Hello and welcome to my new Walking Tour in Honfleur, Normandy.
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On this Sathurday morning, I moved to Normandy in West Northern France to visit Honfleur, a charming Port Town.
The town’s history dates back over 1,000 years, to medieval times. Those of you that love medieval architecture are in for a treat! The town center is lined with typical half-timbered houses that are particularly well preserved. Don’t miss Honfleur while you visit Normandy.
Honfleur was an important transit point for goods starting in the 12th century. It was a crucial stop for items transiting from the sea and then on to England. The lovely port attests to the city’s seafaring past. The port and harbor are now home to numerous restaurants and shops, making it the ideal spot to grab lunch and do some relaxing afternoon shopping.
Today is the market day and stalls are displayed through the streets all the way to the Harbour.
It's a great place for purchasing typical french products like cheese, baguettes, french charcuteries and normand specialities. It's a very touristic place so the prices are high. Prefer the Cormeilles Market, it's cheapest.
The harbour has a large selection of cafés and bars around the marina and these also looked of good quality.
Honfleur is especially known for its old port, characterized by its houses with slate-covered frontages, painted frequently by artists. There have been many notable artists, including, Gustave Courbet, Eugène Boudin, Claude Monet and Johan Jongkind, forming the école de Honfleur (Honfleur school) which contributed to the appearance of the Impressionist movement. The Sainte-Catherine church, which has a bell tower separate from the principal building, is the largest wooden church in France.
Honfleur France is an ideal city for a day trip. This will give you enough time to check out the main attractions and stroll along the old port. If you’re short on time, it can be squeezed into a half-day. It’s also a great base to spend the night and discover other towns and sites around Normandy, like Deauville and the Étretat cliffs for example. They’re just a short drive away.
Filmed on Sathurday May 20, 2023
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