Normandy
Normandy is composed of five counties known as départements (Eure, Seine-Maritime, Calvados, Orne and Manche) and is inhabited by some 3,300,000 people. There are two administrative regions: Upper Normandy and Lower Normandy.
The variety of landscapes which make up the region highlight Normandy’s charm and reinforces its attraction for tourists. There are numerous monuments and places of interest to discover including Mont St Michel, the Bayeux Tapestry, The D-Day beaches, Etretat, Giverny, La Côte Fleurie, La Côte de Nacre, and many more.
For more information, please visit the following websites:
• Normandy Tourism Board www.normandie-tourisme.fr .
• Deauville Tourist Office www.deauville.org
• Trouville sur Mer Tourist Office www.trouvillesurmer.org
• Caen Tourist Office www.tourisme.caen.fr
• Rouen Tourist Office www.rouentourisme.com
  
The Town of Deauville
In 2010, the town of Deauville will celebrate the 150th anniversary of its founding. 150 years ago people from around the region joined forces to create what the Duc de Morny called “the kingdom of elegance”. Deauville grew rapidly, with several new developments, such as: the Paris-Deauville railway (1863), the race course (1864), Saint-Augustin church (1864), the openings of Hotel Normandy and the Casino (1912), the creation of the “Promenade des Planches” (1923), and the opening of Deauville St-Gatien International Airport (1931).
Today, Deauville successfully preserves its international reputation for its standard of elegance, apparent in such events as the American Film Festival, the excellent horse racing, the renowned bloodstock auctions and yearling sales and much more.
For more information about the town of Deauville, please visit:
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