Trouville

In front of you flows the River Touques, the narrow stretch of water that separates Deauville from its neighbor, Trouville. On this side, the elegant resort born in the Second Empire, with its palaces, villas, and casino. On the other, the elder sister: Trouville, much older, already famous in the nineteenth century as a fishing port and as the “Queen of Beaches.”

This was where the Impressionist painters set up their easels, and where Parisian high society came long before Deauville even existed. Today, the two towns share the same train station, the same estuary, and a friendly rivalry: Deauville is all about chic sophistication, while Trouville charms with its more popular, authentic feel. C

ross the bridge and you can stroll along lively quaysides, enjoy seafood on the terraces, wander up the narrow sloping streets, visit the handsome fish market hall, or climb to the viewpoint at Villa Montebello, a museum dedicated to the story of seaside life. In short, visiting Deauville without taking a look at Trouville is like seeing only half the picture.