Visiting Deauville, France: Top Sights on Foot

Deauville is a chic seaside resort in Normandy, celebrated for its Belle Époque elegance, wide sandy beach, the American Film Festival, horse‑racing tradition and the iconic boardwalk known as Les Planches. Visitors are drawn to its mix of refined glamour and relaxed coastal atmosphere. Neywo provides a free audio guide for Deauville with 5 narrated places.

What to see in Deauville

Villa Strassburger

This villa, once called Villa Rothschild, stands as a testament to Deauville’s Belle Époque grandeur. Today it operates as a museum, offering visitors a glimpse into the town’s aristocratic past.

Église Saint-Laurent de Deauville

Located in the Calvados area, this Catholic church is also known as the former parish church or Saint‑Laurent Chapel. Its modest façade belies a long history as a place of worship for the local community.

Ancien couvent des Franciscaines de Deauville

Erected in 1876, this former convent housed the Notre‑Dame de la Pitié sisters until 2012. Over the years it served as a military hospital and a vocational school before being renovated and reopened in 2021 as a cultural centre. Today it displays Deauville’s permanent collections—paintings, photographs, horse‑related artefacts, and memories of the town—while also hosting temporary exhibitions, a youth area, a media library with over 70 000 documents, and spaces for artists in residence. The old convent church now functions as an auditorium, illustrating how a religious building has been adapted for contemporary cultural life.

Casino de Deauville

Founded in 1912, the Casino de Deauville combines a classic‑style casino with a theatre under one roof. Belonging to the Lucien Barrière Group, its formal architecture makes it a distinctive entertainment venue in the heart of town.

Église Saint-Augustin de Deauville

This church, dedicated to Saint Augustine, sits in the Calvados department of France. Its simple design reflects the traditional religious architecture found throughout the region.

Explore Deauville with Neywo

Neywo offers a free audio guide for Deauville featuring 5 narrated places. There is 1 walking tour – “Deauville, from the Convent to the Casino” – covering 2.7 km in about 70 minutes and stopping at 5 sites: the Ancien couvent des Franciscaines de Deauville, Église Saint‑Augustin de Deauville, Casino de Deauville, Villa Strassburger and Église Saint‑Laurent de Deauville. Each story plays automatically as you reach the location, letting you explore at your own pace with no group and no schedule. The guide is available in 11 languages.