Honfleur, France

Honfleur

A painterly harbour lined with tall, narrow houses in Normandy.

  • All year
  • 1 night
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Things to do

2 days in Honfleur

Day 1

  1. MorningWalk around the Vieux Bassin harbour, lined with tall slate-fronted houses painters loved.
  2. AfternoonVisit the wooden Sainte-Catherine church, built by shipwrights, and the Eugène Boudin museum.
  3. EveningHave dinner on the harbour as the lights reflect in the water.

Day 2

Visit the D-Day beaches, or the cliffs of Étretat.

What to eat

Fresh seafood, Normandy cider and a glass of calvados.

Local tips

Make the most of Honfleur

Beat the crowds

Weekends and summer afternoons are busy around the harbour. Mornings are quiet.

Best photo spot

The tall, narrow houses reflected in the Vieux Bassin harbour, best early in the morning.

Getting there

Buses run from Le Havre and Caen. Easiest by car.

Don't miss nearby

The beaches of Deauville and Trouville, and Étretat's cliffs across the Seine.

Good to know

Visit the wooden church of Sainte-Catherine, built by shipbuilders. The town inspired many Impressionist painters.

Secret spots

1 secret spot near Honfleur

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Plan your visit

Getting to Honfleur

Getting there

  • Deauville Airport (DOL)8 km away
  • Paris-Orly Airport (ORY)175 km away
  • Rouen65 km away
  • Brighton160 km away

Reachable by car or public transport; a car gives you more freedom to explore the area. Distances are in a straight line.

At a glance

Best timeAll year
TypeHidden town
Good forCoast, Food
Getting thereCar or public transport
Stay1 night
CountryFrance

Questions

Honfleur: good to know

Is Honfleur worth visiting?

Yes, especially if you like the coast and food. A painterly harbour lined with tall, narrow houses in Normandy.

How many days do you need in Honfleur?

Plan 1 night. Our free 2-day plan above shows how to spend your time.

When is the best time to visit Honfleur?

You can visit all year. Weekends and summer afternoons are busy around the harbour. Mornings are quiet.

How do you get to Honfleur?

The nearest airport is Deauville Airport (DOL), about 8 km away. Buses run from Le Havre and Caen. Easiest by car.

What is there to see near Honfleur?

Nearby hidden places include Étretat (32 km), Rouen (63 km) and Giverny (102 km).

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