Trouville-sur-Mer

Trouville-sur-Mer is a coastal town in Normandy that stretches along the English Channel where the River Touques reaches the sea. It faces Deauville across the water and features a sandy beach alongside a working harbor.

The fishing village began its transformation into a seaside resort during the 1800s when railways improved access from Paris. This shift turned Trouville into one of the first beach destinations on the Normandy coast.

Painters like Claude Monet and Eugène Boudin came to Trouville in the 1800s to capture the coastal light and changed how people saw the region through their work. The town's role in this artistic movement remains part of how locals and visitors understand the place.

The town has direct train service to Paris and offers lodging options year-round, from hotels to vacation apartments. The harbor and beach are close to the town center, making the area easy to explore on foot.

A covered fish market from 1936 sits at the harbor entrance and displays fresh catches from local fishing boats each day. This working market offers a glimpse into how fishing remains central to daily life in the town.

Location: canton of Trouville-sur-Mer

Location: Calvados

Location: arrondissement of Lisieux

Elevation above the sea: 92 m

Shares border with: Cricquebœuf, Deauville, Saint-Gatien-des-Bois, Touques, Villerville

Address: Trouville-sur-Mer, France

Phone: +33231144141

Email: mairie@mairie-trouville-sur-mer.fr

Website: http://trouville.fr

GPS coordinates: 49.36750,0.08167

Latest update: December 17, 2025 07:51