People enjoy the sunshine on the beach of Deauville, France. /CFP
As a popular seaside resort in Normandy, northwestern France, Deauville boasts a 2 kilometer stretch of sandy beach adorned with colorful parasols, beachfront shops and bars, and an array of sports facilities, making it an ideal destination for day-trippers, vacationers, and sports lovers.
A kite-surfer practices at sunset in Deauville, France. /CFP
The town's iconic boardwalk, established in 1923, runs the entire length of the beach and features hundreds of beach huts.
A person rides a horse as the sun sets on the beach of Deauville, France. /CFP
Deauville is also famous for the glamorous events it hosts, including horse races, polo matches, and the annual Deauville American Film Festival.
People enjoy the sunset on the beach of Deauville, France. /CFP
About a 2-hour drive from Paris, Deauville is one of the French towns that will benefit from the "Olympics effect" by hosting foreign sports delegations. The Chinese delegation, for example, will carry out training for the Paris Olympics there.
A view of Deauville in France /CFP