Deauville, Normandy (30 mins from both Le Havre and Caen, 1.5 hour from Dieppe, 3 hours drive from Calais).
Situated in the heart of Normandy, the old harbour town of Deauville is ideally located for enjoying the surrounding countryside or exploring the various pretty local ports such as Honfleur and Trouville. The international resort has long been a playground for the rich, famous for its lively bars, restaurants, casinos, film festival and sandy beaches as well as offering a range of activities such as horse riding, sailing, windsurfing and go-karting.
Golfers are spoilt for choice in the Normandy area, with some of the best courses in France within a 20km radius.