Photogallery of Deauville, France

In France, there is a resort that attracts a big number of guests all year round. This area has a beautiful name – Deauville. The resort has been recognized as one of the most prestigious in France. The city has become famous thanks to international film festivals that take place here every year. Besides them, the resort hosts horse racing competitions and regattas. Nowadays, Deauville is a historical center that is ideal for not only sightseeing but also beach recreation. It is worth noting that many French film stars enjoy visiting Deauville to spend their free time here. The history of the French city with a celebrity status started in the 19th century. Until that time, there was a small village on the site of the modern settlement. Local people were mostly engaged in farming at that time. In 1853, when the Duke of Morny – a politician and half-brother of Napoleon III – became ill, his doctor advised him on finding a place where his disease would not develop. The duke arrived in the French village. Having examined the territory and the area, Morny decided that he couldn’t find a better place. This is when the development of a new seaside resort started. When the resort got its first infrastructure, the Duke of Morny did all he could to make Deauville a more prestigious resort. As the duke was a successful businessman and knew how to make money, his fortune soon increased due to successful speculative real estate sales. The French also know Deauville as … Read further