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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: ⓘ) 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.
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- Saint Catherine’s Church. Saint Catherine’s Church (L’église Sainte-Catherine in french) is the main monument of Honfleur, the one you shouldn’t miss even if you’re only spending a few hours in town.
- Le Vieux Bassin. Le Vieux Bassin is the picturesque name given to the typical Norman port of Honfleur. It was built it 1681 and necessitated destruction of part of the city’s ramparts in order to enlarge the old port.
- Notre-Dame de Grace. Overlooking Honfleur, the Notre-Dame de Grace chapel was built at the beginning of the 17th century to replace the old chapel destroyed by a cliff collapse.
- See the Normandy Bridge. The Normandy Bridge (Pont de Normandie) was built in 1995 and links Honfleur to Le Havre. It’s a true symbol of maritime supremacy in the region.
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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.
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.
