To ensure everyone can enjoy the beach safely, we have put together some simple rules to follow.
Whether you're here to swim, sunbathe, or simply stroll along the coast, these tips will help you have a pleasant and peaceful time. We promise, it's not a disaster!
FOR YOUR SAFETY
- The beach is supervised on weekends and public holidays in May from 11am to 18pm, every day in June from 11am to 18pm, every day in July and August from 11am to 19pm and on weekends in September from 11am to 18pm.
- Respect the bathing areas: it is forbidden to bathe near the groynes at high tide and to walk on them at low tide.
- Observe and respect the bathing flags:
- Green flag: swimming is permitted and supervised. Go ahead, the water is safe!
- Orange flag: Dangerous swimming, supervised. Watch out, it's starting to get rough!
- Red flag: No swimming. No swimming today, sorry!
- Windsock (onshore wind): danger. Hang up your hats!
- Purple flag (pollution): swimming prohibited. We'll pass today.
- Black and white checkered flag: aquatic and nautical activities area. Ride the wave!
SOME PRACTICAL TIPS
- Check the swimming flags, tides, weather and possible hazards posted at the help station. A little reading before diving in!
- Don't leave valuables unattended on the beach. Seagulls have expensive tastes!
- First aid station can be reached by telephone at 02 31 88 18 39.
- National Sea Rescue Society (SNSM): 06 83 78 95 94.
- In case of theft, contact the municipal police at 02 31 14 22 50 or the Police Station at 02 31 14 61 70 (open 24 hours a day – Rue Désiré le Hoc in Deauville). For any emergency, dial 24.
NO PICNICKING
By municipal decree of April 3, 2014, picnics and camping are strictly prohibited on all the beaches of Trouville-sur-Mer.
Smoking ban on the beach from July 1, 2025
As part of a national decree aimed at protecting young people and improving the quality of life in public spaces, smoking will be banned on the beach at Trouville-sur-Mer from July 1, 2025.
We are counting on the civic-mindedness and sense of responsibility of everyone – residents and visitors alike – to comply with these new regulations.
And if you miss the gesture, consider replacing it with an ice cream, a waffle, or simply a deep breath of sea air... it's just as soothing and much better for your health!
PET PERMISSION
Our 4-legged friends are welcome in Trouville-sur-Mer, provided you respect some rules :
- It is forbidden to allow your dog to soil play areas and sandboxes reserved for children.
- Access to the beach is regulated: dogs are allowed on the beach all year round, before 10 a.m. and after 19 p.m. While respecting these times, if dogs are let loose, they must always remain under the control of their owner or guardian.
- Dogs on leashes are allowed on the main boardwalk, "Promenade Savignac." A lovely walk awaits!
It is possible to ride horses 2 hours before and 2 hours after low tide on wet sand only. A request must be made in advance to the lifeguard station at Trouville-sur-Mer beach.
DRONE USE IN TROUVILLE-SUR-MER
Want to immortalize your stay with your drone? Find out the regulations in Trouville-sur-Mer below. And don't forget, even drones have rules to follow!
Do you want to fly a drone for fun or for a low-risk flight? You must comply with the regulations for open category flights. Find all the piloting rules you need to know and follow on the website of the Prefecture of Calvados website .
The use of drones and scale models is subject to civil aviation regulations. Find out more. the map restricted areas for recreational drones, which must be consulted each time before flying them. Because no one wants their drone to end up in police custody!
FISHING ON SHORE
Since the dawn of time, the sea has been an important source of food for humans. Over the centuries, coastal dwellers have learned to take advantage of the resources made available to them by the sea. Requiring little equipment, shore fishing has been an activity practiced by humans since the dawn of time, whether for trade or to improve their daily lives. And let's face it, it's also a great excuse to take a stroll on the beach!
Today, there are very few professional shore fishermen left. Shore fishing is practiced mainly by vacationers and coastal residents as a leisure activity. So, grab your boots and buckets and let's go hunting for marine treasure!
Fish
Fishing for fish is permitted, subject to personal consumption and compliance with regulatory sizes. Not enough to fill an aquarium, but enough for a good dinner!
Shellfish
Fishing for crustaceans (crawling crab, crab, lobster) is permitted year-round along the entire Calvados coastline, subject to personal consumption and compliance with regulatory sizes. The following are the minimum sizes to be respected:
- Spider crabs: 12 cm minimum
- Bouquets: 5 cm minimum
- Shrimp: 3 cm minimum
- Curry combs: 6,5 cm minimum
- Crabs: 14 cm minimum
Shells
- From Honfleur to the Trouville Hennequeville Nautical Club: shellfish collecting is permanently prohibited for health reasons. Sorry, but shellfish are for the eyes, not the taste buds!
- From the Trouville Hennequeville Nautical Club in Houlgate: shellfish collection is permitted, subject to restrictions for health reasons. Remember to check the regulations at the first aid station before heading out fishing.
Any questions? See these useful links:
- Gathering seafood by hand in Calvados / Prefecture of Calvados website
- Fishing Activity Information Office (Fish Market): Tel.: 02 31 98 40 66
- Seafarers' Service (Town Hall): Tel.: 02 31 88 36 21
- The Departmental Directorate of Territories and the Sea: 10 Bd du Général Vanier – 14052 CAEN Cedex 4, Tel.: 02 31 43 15 00 / 02 31 53 66 30 (maritime social service)
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