Stay

For accommodation, we reccommend looking in Barneville, Honfleur, Deauville, Trouville, or the surrounding area.

There are many options for hotels and airbnbs nearby; there are also plenty of cottages and villas that can be rented if anyone would like to organise accommodation as a group.

We'd recommend booking sooner rather than later, as it will be high season. If you need any help or more specific recommendations, please let us know!

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Travel

International

For those coming from abroad, it would be best to fly to Paris (Charles de Gaulle or Orly airports) and take the train or drive from there.

UK

For those coming from the UK, you can also take the Eurostar, Channel Tunnel or Ferry.

France

It is a 2 hour drive, or 2 hour train ride from Paris Saint-Lazare to Trouville-Deauville station.

Explore Normandy

Art & Culture

Normandy is the birthplace of Impressionism, inspiring artists including Claude Monet, Eugène Boudin, Camille Pissarro and Berthe Morisot.

During our wedding weekend, you'll also be visiting during the Normandie Impressionniste Festival (29 May–27 September 2026), celebrating the 100th anniversary of Monet's death with exhibitions and events across the region.

More information: https://www.normandie-impressionniste.fr/en/

Don't miss:

Les Franciscaines, Deauville's vibrant cultural centre.
Musée Eugène Boudin, Honfleur.
MuMa – Musée d'Art Moderne, Le Havre.
Monet's House & Gardens, Giverny (ideal for a day trip).

Food & Drinks

Normandy is renowned for its exceptional produce. Be sure to try:

Fresh seafood and oysters.
Moules-frites.
Camembert, Pont-l'Évêque and Livarot cheeses.
Traditional crêpes and galettes.
Tarte Normande.
Local cider and Calvados.

Sport & Outdoor Activities

Deauville is France's equestrian capital and the Deauville Barrière Meeting begins on 2 August, with racing throughout the month.

Other activities include:

Horse riding on the beach.
Golf at one of Deauville's championship courses.
Cycling along the coast and through the Pays d'Auge countryside.

Racecourse information & tickets:

France Galop – Deauville Meeting Tickets
France Galop – Deauville Racecourse

Families

For little ones we recommend:

The beaches in Deauville & Trouville.
Pony rides.
Mini-golf and cycling along the promenade.

Nearby Places to Explore

Trouville-sur-Mer – Deauville's charming neighbour, known for its lively fish market, sandy beach, traditional boardwalk and independent cafés and boutiques. The main market takes place every Wednesday and Sunday from 8am–1pm.

Honfleur – One of Normandy's prettiest harbour towns, with its colourful Vieux Bassin, Saint Catherine's Church, galleries and cobbled streets.

Barneville-la-Bertran & Saint-Gatien-des-Bois – Discover traditional Norman villages, half-timbered houses, peaceful woodland walks, the Bois du Breuil and Golf Barrière Deauville.

If You Have Extra Time

Visit the cliffs at Villers-sur-Mer.
Explore the villages and cider route of the Pays d'Auge.
Try your luck at Deauville Casino.