What Is Deauville, France Most Known For?
Deauville, France, is a town in the region of Lower Normandy, along the northern coast. It's a two-hour train journey from Paris, and although you might have heard of it, you might not know why. A seaside resort also known as the "city of the horse," Deauville is preparing to celebrate its 150th anniversary in 2010.
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Horses
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Deauville has long been a center for equestrian events, with its first hippodrome completed in 1864. Today, a covered complex allows international-level racing all year. Deauville is also a center for polo, show-jumping and horse auctions. Lexington, Kentucky, another horse town, is one of its "sister cities."
Movies
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The American Film Festival has been held in Deauville since 1975, and in 1999 the Asian Film Festival made its debut there. A few notable winners of the American festival's Grand Prix have been "Little Miss Sunshine" in 2006, "Crash" in 2005 and "Being John Malkovich" in 1999.
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Gambling
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Deauville's famous casino was built in 1912 and is the fourth largest in France. It offers a full range of table games as well as 320 slot machines.
Music
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Deauville is home to two annual music festivals: the Easter Music Festival started in 1997 and the August Music Festival that began in 2002.
The Beach
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What started out as a small village in Normandy quickly turned into a summer resort town for the rich international set in the early 1900s. Over the years, it has expanded and now receives visitors all year.
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