Things to do in  Deauville City

Golden sands, chic terrace cafés, and an international film festival mean there are plenty of things to do in Deauville, a favorite destination for weekending Parisians. Just two hours from the capital, this elegant Normandy beach resort has been tempting the jet-set since the 1800s, and its timeless charms still hold appeal. The belle époque villas and half-timbered buildings are characteristic of the Côte Fleurie (Flower Coast), but there's no mistaking Deauville's seafront "Les Planches" boardwalk, dotted with colorful parasols and quirky art deco bathing cabins.