Deauville Belvedere

In front of you, notice the two striped towers in black and white. They were built quite recently to mark the entrance to the harbor peninsula. One houses the harbor master’s office, the other is a viewing tower. If you’re up for it, you can head to the top, 155 steps or a lift, and enjoy a full 360-degree panorama over Deauville, Trouville, the sea, and even the rolling countryside of the Pays d’Auge.

There’s a small admission fee, but the view is more than worth it. Right next to it, the drawbridge opens several times a day to let boats through. If you happen to catch it, all the better, it’s a little show in itself. And don’t worry, it closes again after just a few minutes, so you’ll be able to cross without delay.