Regions of France

A renowned Norman seaside resort town, Deauville is considered one of France’s most prestigious towns, boasting a casino, palaces, listed villas, racecourses, pleasure ports, a congress centre, an American film festival and golf courses. Its beach is equally renowned for its boardwalk and its famous parasols in orange, red, blue and green depending on the sectors, all tied up in the famed “nœud Deauvillais” (Deauville knot). Deauville Star of the Cote Fleurie Hôtel Barrière Le Normandy Deauville Deauville, Cote Fleurie, Normandy Built in 1912, the Normandy is one of Deauville’s living legends and contributed to the posh and chic reputation of the seaside resort. A paradise for golf lovers, horse riders and race-goers, movie stars and celebrity spotters as well as casino gamblers, the hotel enjoys a privileged location on Deauville beach's famous wooden boardwalk, the Planches. Its Belle Époque style is a picture of opulence. Dining is excellent at the contemporary brasserie, unsurprisingly called La Belle Époque. A major tourist site along the Côte Fleurie in the department of Calvados, Honfleur is a charming town that is renowned for its picturesque Vieux Bassin and characterised by its houses covered in slate, and has been painted many a time by such esteemed artists as Gustave Courbet, Eugène Boudin, Claude Monet and Johan Barthold Jongkind, all of whom formed the Honfleur School that contributed to the birth of the Impressionist movement. Honfleur The city of painters La Ferme Saint-Siméon A member of Relais & Chateux, Honfleur, Cote Fleurie, Normandy La Ferme Saint-Siméon, a fully restored 17th-century Normandy farm, was used extensively by the Impressionist painters who were smitten by its shifting skies, rapidly changing light, and wild coastlines. Drawing on its unique heritage, the property invites guests to immerse themselves in their world. Expect indulgent spa facilities, cutting edge cuisine and refined accommodation. Hôtel Saint-Delis A member of Relais & Chateux, Honfleur, Cote Fleurie, Normandy Home to Henri de Saint-Delis during the last century, the painter’s soulful spirit lives on in this private mansion located in the heart of Honfleur. This very special boutique hotel offers just 9 stylishly decorated rooms. Shareing amenities with La Ferme Saint Simeon, the hotel also proposes that guests enjoy the culinary delights of their wonderful restaurant, Vieux Honfleur, which is just a 5-minute walk from the hotel. 50