nightlife
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