Trouville, Deauville's sister

Before you set off to discover this pearl of Normandy, head for La Cabane Perchée. This is the place for you, lovers of exceptional brunches! You'll have to be there on Sunday morning and pay €35, but it's well worth it. Comfortably seated facing the sea, on the edge of the beach, a festival of different dishes awaits you. The address also serves as a bar and restaurant at any time of day. Please note that in low season the restaurant is closed from Monday to Wednesday.

Trouville-sur-Mer offers visitors a wide range of sites to discover, and the town's listed villas are a must-see. To discover and admire them, all you have to do is follow the promenade des planches de Trouville. Here it's called the Promenade Savignac. From this promenade, in the open air, you can admire the villas Sidonia, **Esmeralda** and the famous Roches Noires, the former luxury hotel that was home to Marguerite Duras. A little further inland lies the village centre. Lose yourself in the narrow streets and climb the many staircases. Notice the architecture of the old fishermen's cottages.

Finally, to learn more about the history and development of the seaside resort of Trouville-sur-Mer, head for the Villa Montebello museum. This seaside art and history museum features collections centred on the fine arts (paintings, prints) of the Romantics. The remarkable collection of renowned poster artists, including the famous Trouvillais by adoption, Raymond Savignac, is well worth a visit. Each year, a different exhibition is on offer to visitors, often linked to the region. Admission charged, children under 12 free. The museum is open from Wednesday to Sunday in summer, and only on Saturdays and Sundays in winter.

The Trouville Casino, created in 1912, offers over 200 slot machines and several table games. On-site bars and restaurants cater for all appetites. To make matters worse, the structure of the building is superb. The history of gambling in Trouville dates back to 1808, when the municipality was authorised to offer entertainment to wealthy Parisians on holiday. The casino is open every day from 9.30am to 2am (4am on Fridays and Saturdays). The Les Cures Marines hotel completes the casino's range of services and leisure facilities.

⭐ L'Hôtel L'Estran

L'Hôtel L'Estran offers the best rates in the seaside resort. It is set back from the town centre. To the south of Trouville, opposite the Pont des Belges linking Deauville. The hotel offers comfortable single rooms. Family rooms are available for up to 4 people (two adults and two children). Breakfast is served every morning and must be booked in advance. The hotel does not have a private car park. However, you can park in the car park located 200 metres from the hotel along Quai Kennedy. Finally, if you are bringing your bicycle, the hotel has a garage where you can store it.

⏰ When should you come and enjoy the remarkable setting of Trouville-sur-Mer?

Trouville remains lively all year round. The crowds are heaviest at weekends. You should also be prepared for crowds during the school holidays.

🚌 How do I get to Trouville-sur-Mer?

The town of Trouville is very well served by train (Trouville-Deauville station typical with its half-timbering). From Paris, head for Saint-Lazare station, allow 2 hours 30 minutes for the journey. By plane, the commune is linked to a number of destinations via Deauville-Normandie airport. Private aviation and flying club. By road, Paris is 200 kilometres away, a journey time of just under 2? hours. Once in the heart of the resort, the city's main attractions are within easy reach.

📍 Where can I park near Trouville's lively attractions?

Please note that parking in the heart of the resort is subject to a charge. To find the cheapest car parks, head for the southern entrance to the town. Around the Pont des Belges, for example, parking is cheaper than around the casino. In winter, parking is free. For trouble-free parking, come early in the summer!