Escape to Normandy's Côte Fleurie, Shore Excursion from Honfleur

A Seaside Escape on Normandy’s Côte Fleurie

Step off your ship in Honfleur and into a world of seaside elegance, color, and coastal charm. This half-day private shore excursion reveals the best of Normandy’s Côte Fleurie — the famous Flowered Coast — where Trouville-sur-Mer and Deauville reflect two sides of the French seaside dream.

Designed especially for cruise passengers, this tour blends gentle exploration, authentic encounters, and timeless scenery — guided by your English-speaking driver-guide aboard a premium air-conditioned minivan.

Trouville-sur-Mer – Authentic Normandy by the Sea

Your journey begins in Trouville, a vibrant fishing port that inspired 19th-century artists and writers long before Deauville became fashionable. Stroll along the harborfront promenade, where colorful boats sway in the tide and vintage Savignac posters decorate the seafront. Visit the lively Fish Market, the beating heart of the town, where fishermen sell oysters, mussels, and prawns fresh from the Channel.

Breathe in the scent of salt and sea, chat with the local vendors, and — if you wish — enjoy a tasting of oysters or shrimp with a glass of crisp Normandy cider. The pace is easy, the walking is light, and the atmosphere is wonderfully authentic.

Deauville – Glamour, Grace, and the French Art de Vivre

A short five-minute drive across the bridge brings you to Deauville, Trouville’s elegant twin — a masterpiece of Belle Époque architecture and seaside sophistication. Here, wide boulevards, grand hotels, and colorful beach cabanas tell stories of Parisian nobility and film stars who made Deauville their playground.

Walk the legendary boardwalk “Les Planches,” lined with wooden cabins bearing the names of Hollywood icons, or admire the grandeur of the Hôtel Normandy and the Casino Barrière — both emblems of Deauville’s timeless style. Your guide will bring these landmarks to life with tales of Coco Chanel’s first boutique, the Deauville American Film Festival, and the city’s enduring allure as the Parisian Riviera of Normandy.

Time to Savor the Coast

After your guided exploration, enjoy free time for lunch or leisure in Deauville’s elegant town center. Relax over a meal at a classic brasserie such as Le Drakkar or La Belle Époque, browse chic boutiques, or simply sit on a terrace with a coffee and watch the waves roll in. Whether you choose seafood, cider, or a quiet stroll, the experience captures the very essence of Normandy’s art of living — authentic, refined, and effortlessly relaxing.

Return to Honfleur

Following your visit, your driver-guide will bring you comfortably back along the scenic coastal road to Honfleur, arriving at your ship in plenty of time for embarkation.