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Trouville-sur-Mer
A half-day or one-night stop: walk the beach and fish hall, eat a crêpe on the quay, then cross to Deauville for the casino or boardwalk.
Trouville-sur-Mer is a compact seaside town in Calvados, Normandy, that pairs with Deauville across the Touques river. Its draw is a working fishing port, a 1936 fish hall, a long sandy beach and casual seafood. Most visitors spend a few hours or one night, combining it with Deauville, Honfleur or the D-Day beaches.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- EUR
- Best months
- May–Sep
- avoid Nov–Feb (many places closed or quiet)
- Airports
- CFR · DOL · CDG
- Nights
- 1
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Trouville-sur-Mer, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the euro (EUR, €).France-wide
- SIM or eSIMOrange, SFR, Bouygues Télécom and Free sell prepaid SIMs in their shops and at tabacs; ID is required to register.France-wide
- Tap waterTap water is safe everywhere unless signed otherwise.France-wide
- TippingRestaurant: Service is included; leave 5–10% in cash for good service.France-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/E. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.France-wide
- SafetyVery safe.
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- RestroomsParis has free automatic public toilets (sanisettes); elsewhere use cafés (buy a coffee), museums and stations, where some charge €0.50–1 (≈ US$1–2).France-wide
- Emergency numbers17 police · 18 fire · 15 ambulance (samu) (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysMany national museums close on Monday (Orsay, Versailles, Rodin) or Tuesday (Louvre, Pompidou's temporary sites).France-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportCFR Caen–Carpiquet (About 45 min by car; limited flights, mostly seasonal.).
- Getting aroundWalkable: the beach, fish hall, casino and quay are within 10 min of each other.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee at a café€2–3.50 (≈ US$3–5)
- Budget bedSelf-catering apartment (2–4 people), a night, per room€100 (≈ US$120)
- Mid-range bedDouble room in a mid-range hotel, a night, per room€120 (≈ US$140)
- High-end bedDouble room in a mid-range hotel, a night, per room€200 (≈ US$250)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget €70 (≈ US$85) · Mid €120 (≈ US$140) · High €200 (≈ US$250)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- CFR Caen–Carpiquet (About 45 min by car; limited flights, mostly seasonal.) · DOL Deauville–Normandie (About 10 min by car; seasonal flights from the UK and Ireland.) · CDG Paris Charles de Gaulle (About 2 h 15 min by car or train via Paris.)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
Feb
Avoid
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
Mar
not flagged
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
Apr
not flagged
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
May
Best
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
Jun
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Jul
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Aug
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Sep
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Oct
not flagged
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Nov
Avoid
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
Dec
Avoid
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
Best: May–Sep. Avoid: Nov–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)), coolest Jan (3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C) low), wettest Jan (12 rain days), driest Jul (7). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Trouville-sur-Mer: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
12 rd
Feb
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
10 rd
Mar
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
10 rd
Apr
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
9 rd
May
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
9 rd
Jun
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
8 rd
Jul
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
7 rd
Aug
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
8 rd
Sep
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
9 rd
Oct
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
11 rd
Nov
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
12 rd
Dec
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
12 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
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Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Walkable: the beach, fish hall, casino and quay are within 10 min of each other. A car is needed for Honfleur, the D-Day beaches or inland Calvados.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: About 20 min
Car: about 15 min via D513 and D580.
Old port with 16th-century houses; combine with Trouville for a half-day loop.
Door to door: About 10 min
Walk: footbridge across the Touques river, about 10 min.
Boardwalk, horse racing, upscale shops; the two towns are effectively one destination.
Door to door: About 45 min
Car: about 40 min via D513 and D514.
D-Day beach with the Mulberry harbour remains; allow 2–3 h.
Door to door: About 55 min
Car: about 50 min via A13 and N13.
Tapestry and cathedral; a full day if you also see the beaches.
Door to door: About 50 min
Car: about 45 min via A13.
Castle and WWII museum; better as a base than a day trip from Trouville.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Town centre (near the beach and casino)
Walk to everything; parking is tight.
Deauville
More hotels and restaurants, 10–15 min walk across the bridge.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- €60–90 (≈ US$70–110) excl. bed
- Mid
- €90–150 (≈ US$110–180) excl. bed
- High
- €150 (≈ US$180)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Double room in a mid-range hotel1 × 1 night × €120 | €120 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × €120 | €240 |
| Crêpe and cider on the quay2 × €12 | €24 |
| Casino entry (free, minimum bet varies)2 × €0 · check minimum age 18 | €0 |
| Parking per day in summer2 × €8 | €16 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | €40 |
| Trip total≈ €220 per person per day, bed included | €440≈ US$550 |
2026 estimate in euros; flights and car rental excluded.
Prices of common things
| Crêpe (salted)check | €8 (≈ US$10) |
| Crêpe (sweet)check | €5 (≈ US$6) |
| Bowl of cidercheck | €3 (≈ US$4) |
| Coffee at a café | €2–3.50 (≈ US$3–5) |
| Menu du jour (lunch set) | €15–25 (≈ US$18–30) |
| Parking per hour | €1.50–2.50 (≈ US$2–3) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Trouville and Deauville are connected by a footbridge; the casino is in Trouville, the big boardwalk and horse racing are in Deauville.
- Parking is paid and scarce in summer; use the pay-and-display lots near the port.
- Many restaurants close on Monday or Tuesday outside July–August.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 17
- Fire
- 18
- Ambulance (SAMU)
- 15
- European emergency
- 112
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Emergency
- Police17
- Fire18
- Ambulance15
- European emergency112
Embassy
The US Embassy is in Paris; consular services for Normandy are handled by the Paris embassy or the honorary consul in Caen (check).
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Taxi Deauville station → Trouville centre: about €10–15 (≈ US$12–18)
- Car park per 2 h: about €3–5 (≈ US$4–6)
Say or show
- Bonjour — Hello (bohn-zhoor)
- Merci — Thank you (mair-see)
- S’il vous plaît — Please (seel voo pleh)
- Combien ça coûte ? — How much is it? (kom-byen sa koot)
- Une crêpe, s’il vous plaît — A crêpe, please (oon krep seel voo pleh)
- Où est la plage ? — Where is the beach? (oo eh la plahj)
Trouville is very walkable; no public transport within the town.
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Trouville-sur-Mer. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: May–Sep · avoid Nov–Feb (many places closed or quiet) · month by month →
- 3 airports and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 5 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Place pages for the fish hall, casino and each crêperie with verified hours and prices.
- Walking cluster linking Trouville, Deauville and Honfleur with ferry/taxi options.
- Seasonal event fixtures (July–August beach concerts, September horse racing in Deauville).
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