INCLUDED IN THE 3.5 HOUR OPTION 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.

INCLUDED IN THE 3.5 HOUR OPTION The present building dates from the twelfth and thirteenth century. The building is registered as a historic monument on September 23, 1977.

INCLUDED IN THE 3.5 HOUR OPTION It was built between 1907 and 1912 on the plans of the architect Georges Pichereau Caen on behalf of Henri de Rothschild, on the site of a farm he had bought in 1875 Gustave Flaubert, farm Coteau . She is the archetype of the second generation of the neo-Norman style.

INCLUDED IN THE 3.5 HOUR OPTION On the initiative of Duc de Morny, founder of the Deauville resort, the racecourse was inaugurated in August 18631, the year in which two first races were held on 14 and 15 August. Gradually, the reunion expands, with the creation of the Deauville Cup in 1866, endowed with 20 000 F and an object of art of 10 000 F and the Grand Prix of Deauville in 1871.

INCLUDED IN THE 3.5 HOUR OPTION "A monkey in winter", a film by Henri Verneuil, was shot there during the winter of 1961-1962. Villerville appears there under the name of Tigreville. A local association, created in 2001, perpetuates the memory of the shooting. Since June 2007, a large photo of the film Jean Gabin and Jean-Paul Belmondo, the two stars of the film, has been hanging on a wall at the entrance to the main street. Down this street is the Norman Cabaret, a restaurant used for filming.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.