Honfleur, France Travel Guide

Location:

Honfleur, France

Date:

End of September 

Weather:

The weather was great. It was pleasant, a little chilly in the evening but great during the day.  

Traveled With/Met Traveling:

Family

Accommodations:

We stayed at an Airbnb right off the old harbor. It was a great location and so fun to be at the heart of this charming town.

Interesting Information: 

The mouth of the Seine River is in Honfleur. If you walk past Hotel le Cheval Blanc you will find the mouth of the Seine River

Favorite Food/Drinks: 

• We grabbed some crepes and other goodies at the market and they were delicious. 
• Le Champlain - we arrived late one night and this was one of the only restaurants open. They were so kind and we got some seafood that we absolutely loved. 

Highlights/Memories:

• Le Viieux Bassin - This Harbor is a great place to walk around and admire the beautiful buildings. Shop, stroll for cafes and people watch.
• St. Catherine Church (Eglise Ste. Catherine)
• Vibrant Market every Saturday 
• Walk around and explore the town. You will find great bakeries, flowers, cafes, and beautiful buildings.
• If you want to do a self guided tour of the area you can rent an audioguide from the Tourist Office
• Vieux Bassin (Old Port) - Stand near water facing Honfluer’s square harbor, with the merry-go-round across the lock to your left, and survey the town.
• Walk up Cote de Grace for a great view of Honfluer and the Normandy Bridge
• The Normandy Bridge is the longest cable-stayed bridge in the Western World
• Walk along the estuary from the harbor to the beach. You will get a great view of the Normandy Bridge.

Recommendations For Next Time:

I wanted to check out Etretat, which is about 45 min away, but we ran out of time. Next time I want to make it a point to explore these chalky cliffs and different walking trails above the beach. These cliffs and views have been painted in many Impressionists paintings and next time I want to see it for myself!