Discover Deauville and Granville in Normandy

Deauville has become a glamorous destination during the Roaring 20s.

For the Parisian jetsetters first, with the opening of its Casino, two hippodroms and an airport. Mrs Coco Chanel opened one of her first store there while painters, writers and poets used to enjoy Roaring Twenties on the seaside.

After the Second World War, The French movie "A man and a woman" by C. LELOUCH won the Cannes Festival Golden Palm in 1966 and two Oscars in Hollywood, Shot in Deauville, it has turned the city into an international romantic destination.

This glamorous aspect has been strengthen by the American Movie Festival which first edition took place in 1975 and has brought, every year since, the most famous American movie star to this Normand charming place.

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Authentic DEAUVILLE & GRANVILLE Experiences with BREIZ BRIDGES

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Deauville, Private Guided Discovery

Inescapable stopover in Normandy, the internationally renowned seaside resort knows how to charm its visitors with class.

Discover the must-see places of this beautiful seaside city through a private guided visit: the famous Yves Saint Laurent Place, the harbour, the 653 meters of planks of the seaside promenade which offers an astonishing spectacle: an impressionistic backdrop where the sun's rays play with the clouds and the reflections of the water. Get the chance to enter the magnificent Strassburger Villa, usually closed to public.

Seize this opportunity to try a Calvados cocktail at the famous Le Normandy***** Hotel, some luxury shopping or play at Barrière Casino.

Granville, on the path of Christian DIOR

Standing on a rock and surrounded by the sea, Granville is also called the "Monaco of the North".

Christian Dior's childhood villa stands on the cliff on Granville, facing the Channel sea. The villa was built in the late 19th century and was bought by the parents of the couturier in 1905.

Though a private visit of Christian DIOR villa, our expert guide will introduce the story of this special place and how it has inspired M. Christian DIOR who was deeply connected to it: "I have most tender and amazed memories... of my childhood home. I would even say that my life and my style owe almost everything to its site and architecture.”

Please contact us for exclusive day trip and/or experiences related to Christian DIOR, in and out of Paris.

Private Stud Farm Experience

Normandy is internationally famous thanks to the Deauville American Movie Festival, but also for its equine breeding whether it is for race, sport or leisure purpose. Indeed, Normandy holds numerous studs, 2 of which being international.

Discover Normandy equine heritage guided by a professional from the horse racing world.

At the heart of the Normandy countryside, we open the doors to a Norman stud farm with authentic breeding. You will be one of the rare people to have access to these private and very confidential places.

A privileged moment to discover the functioning of a stud farm for racing horses, with, as appropriate, the presentation of stallions or future champions of horse racing.

Attend a mythical horse race in Deauville

The Deauville racecourse is an international hotspot for horse riding. If it’s been running in autumn and winter since 2003, it’s in August that the racecourse and its racing tradition reborn, inevitably.

Every summer in August, the racecourse opens its doors all month to host a high level program. The best horses are here, accompanied by the best jockeys, the best trainers, and of course their owners who are keen to attend the famous yearling sales near the racetrack.

It is also the unique opportunity to see thoroughbreds frolic by the sea on Deauville beach, in the early morning. Indeed, if the training center of Deauville welcomes horses throughout of the year, it overflows with champions during the summer.