The Hotel Barrière Le Normandy Deauville is a grand hotel of the Groupe Lucien Barrière at Deauville in Normandy. It was built as the Hôtel Normandy by François André in 1912. It was used as the filming location of Agatha Christie's Poirot in the episode The Murder on the Links.
On August 30th, 1864, the Duke of Morny solemnly laid the first stone of the Saint-Augustin church, built on a land acquired nine days before from the Société immobilière de Deauville. The church, built by architects Desle-François Breney and Anatole Jal at the middle of a walled garden, was blessed on July 30th, 1865 by the bishop of Bayeux. The cemetery is placed outside the borders of the new city, on the heights of Mont Canisy.
The Touques racecourse hosts most of these races during the year, thus gaining the “four season hippodrome” nickname. Its calendar includes 42 days exclusively dedicated to flat races, highlighting thoroughbred horses’ speed abilities. The prestigious Group 1 races and the training centre hosting 300 horses in winter and 600 in summer has attracted the best jockeys and international clients. Ten years ago, the Touques was the first racecourse to include a sand-fibre track, hosting races in winter, when the Normand fields are covered by snow. The turf track is used again when the nice season comes. In this period, the racecourse organizes several prestigious races including the Prix Rothschild, Maurice de Gheest, Jacques Le Marois, Morny, Jean Romanet… and to end the summer season, the Grand Prix de Deauville.
Protected under the title of historical monuments in 1975, this imposing mansion responds to a command from Baron Henri de Rothschild, a great lover of racing. The latter chose to settle near the racetrack. The villa is erected in 1907 at the location of the Coteau Farm, property of the family of Gustave Flaubert. She visits from June to September and by appointment. She can also be rented for private events.
From the name of its patron saint, the Saint-Laurent church is located on the heights of Deauville. It overlooks the city to offer one of the most beautiful panoramas of the surroundings.
Created in 1918, the military cemetery of Tourgéville is owned by the commission of war graves of the Commonwealth, ensuring an extraordinary maintenance of this area. At the end of the war, France granted a permanent concession to this place and the British cemetery of Tourgeville was inaugurated in 1920. At the beginning, it was destined to the burial of soldiers dead in the hospitals of the British Army established in Trouville-Deauville.
Designed by architects Jean Papet, author of several houses in Neuilly-sur-Seine, and André Rimbert, designer of the stands and the racecourse of Maisons-Laffitte, the Clairefontaine racecourse has a Norman style combining concrete and half-timbering. Its regional inspiration is enhanced by the profusion of flowers decorating the façades, leading this place to be called “racecourse with 100,000 flowers” about 50 years ago by Léon Zitrone!
In 1912, Eugène Cornuché had this casino built by architect Georges Wybo. It is inaugurated on July 11, 1912. A few days earlier, the same operator inaugurates the casino of Trouville-sur-Mer. It is completely restored in baroque style by the architect designer Jacques Garcia in 1988. On May 26, 1978, the casino is the scene of an attack whose authors are Jacques Mesrine and François Besse.
ONLY FOR THE HONFLEUR OPTION This watershed was created at the instance of Abraham Duquesne and by order of Colbert in 1681. It replaces the old haven of beaching which was much narrower. These works require the destruction of the western part of the ramparts. They end in 1684.
ONLY FOR THE HONFLEUR OPTION The Church of Sainte-Catherine in Honfleur is an exceptional architectural treasure, embodying the rich historical and maritime heritage of the town. Built in the late 15th century, this entirely wooden church is the largest of its kind in France, making it a truly remarkable monument. Its unique architecture is the result of the craftsmanship of the shipbuilders of the time, who applied naval construction techniques to create this place of worship. The main nave, with its shape resembling an overturned ship’s hull, is supported by massive oak beams, exuding both strength and elegance. The detached bell tower, reminiscent of an old ship’s lighthouse, further emphasizes the maritime connection that defines Honfleur. Dedicated to Saint Catherine, the patron saint of carpenters, the church reflects the significance of this community in Honfleur’s history as a once-thriving maritime port.
ONLY FOR THE HONFLEUR OPTION The chapel "Notre-Dame de Grâce" was built in 1600-1615 by the citizens and sailors of Honfleur on the site of an old chapel disappeared in a landslide of the cliff. This primitive chapel was founded before the year 1023 by Richard II, then Duke of Normandy, to fulfill a wish made during a storm in which he almost died. Since then, the cult of "Notre-Dame de Grâce" has been perpetuated. The building is classified as a historical monument in 1938.
ONLY FOR THE HONFLEUR OPTION You will have access to a beautiful panorama and it is worth seeing especially on a sunny day. You will see the basins of the port and the two pylons of the bridge of Normadie connecting Honfleur to Le Havre and just below a good part of the old city with its narrow streets.
ONLY FOR THE HONFLEUR OPTION At Manoir d'Apreval, a family-run estate located between Deauville and Honfleur, you'll have the chance to meet our friends and family, who have been passionately producing cider and calvados for five generations. Specializing in the cultivation of apples and pears, Manoir d'Apreval blends traditional and modern methods with a commitment to environmental respect. All our products, including pure fruit juices, cider, pommeau, and calvados, are organic. Set amidst the lush orchards of the Pays d'Auge, this charming estate offers an authentic and flavorful experience, immersing you in the heart of Norman tradition while uncovering the secrets of our production.
Your pilot will bring you back to your hotel or the tourist office.
We had a great time! Bikes were very clean and felt very safe!! Drivers/guides (Remy & John) were knowledgeable and funny and really helped us understand what happened that day on the beach.. I highly recommend this tour, it was a great way to keep teens engaged!!
Excellent experience by its originality but mainly by the friendly and very nice explanations given by the drivers/guides. Overall fantastic! Thanks!
We had an AMAZING tour with John....! 10 stars goes to this company. Hold on tight though if you're on the back of the bike, it is a bit of a workout lol. Highly recommend this experience. Thank you from Chris and Ange
Absolutely top 5 experience in my life. Guide was excellenr! Sidecar was convenient. Stops out of the extraordinary. Comed highly recommended! Did a 3,5 hr tour
We met our guides at the train station for 1/2 day at Normandy. John and Remi allowed me to request the sites I was interested in, and then informed us the order we should proceed (it was a late start my fault). They got us to every place we requested lightning fast with their motorbikes— we always felt safe and it was a blast !! They were very knowledgable, told us great stories and humorous anecdotes. I wish I would have booked a full day or two with those guys — My wife, sister, and I all agreed it was the most enjoyable excursion we had in France — THANKS SO MUCH !!
this was a fun and lovely way to see Deauville. Nicholas and his partner were very warm, friendly, and knowledgable. I highly recommend it!!
Amazing experience, the guide was really great, knowledgeable and friendly. We saw so much and what fun would highly recommend, we want to do the other tours when we next come thankyou
Remi was awesome; entertaining and informative too. Our sidecar tour of Deauville was a real delight thanks to Remi. While amusing he also ensured we understood all he had to share. We felt safe. Quite enjoyable.
what an excellent tour , some much history and so much to see, we had the best tour guide Remi . (brilliant) ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ⭐️⭐️⭐️
Excellent tour. Lots of fun. A big thank you to Thomas who was a great guide. Very good value for money. The pick up location is easy to find on the opposite side of the road to the train station.
Wow!! An amazing experience, our driver Thomas was brilliant, informative, his English was far better than our French. He was very knowledgeable & passionate about the history of Deauville. The experience of riding on a motorbike & sidecar was thrilling & something we'd never done before. If you have or not done this before we highly recommend this experience. Thankyou Thomas a great memory of our holiday.
My driver was Sammie and was awesome! Always smiling telling me stories and pointing out points of interest! The entire experience was once in a lifetime and I highly recommend this tour company!
Absolutely fantastic! Our pilot, Phillip, was amazing. Very knowledgeable and accommodating. He stopped at an extra stop due to the 80th anniversary of D-Day which was fantastic. We learned new information and stories of WW2 heroes that we will take with us forever. The bike and side car was also an experience in itself, best way to get around town and to bypass the long traffic lines. If you can request a pilot make sure to ask for Phillip!!!
We had an excellent tour and experience with our driver Nicolas. Excellent story telling, safe driver, a great experience to recommend 🙏👍 Thank you
very nice experience. Thomas and his partner were friendly and professional. it was a 6 star experience. having a side car ride in Deauville was fun and amazing.
This tour was lots of fun! Lasted about an hour and we learned a lot about the history of the town in a new way.
Do not think twice, fun,different type of tour,beautiful spots on the way. Great guides, it was a great surprise
Great experience! A memorable and pleasant way to discover Deauville and beyond. Friendly and professional drivers - very service minded. Nice explanations.
There is only one thing to say except it was beyond fantastic. Our Pilot Remie was so amazing and went out of his way to even help others. What a legend. The tour was a surprise for my husband and he was blown away. I could not recommend this company highly enough Best money spent.
The tour guide was fantastic, according to the birthday boys (both over 60 🤣). They loved the trip and time was spent all over town. They came back buzzing with excitement and praise. Thank you 👍
This is a wonderful way to explore the city! The route was perfect to see all what you need to see in Deauville. Let’s say we got an answer to al our questions and can recommend this unique experience to anybody! Thank you very much for your hospitality ☺️
Good fun, very friendly host (and motorcycle rider) - a blast (vroom-vroom) from the past. However - efficiency of communications was almost medieval (similar to the original design of the motorcycle!).
My daughter and I had an amazing time with Thierry! He was so flexible and patient with us - very accommodating and kind. The views were gorgeous and just riding in the sidecar was such a fun experience. We felt safe with Thierry and highly recommend this experience.
Tommas was fantastic. A great trip around town with a super guide. Would do it again. Best way to see a city.
Excellent moment with our kind driver. We had the opportunity to see Deauville and Trouville with new eyes! Thank you so much , a must tour to be done !!!
Fantastic way to discover and visit Deauville ! Mainly with 2 teenagers of 14 and 17 : they took pictures they posted directly on social media, very good sign ;) We all loved this tour and I even recommend it to those who are not a fan of motorcycles.
Highly recommend this sidecar tour! We had so much fun. It was a really unique and exciting way to see these beautiful seaside towns! Our tour guide was informative and easy to talk with also, making the whole experience really great.
We did the tour with our guide Romain. He was really nice. He took the time to explain everything and answerd all our questions. It was so much fun to do! I would recommend it to every body. You learn alot about the village. Thank you Romain for the nice tour!
A great way to see the area, fabulous fun with knowledgeable, fun and experienced riders. I would recommend it as the best way to enjoy the fresh air and see the sights.
We thoroughly enjoyed this experience! Fun way to see Deauville particularly as we don’t own a motorbike! Our guide Tomas was very nice.
Thanks to Florent who was very nice, a good driver and taught us many things about the history and architecture of Deauville.
Hello Thomas and the Rétro Tour Normandie team, We want to thank you for the sidecar tour in Deauville today. Both of us really enjoyed this magnificent sidecar ride, which allowed us to discover the most beautiful tourist sites in Deauville, with excellent explanations from our two guides. It was truly an unforgettable experience that I recommend to everyone who loves motorcycles and having an unparalleled tourist tour. Jef & Jeanne
Pleasant discovery of little-known corners of Deauville with Nicolas, a very friendly guide I recommend 👍👍👍
Great! Want to take another tour at another destination
Super nice, I would recommend it to anyone
A big thank you to Florent, who passionately shared the history of Honfleur and its surroundings with us. A refreshing little break at a producer of apple juice and cider in a typical Normandy farm. A beautiful discovery. We highly recommend it.
Fantastic experience where history comes to life with the stories and prints of our guide Philippe. Full of devotion, he talks about the invasion of Normandy without going into too many details. The sidecar ride also completes the experience. Smooth reservation and contact - on time. Everything just perfect.
Great experience with an excellent guide who takes the time to explain the history of deauville to you absolutely
Great time Guided tour to see life differently: information, anecdotes... And with an unusual means of locomotion. The whole family loved it! We highly recommend!
A very original way to visit Deauville with stories and anecdotes of places, monuments .. The guides are on top. I recommend 100%
Great experience , a beautiful discovery of the city of Deauville very original, cool, good child with explanations without head. Thanks to Thomas and his team!
Nicolas and Florent take you on their very comfortable "speedboat", make you discover Deauville and its surroundings, and enrich this visit of history Thank you gentlemen, very pleasant time
Very nice experience. Our pilot guide was great. Already by his warm welcome that puts us at ease immediately, then by his comments and anecdotes, he guides us through the streets with passion and comfort to the sweet sound of Augustus' engine ( what a beautiful machine ). We haven't seen how much time has passed since that moment was so great. Thank you again to our pilot for this wonderful time. To do without hesitation.
A great experience. Our pilot guides were passionate, professional and very attentive. The explanations were clear, interesting and they adapted to our children by involving them. It is a nice and original way to discover Deauville, in addition we had a beautiful sun! We liked it so much that we took a visit from Honfleur for the next day. We recommend this activity 100%! Many thanks to Thomas and Nicolas for this superb experience.
Very nice ride and total change of scenery, again thank you to the pilot for this ride and especially for his very informative explanations
Excellent experience accompanied by a master hand by Nicolas fin connoisseur of Deauville and passionate pilot signed the 2 V
Original experience! Don't even be afraid! Interesting stories and comments! We recommend! Special mention for our driver and guide Rémy! Thank you!
Our guide was very nice. Pleasant and rewarding time. Proud of his city, he shares it with us with pleasure. It's aimed at our satisfaction. He's full of humor. Recommend without hesitation
Excellent experience, Visit Deauville with a guide at the top We are ready to take another sidecar tour on the landing beaches
I highly recommend! Great ride on Deauville! Florent, our guide is great! Exciting in the history of the city and anecdotes in passing. We loved it so much that we embarked on another walk, the two-hour one from Deauville to Honfleur this week. Want to discover differently in a small vintage spirit? So feel free to try the experiment! A nice christening in side car much appreciated. Following the next episode!
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