Honfleur

Discover Honfleur and the surrounding area on holiday

Honfleur, the small Norman town known for its tall, colourful houses dating from the 17th and 18th centuries. Take the time to stroll along its narrow streets, where the atmosphere is so peaceful. As you stroll along, you'll fall under the spell of the Vieux Bassin, right in the heart of the historic centre, where you can admire the church of Sainte Catherine, the largest church in France, whose distinctive feature is that it is built of wood and has a separate bell tower. Honfleur is also known as the city of painters, having inspired great Impressionists such as Claude Monet. Many museums have paid tribute to them, including the Eugène Boudin Museum. Take a stroll through the Jardin des personnalités, one of the town's major attractions. Superbly maintained and free of charge, you'll come across busts of famous people linked to the town's history, as well as unexpected plant species. Continuing on your way, you'll come across the Notre-Dame de Grâce chapel, located on the heights of Honfleur, offering a superb panoramic view of the town. Our favourite: a visit to the Maisons Satie. Here you can discover the works of musician and composer Erik Satie. Take a musical tour of the rooms in the house where he was born: a charming and original visit to Honfleur. From your holiday rental, Clévacances also recommends exploring Grestain Abbey in Fatouville Grestain - the site where William the Conqueror's mother is buried - the Medieval House and Eel Trail in Saint-Sulpice de Grimbouville, the stained glass windows of Saint-Hélier in Beuzeville, or the Mont Corel Trail in Berville-sur-Mer. Of course, treat yourself to a relaxing break on the famous Plage du Butin!

Activities to do near Honfleur during your holiday

Ideally located, Honfleur can be the starting point for many excursions in the Augeron hinterland: the cheese route, the cider route, but also walks in the footsteps of the Impressionists. Take advantage of your holiday rental in Honfleur to discover and taste the local produce. Two not-to-be-missed sites are the Cidrerie in Beuzeville and the Manoir d'Apreval in Pennedepie, where you can visit the cider estate and buy picnic baskets to enjoy under the apple trees in the grounds. For the little ones, the Ferme des Cocottes in Saint-Maclou will be a delight: educational farm, organic chicken farm and permaculture garden, followed by the Labyrinthe d'Honfleur in Equemauville: maze in a cornfield. If you want to discover a wide variety of plants and butterflies in a modern greenhouse, we recommend the Naturospace and the town's gardens. And don't forget the traditional organic market, where you can sample delicious local produce. As there is something for everyone, and for shopping aficionados, don't miss the Honfleur Normandy Outlet, just outside Honfleur. You can get there easily from your holiday rental. It has a large car park and is open during the week, and even on Sundays! Finally, after all that effort… there's comfort to be found in the town's specialities: Honfleur hachis, a mixture of several minced meats, and galichot, a subtle blend of blinis, pancakes… and the famous Normandy crêpe! Two delights to tantalise your taste buds in one of the pretty little restaurants on the Vieux Bassin! Your stay in Honfleur will be unforgettable!