Trouville-sur-Mer Travel Guide

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Walk along the river Touques to admire the architecture of the cosy houses and the local market (marché de la toussaint here on the photo)

Spectacular arrays of all things fishy, on Saturdays on the Quayside...may well be on other days too. Worth looking at just to see what's still wriggling on the slab. If you're self-catering/camping this is the place to shop.

Best value horse racing in Europe, especially in August. There's a meeting every other day with some very big ones attracting all the top jockeys. Best thing about it is that it is very cheap to get in. Only 3 euros (4 euros on staurdays). Also if you go round the tourist offices you'll probably find free entry leaflets. There's also loads for the kids to do (rides, gifts)...and all free. unlike British racecourses they make their money from a cut of the tote rather than ripping you off at the gate. Take a picnic (plenty of picnic tables) and save even more. Very smart racecourses although jeans and shorts are okay. Puts British horse-racing to shame.