May 6, 2021 · Honfleur is one of France's most visited towns and it's not hard to see why! Enjoy its picture-perfect harbour, galleries and restaurants all year round.

Honfleur (French: [ɔ̃flœʁ] ⓘ) is a commune in the Calvados department in northwestern France. It is located on the southern bank of the estuary of the Seine across from Le Havre and very close to the exit of the Pont de Normandie. The people that inhabit Honfleur are called Honfleurais.

Apr 4, 2024 · You'll instantly fall in love with Honfleur's picturesque streets and its old port lined with colourful cafes and restaurants.

Aug 6, 2023 · Visiting Honfleur means discovering a nice little town, with its cobbled alleys, half-timbered houses, small typical harbour and old trawlers. This Normandy town for sure will surprise you! My guide of things to do and see in Honfleur will help you to discover this millennial city!

Honfleur, a harbor in Normandy, was popular with Impressionist painters like Monet and Boudin. They found its changing light and picturesque quays inspiring—and even today, if you return to the same spot every day to take a photo, you'll find no two are the same. On Saturday, visit the town's lively market and stock up on local cheese.

Mar 15, 2023 · Best things to do to do in Honfleur for a weekend or more: old port, museums, churches, gardens, beach... with lots of practical tips

Wandering around the harbour and up and down the wiggly cobble stone streets of Honfleur is one of life’s great pleasures. It’s one of the finest places in France for simply sitting and watching at a terrace café with a steaming bowl of moules mariniere and a glass of chilled wine.

While its neighbour Le Havre, to the east of the seine, has developed into France's second busiest international port, Honfleur has remained a small town, population just over 8,000, with a very attractive historic harbour, a unique 15th century St. Catherine's church, a maritime museum, and an extensive historic quarter with many old buildings.

Jan 7, 2025 · Honfleur is more than a destination – it’s a celebration of French art de vivre, where every detail, from its charming décor to its immersive history and dog-friendly hospitality, invites you to slow down and savour the moment.

Apr 13, 2023 · Perhaps Normandy’s most picturesque (and most photographed and insta-worthy) port, Honfleur is the perfect short-break destination for travellers who love art and history. Located on the Seine estuary, just opposite Le Havre, Honfleur looks good in …