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Les Franciscaines and around
A day in Deauville · 9:30–16:30 · 5 stops
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mapvivid.com/deauville/itineraries/les-franciscaines-and-aroundA walking day around Les Franciscaines, Marché de Deauville and Les Planches, with a lunch break nearby and Casino Barrière Deauville to end the day.
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Morning
9:301Les Franciscaines ↗1 h 30 min
Former convent turned museum, library and cultural centre.
- Art collections and exhibitions
- Free library spaces
↓ 2 min walk
11:002Half-timbered covered market with Normandy cheeses and produce.
- Biggest on Tuesday, Friday and Saturday
- Try Camembert and Pont-l'Évêque
↓ 6 min walk
12:153Les Planches ↗1 hGo early · At night
Famous wooden boardwalk with beach huts named after film stars.
- Spot names of American Film Festival stars
- Great early-evening stroll
Lunch
13:15Lunch break nearby · Find restaurants nearby on Google Maps ↗
↓ 3 min walk
Afternoon
14:304Wide sandy beach lined with iconic colourful parasols.
- Parasols set out in summer
- Huge tidal range, check tides
↓ 5 min walk
15:305Casino Barrière Deauville ↗1 hAt night
Grand 1912 casino overlooking the seafront.
- Dress smartly in the evening
- ID needed for the gaming rooms
Good to know. Times are a guide for an unhurried pace. Check opening days before you go.
Deauville tips
Transportation
- Take the train from Paris: Trains from Paris Saint-Lazare reach Trouville-Deauville station in about two hours, ideal for a weekend trip.
- Walk to Trouville: Deauville and Trouville are linked by a short bridge over the Touques river, so you can stroll between them.
- Use the bus to Honfleur: Regional buses connect Deauville with Honfleur and other coastal towns; check timetables, as service is limited.
Local Hacks
- Visit the Saturday market: Deauville's market near Place Morny offers local cheese, produce and seafood.
- Walk at low tide: The beach is huge at low tide, perfect for long walks or riding; check tide tables before you go.
- Day trip to Honfleur: The picturesque harbour town of Honfleur is a short ride away and makes a great half-day trip.
Saving
- Eat at Trouville fish market: The Marché aux Poissons in Trouville sells fresh seafood and plates at lower prices than Deauville restaurants.
- Visit out of season: Outside July, August and big events, hotel prices drop and the beach is quieter.
- Enjoy the boardwalk for free: Walk Les Planches and see the colourful beach umbrellas and cabins without spending a cent.
Security
- Watch belongings on the beach: Deauville is safe, but keep valuables close on busy summer weekends and during events.
- Mind the tides: Normandy tides are large; check tide times if walking far out on the sand and watch for incoming water.
- Book ahead for events: During the American Film Festival and horse racing season, plan transport and accommodation early.
Cultural
- Stroll Les Planches: The famous boardwalk has beach cabins named after Hollywood stars who attended the American Film Festival.
- Watch horse racing: Deauville is a horse racing hub; visit La Touques racecourse in August for the main season.
- Enjoy Normandy food: Try oysters, sole, Camembert and apple-based drinks like cider and Calvados.
Weather/Clothing
- Pack for changeable weather: Normandy weather shifts quickly, so bring a light raincoat even in summer.
- Summer is mild: July and August are pleasant beach weather but rarely hot; bring layers for breezy evenings.
- Dress smart: Deauville is chic; bring smart casual clothes for dinners and the casino, which may have a dress code.
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Day 1 of 29:30–16:305 stops
Les Franciscaines and around
A walking day around Les Franciscaines, Marché de Deauville and Les Planches, with a lunch break nearby and Casino Barrière Deauville to end the day.
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Morning
109:30 · 1 h 30 minFormer convent turned museum, library and cultural centre.
3 tips
- Art collections and exhibitions
- Free library spaces
- Café in the cloister
📷 Photos
2 min walk
211:00 · 1 hHalf-timbered covered market with Normandy cheeses and produce.
3 tips
- Biggest on Tuesday, Friday and Saturday
- Try Camembert and Pont-l'Évêque
- Cider and calvados stalls
📷 Photos
6 min walk
312:15 · 1 hFamous wooden boardwalk with beach huts named after film stars.
- Tip: Go early
- Tip: At night
3 tips
- Spot names of American Film Festival stars
- Great early-evening stroll
- Free and open year-round
📷 Photos
Lunch
Lunch break nearby · 13:15
Find restaurants nearby on Google Maps3 min walk
Afternoon
414:30 · 1 hWide sandy beach lined with iconic colourful parasols.
3 tips
- Parasols set out in summer
- Huge tidal range, check tides
- Free beach access
📷 Photos
5 min walk
515:30 · 1 hGrand 1912 casino overlooking the seafront.
- Tip: At night
3 tips
- Dress smartly in the evening
- ID needed for the gaming rooms
- Facade lovely when lit at night
📷 Photos
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Times are a guide for an unhurried pace. Check opening days before you go.