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Normandy Barrière, Five-star hotel in Deauville, France

Normandy Barrière is a five-star hotel in the seaside town of Deauville, featuring Anglo-Norman architecture and traditional toile de Jouy patterns throughout its spaces. Rooms and suites overlook either the sea or city streets, with multiple restaurants and wellness facilities available to guests.

Architect Théo Petit designed this building, which opened in 1912 and marked the beginning of luxury tourism along the Normandy coast. Its opening came during a time of significant social change and established it as a model for other seaside resorts.

This establishment has served as a gathering place for artists and filmmakers since opening, shaping Deauville's cultural identity to this day. Guests experience the intertwining of French refinement with international creative circles.

The hotel is located about two hours from Paris and provides access to play areas and supervision for children, plus multiple dining options. Guests can easily reach Deauville's famous wooden boardwalk and enjoy on-site wellness facilities.

The property hosts Deauville's American Film Festival, regularly attracting celebrated actors and filmmakers from around the world. This event has made the hotel a key connection point between French hospitality and international cinema for decades.

Location: Deauville

Inception: 1912

Architects: Théo Petit

Official opening: 1912

Website: http://lucienbarriere.com/localized/fr/hotel/etablissements/deauville_hotel_normandy_barriere.htm

GPS coordinates: 49.36000,0.07085

Latest update: December 6, 2025 16:04

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Photographic locations in Deauville and Trouville

Deauville and Trouville on the Norman coast attract photographers with their mix of beach landscapes, historic architecture, and town life. The long beaches of both towns, lined with colorful wooden cabins and boardwalks, offer classic coastal scenes. The marina at Deauville shows moored sailboats, while markets in both towns fill with local produce and seafood. The neighborhoods around Place de Morny and Cornuché Boulevard preserve Belle Époque atmosphere through manor houses, Norman-style hotels, and the Casino Barrière facing the sea. Cultural sites like the Franciscan Convent Cultural Center in Deauville and the Trouville Museum Villa Montebello provide architectural details and exhibition spaces. Religious buildings, including Saint Augustine Church and Trouville-sur-Mer Church, stand among residential streets. Historic estates such as Villa Strassburger and Manoir de Bénerville show regional building styles, while the Bains Pompéiens stand out with their unusual bathhouse architecture. From La Touques Racecourse to the Belgian Bridge, these locations offer different perspectives on two towns that have kept their coastal identity.

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stephren
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Mar 31, 2025 12:37

The quintessential palace, classical and timeless!

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