Have you ever wonder about taking a day trip from Paris to Deauville, Normandy? In this blog post, I will tell you what you need to know about this lovely seaside town.
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Day trip from Paris: Deauville, Normandy
Take a day trip from Paris to Deauville, Normandy if you want to make the best of Parisian trip. Deauville the beautiful is how I describe it. Lol. It blew my mind the first time that I went there and I am pretty sure that it was love at first sight. T
About your day trip from Paris to Deauville, Normandy
Deauville is located in the Calavados department in the Normandy region in Northwestern France. Is area is about 3.57 km2 and its population is less than 4000 and increases during the summer season. Deauville has been a seaside destination since the 1800s for wealthy and upper class Parisians and suburbians as well as Britts and Americans. It is known for its expensive and elegant houses, golf course and so forth..
What to do on a day trip from Paris to Deauville, Normandy
- Visit its harbour
- Go to its annual film festival
- Go to the beach for a picnic
- Shop
- Take photos of the beautiful homes that are typical to the area
- Play golf
Where to stay in Deauville
Depending of your budget you can either stay at a luxury or budget hotel or simply rent a house near the beach. Stay at the :
- Hotel Barrière Le Normandy Deauville. It is close to the beach and restaurants
- Airbnb to rent a home
- Novotel Deauville Beach if you are on a budget
Where to shop in Deauville
You can shop in the city center. Most shops are located there including:
- Louis Vuitton
- Hermès
Deauville is a resort town where the jet setters go, as a result, there are a lot of luxury shops there.
Where to eat in Deauville, Normandy
Just because it is a destination for wealthy people doesn’t mean that you cannot find affordable dinning options.
- l’Etage
- Brasserie La Cantine de Deauville
Please make a reservation especially if you plan to visit during the busy lunch time or the summer season.
How to get to Deauville, Normandy?
As I stated above, you can get there by public transportation. Trains leave from Gare Saint Lazare located in Paris 9th arrondissement. Book a round trip to Paris-Deauville and get off at the Trouville-Deauville train station. As soon as you get there, you can smell the sea and hear the sound of the seagulls. It will take you about 2h40 min by train to get there.
Where to buy your train ticket
You can buy your ticket (s) at any gare (train station) in Paris or book them online at SNCFConnect. Tickets are affordable, however, you can save money when you buy them 3 months before your trip.
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Conclusion
I hope that this quick post on Deauville will make you want to take a daty trip from Paris to discover this beautiful seaside town. Have you been to Deauville before? Feel free to leave me a comment down below.
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Looks like a great place to visit!
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Yes it is! 😉