- History of Deauville
- Deauville nowadays
- What to visit in Deauville ?
- Guided tours by your driver guide to discover Deauville
Dauville is a small town in the north-west of France in the Calvados department in the Basse-Normandie region. The city is best known for being a seaside resort but also famous for hosting a global event, the American Film Festival : contact us if you need a private car with driver guide to discover Deauville.
History of Deauville
Since Normandy was occupied by the Viking in the 9th century, Deauville was called Auevilla in 1060.After Deauville and its marshes have left few traces in history before the creation of the seaside resort. The village called first “Dosville” was built on the height of Mount Canisy. In the nineteenth century, there were ten farms, twenty-six houses, and a hundred people who lived on agriculture and livestock.
The involvement of the half-brother of Napoleon III
Arose of the will of the Duke of Morny who was half-brother of Napoleon III in 1858, Deauville became the new seaside resort. He exploited this shoreline of sand and swamps to create the city. To do this, he has partnered with various renowned men including the Parisian architect Mr Breney. He and his associates bought the marshes from the commune for 800,000 gold francs in 1860. And four years later, “Deauville came out of the sand.” The involvement of the half-brother of Napoleon III will suffice to give life to the pharaonic project of Joseph François Olliffe. The Duke of Morny had a racetrack built in 1862. The city became very attractive to such an extent that a rail link Paris-Deauville was created in 1863. At his death in 1865, the market of real estate collapsed.
City of pleasure
Deauville remained standing at the passage of the nineteenth to the twentieth century. The town renamed rue de Normandie in Dr. Olliffe street in tribute to the pioneer of the city. In 1911, Désiré Le Hoc, Mayor of Deauville, revived the activities. In previous years, he built the Normandy Hotel, the Casino and the Royal Hotel. These buildings played important roles during the First World War. After this war, the Plage Fleurie will live its best years and regain its reputation as a city of pleasure. Infrastructures have been erected everywhere, such as the :
- racetracks of Deauville-Clairefontaine,
- hotel du Golf,
- international airport of Deauville-Saint Gatien.
The works were interrupted during World War II because the Germans occupied the city.
The first edition of the American Film Festival
After the liberation, the city has regained its luster. Since the 1960s, the mayors who have succeeded each other have not stopped beautifying the city. Deauville has continued to develop in the fields of sports, racing, fashion, gaming, culture and leisure and has become perhaps the most famous city in France after Paris. In 1975, he hosted the first edition of the American Film Festival. She has also inspired many artists. For your cultural stay in Deauville, we can provide a day rental service.
Deauville nowadays
Currently, Deauville is a city that cares about the environment and nature. Concerned about ecological issues, she wrote a sustainable development charter. It is a quiet city, ideal for a family life. It offers a perfect setting for walks in parks such as Parc Calouste Gulbenkian, the sea-water garden, Mount Canisy and the leisure park. The City of Deauville has a proactive policy in favor of social housing since 2001.C is a very attractive city, you can enjoy various activities such as walks on “boards” along the beach, go to the casino for entertainment or watch an equestrian race.
You can also enjoy various cultural events not to mention the inevitable American film festival Deauville or Deauville Green Awards. In Deauville, there are six beaches as beautiful as the others. Family style, steep, sporty, Californian, it is possible to choose the taste of everyone. For your trips in the city, we offer a professional transfer service of high quality.
What to visit in Deauville ?
Deauville Beach
Known around the world, the seaside resort of Deauville offers two kilometers of white sand beach. Located between the sea and the Boulevard Cornuch also known as “lais de mer”, the beach is a delight for bathers, holidaymakers and sportsmen. Its boards, a must and mythical place were built in 1923 and border the establishment of sea baths. The beach cabins with the names of movie stars and umbrellas of colors are part of the emblems of the city. There are also various activities especially for the little ones. Indeed, there is the carousel, the circuit of small car and inflatable games.
Paleospace Odyssey
It is a museum located in Villers-sur-Mer, just in the marsh not far from the beach. The price depends on the age and the number of visitors. He works with the Oceanographic Museum of Monaco and makes shark exhibitions. You can also discover the fossil remains of the Normandy dinosaurs such as Streptospondylus, Lexovisaurus Argences and Dubreuillosaurus valesdunensis Conteville. In the Alcove of the Marais, you can deepen your knowledge of the history of the coastal marsh, fauna and flora. The team organizes a discovery session on one of the themes of the Paleospace.
Villa Montebello Museum
Built in 1865, the villa mimics the style of the 17th century castles. Located on a hill facing the sea, it offers visitors a unique view of the bay of the Seine. It is a museum of seaside art and history. The Montebello villa preserves various collections of paintings, prints, photographs and arts like those of Charles Mozin, Raymond Savignac or Kees van Dongen.
Eco-estate of Bouquetot
It is an old farm breeding and polyculture Pays d’Auge. On 68 hectares, the site bears witness to rural life and vernacular heritage in the 17th and 18th centuries. It is composed of seven buildings scattered in the middle of a pre-orchard. The concept is to create in one place an innovative business cooperation conceived as an ecosystem of complementary activities. It aims to create a genuine social bond, innovate today to build a bridge between yesterday and tomorrow.
Villa Strassburger
Built between 1907 and 1912, the villa is Norman style with the development, around the house, a vast park grass planted with apple trees, on almost two hectares. It is right near the racecourse. In lush greenery outside, it consists of three living rooms on the ground floor, opening onto a terrace overlooking a regionalist garden. Its underground, consisting of a corridor of forty-five meters, ensures the safety of the occupants and it even served during the Second World War. An architectural jewel, it is classified as a historical monument in 1975. For you to discover these places, we place at your disposal our professionally trained drivers.
Guided tours by your driver guide to discover Deauville
Deauville, a coastal gem on the English Channel, is renowned for its beaches, boardwalk, and cultural landmarks. Located 219 km from Charles de Gaulle Airport and 58 km from Caen Carpiquet Airport, it offers visitors a refined escape in Normandy. Reaching Deauville from Paris airports can be stressful with public transport due to multiple transfers and timing issues. Travelers often prefer a private airport transfer service for comfort and reliability. This option provides direct, door-to-door convenience without the challenges of crowded trains or navigating Parisian transit. To better understand trip costs, refer to this CDG taxi fare guide. If you’re planning a broader Normandy experience, consider adding a road trip from Paris for an unforgettable journey beyond Deauville.