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What to do and see in Honfleur, France: The Best Places and 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. On Saturday, visit the town's lively market and stock up on local cheese.
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1. Saint Catherine's Church
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4.5 based on 2 reviews
This famous 15th-century Cathedral is the largest surviving wooden church in France.
Reviewed By Dutch-Mikey - Normandy, France
This is one beautiful and very old church. The build is quite special, based on local knowledge (ship building).
The church is very spacious, pleasant and still intimate. The feel to the church is really "old", you know this is a very old church.
At Christmas, the Xmas scenes are out of this world.. a lot of work went into them.
2. Notre Dame de Grace
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4.5 based on 533 reviews
Reviewed By Brian C - Honfleur, France
Well worth the climb for the view of the sein, the fisherman's church with bells outside,and the special open air service area for Pentecost celebrations.
Take the steep hill up from the Homme du Bois side of the town then walk back via the viewing point looking over the town and the Pont du Normandy.
3. Le Vieux Bassin
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4.5 based on 2 reviews
Reviewed By nancyen - Annapolis, MD
As a fan of the impressionist painters, particularly Boudin, I have wanted to visit the picturesque town of Honfleur for years. The whole town, especially the old port, is like walking through a picture postcard.
The menagerie of boats; the carousel; the colorful tall, skinny buildings; the cafes that line the walk .. all combine to create a perfectly composed picture.
We loved walking around and stopping in one of the outdoor cafes for lunch.
Would highly recommend a visit to slow down and enjoy this lovely town.
4. Le Jardin Public
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4 based on 274 reviews
Reviewed By Peter3152 - Auckland, New Zealand
This large free public garden is easy to walk to from the town…just head for the coast and bear left. You will arrive ultimately at the beach on the English Channel coastline….go back into the Gardens and walk through sub tropical array of lawns, flower beds and small lakes. There is a children’s playground and ample supply of butterflies if you have not already visited the Butterfly garden nearby.
The head and shoulder statues are tastefully presented within small arbours dedicated to the notable founders, benefactors and artists of the region of Honfleur including Monet, Satie and Baudelaire – it is very well done and worth a nice flat and leisurely walk to get there.
5. Office de Tourisme de Honfleur
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4 based on 284 reviews
Reviewed By kamakshi2015 - Bengaluru, India
Anyone coming here as a visitor should come to this office for the needed guidance for making your experience richer . The iconic building itself is located in a prime place overlooking the busy high street . The personnel are most helpful . There are various brochure in French and in English to plan your days .
6. Pont de Normandie
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4 based on 1 reviews
Completed in 1995, this massive bridge, which crosses the Seine, measures over 2,800 feet at its longest section and 1.3 miles in total, a world-record for its type when it was built.
7. Naturospace
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4 based on 719 reviews
Set amid an outstanding flower an tropical tree collection, in an atmosphere that range between 25 an 28 degrees Celsius, punctuated with mist and tropical rain, the Naturospace Butterfly House offers you a getaway amid free-roaming birds and butterflies. This indoor location and its regulated climate offers visitors a stunning journey, a rare and unforgettable moment, filled with wonder at the view of rare species which are among the most colorful of the animal kingdom.
Reviewed By Umekita - Dusseldorf, Germany
This place is not big but well organized. Reserve around 1 hour to walk around. Prepare for humid and hot environment (as one should expected here). Take a walk from the harbor to here and enjoy the architecture of the town.
8. Carrousel a Honfleur
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4 based on 89 reviews
Reviewed By kamakshi2015 - Bengaluru, India
The place which will enthrall you as a Kid is the merry goround . The families with young kids will love it . Location could not have been better across the street and next to anchored the yachts . Crowded on weekend . There was no crowd when we visited. Lots of fun and delight . Tickets are moderate .
9. Satie House and Museum (Maisons Satie)
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4 based on 368 reviews
Reviewed By Paulyn W - Warsaw, Poland
We only had time to visit one museum in Honfleur and decided to visit the Satie House because it's nothing like we've visited before. Although a small museum, it kept us captivated because of the surprises in each room and with each exhibit. Some rooms have sensor operated gadgets and play music and commentaries depending on the closest exhibit we stood by. The music is rather enchanting and makes a delightful visit all in all.
10. Eglise Saint-Leonard
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4 based on 96 reviews
Reviewed By Patrick D - Warsaw, Poland
The Saint Léonard church stands on the eponymous square, slightly elevated. The church bears the name of a hermit, Leonardo, who lived in the time of Clovis.
The current church was built in the 17th century on the ruins of the ancient sanctuary of the same name, destroyed during the Hundred Years War.
Its main portal, beautiful illustration of the flamboyant Gothic style, contrasts with its octagonal belfry Louis XV, decorated with musical instruments. The sculpted portal, the clock dial, the bell tower, testifies medieval art.
An eighteenth century lectern that you can admire inside the church is listed as a historical monument. .
An armchair of the bishop was bequeathed by Monsignor Suhard, bishop of Bayeux-Lisieux.
A splendid organ is planted in this church.
The visit of its interior is worth a look, if only for its stained glass windows and its frescoes. Also to see the Fountains and a wash house dating from the 15th century, very close to the church.,,For lovers of architecture.
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