Deauville: a certain idea of the seaside resort

Among the seaside resorts created in the 19th century on the Channel and Atlantic coasts, Deauville occupies a pre-eminent position, which it has never lost. From its foundation, ex nihilo, to its remarkable development, the seaside resort was the fruit of a wealthy society in search of distinction, investing lavishly and competing in comfort and luxury.

The Normandy resort blossomed with the help of remarkable architectural shapes and volumes, creating a powerful system of images. Deauville was also an inspiration for many other resorts: the men who had contributed to its success would literally export the Deauville model and help found other well-known seaside resorts.
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