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Discover Honfleur Terre d’estuaire through all our experiences. For families, on horseback, on a bike, or through the streets, vibrate for Honfleur. It will surely be worth telling your friends about it when you get back! Unique and unusual experiences await you.

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What to do for the music festival in Honfleur, Terre d’estuaire?

Every June 21st, the Fête de la Musique brings Honfleur and the surrounding towns to life with a fun and accessible program. In historic squares, gardens, churches, and narrow cobblestone streets, amateur and professional musicians invite you to celebrate summer with music. Free concerts, marching bands, choirs, and groups...

By Camille, June 12, 2024

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Prolonged weekend

Honfleur awaits you for the long Ascension weekend

4 days to visit Honfleur and its surrounding area From Thursday, May 29 to Sunday, June 1, 2025, come and experience Honfleur differently! For Ascension Day weekend, the town is adorning itself with its finest assets to offer you a breath of fresh air, culture, and delicious food. Guided or self-guided tours, boat rides, and…

By Camille, on May 28, 2025

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Gastronomy

Pierre Lefebvre, winner of MasterChef, will be in Beuzeville on May 8!

Facebook competition: Win a place at a cooking workshop with Pierre! Competition closed - Thank you for your participation 😉 Rouen-based chef Pierre Lefebvre will host several highlights. On the program: ⭐ A participatory cooking workshop in the morning: a unique opportunity to get hands-on with a passionate and…

By Camille, on 25 Apr 2025

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Holidays

Easter holidays: what to do in Honfleur Terre d'Estuaire with the family?

See all holiday events The return of fine weather heralds the arrival of spring break, the ideal opportunity to (re)discover Honfleur and its surroundings with family, as a couple or with friends. Whether you are a nature lover, art enthusiast, curious about heritage or looking for activities for children, the Honfleur Terre d'Estuaire region offers you…

By Camille, on Mar 28, 2025

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Holidays

Family activity in Honfleur: a snack at the Boudin museum

Discover the Eugène Boudin Museum Nestled in the historic heart of Honfleur, the Eugène Boudin Museum is a cultural gem. Named after the famous local pre-impressionist painter, this space houses an exceptional collection of paintings that immortalize the changing skies and captivating lights of Normandy. During your visit, let yourself be transported by the…

By Camille, on Dec 16, 2024

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Christmas and New Year
I live here

Holiday menus: Christmas and New Year’s Eve

No more headaches about Christmas meals... 🤯 Enjoy the holidays by choosing to celebrate New Year's Eve in one of our restaurants in Honfleur! End-of-year menus, each more tempting than the last, with quality products typical of our beautiful Normandy. December 24 and 25Christmas menus 🎄 La Ferme…

By Camille, on Dec 06, 2024

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Old-world charm_tea room and flea market in Honfleur

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Unusual places: flea market and gourmet food in Honfleur

duo gourmandTea room + flea market Anyone who has walked the streets of Honfleur in Normandy has certainly been captivated by its unique appeal. Imagine a place where you can both enjoy homemade pastries and stroll among antique furniture. This is the charming concept found in some establishments in Honfleur, where…

By Camille, on Dec 05, 2024

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Christmas markets

Honfleur and its Christmas market Every year, the heart of Honfleur lights up with the installation of the Christmas market around the old dock. On the quays stand charming wooden chalets. Local artisans present their creations, from pottery to handmade jewelry, highlighting Norman know-how. Visitors…

By Camille, Nov 18, 2024

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Moment to live

Tea time in Honfleur: our good addresses

The tea room of the Hôtel du Dauphin A few steps from the Vieux Bassin, the Hôtel du Dauphin offers a charming tea room where tradition and creativity meet. You can enjoy delicious homemade pastries and a wide selection of teas. Their sweet menu offers a vast selection of crepes, verrines and other…

By Camille, Nov 08, 2024

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Holidays

Halloween entertainment in Honfleur Terre d'Estuaire

A dive into the heart of Halloween for the All Saints' Day holidays in Honfleur In Honfleur, Halloween is much more than just a celebration, it is a total immersion in a magical and mysterious world. The half-timbered houses are adorned with luminous pumpkins and spider webs, while the shop windows take part in the game…

By Camille, on 14 Oct 2024

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Nature

Our nature activities this fall around Honfleur

Save the dateThe fall event not to be missed October 23 at 15 p.m.Halloween Costume Contest Children will be divided into categories: 3-6 years old, 7-12 years old and 13 years old and up. Upon arrival, the children will parade on stage in front of an exceptional jury. For each category, a prize will be offered to the best costume…

By Camille, Sep 19, 2024

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Head in the stars_Discovery of astronomy at the Manoir du Désert in Honfleur

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Nature
nocturne

Head in the stars: discover astronomy

Taking the time to settle down... that sums up this unique event! Lie down on the ground, observe the celestial vault and its constellations, and let yourself be carried away for a moment outside of time. Passionate about astronomy, Jonathan hosts evenings for fans of the Milky Way, Greek mythology, and anyone who...

By Camille, August 23, 2024

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Holidays
Prolonged weekend

What to do in Honfleur on the weekend of August 15?

This year, August 15 falls on a Thursday! A good opportunity to organize a long weekend in Honfleur, the jewel of the Côte Fleurie in Normandy... Here is our selection of activities not to be missed. During the day or in the eveningGuided tour of Honfleur For heritage buffs and fans of old stones and…

By Camille, August 06, 2024

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Honfleur, café on the terrace around the old basin, medieval city in Normandy

Holidays

The art of living in Honfleur

Between cultural exploration and artistic contemplation Counting among the cradles of impressionism, Honfleur is a charming destination where it is good to take the time to lose yourself to admire its half-timbered houses, stroll through its cobbled streets, discover the creative soul of the Honfleurais through the numerous art galleries and workshops of the…

By Julie, July 24, 2024

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Sport

The Olympic flame in Honfleur

Extremely rare event! Honfleur will welcome the Olympic flame this Thursday, May 30. Everything you need to know: Where to see the flame? Its route The Olympic flame will leave the hospital lighthouse at 12:30 p.m. to arrive at the top of the Lieutenancy, at 12:55 p.m.: Anticipate! If you want to see the flame, take some advance ✅The…

By Camille, on May 27, 2024

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Event

80th anniversary of the Normandy landings

The year 2024 will be full of emotions since it will mark the 80th anniversary of the Landings and the Battle of Normandy. International commemoration in the presence of heads of state, giant fireworks, concerts, parachute drops, balls... The 80th anniversary will give rise to numerous events throughout the year. All the events to celebrate the 80th anniversary of the Landing …

By Camille, on May 24, 2024

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Event
I live here

Ideas for Mother's Day

Massage, manicure, spa session... In Honfleur and its surrounding area, here are some ideas from our partners to spoil your mothers!!

By Camille, on May 16, 2024

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Impressionism in Honfleur in Normandy, painter at Ferme Saint Siméon

Art
Event

Honfleur celebrates 150 years of Impressionism

Considered one of the cradles of the Impressionist movement, the medieval city of Honfleur is a must-see in Normandy. Known as "the city of painters", the Normandy port has this incomparable charm which inspired, inspires and will continue to inspire many artists. The 150 years of Impressionism are therefore an opportunity to highlight this charm and these…

By Camille, on 24 Apr 2024

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Nature
Hiking

Hiking in Honfleur: our 3 essential walks in the forest

While the trees are adorned with flowers, we find ourselves in Honfleur for new adventures! Put on your hiking shoes and tighten your laces, I'll take you through three essential walks that will make you fall in love with this little corner of Normandy. On the way ? Hike n°1: circuit…

By Marie, April 09, 2024

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Prolonged weekend

What to do during the Easter weekend in Honfleur? 🐰

Spring is here 🌧️ (yes yes!!) For those planning to spend their Easter weekend in Honfleur, here are all our good tips!! Beautiful, not beautiful? Weather forecast for the weekend

By Camille, on Mar 26, 2024

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Know-how

Aboard the Mora with William the Conqueror!

Immersive journey aboard the Mora, flagship of William the ConquerorWe tested it for you... and we loved it! This morning, I have a meeting with my colleagues in the heart of Honfleur to visit the show yard and its immersive tour of the Mora, the legendary boat with which William, Duke of Normandy, set out...

By Camille, on Mar 19, 2024

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I live here
Holidays

What to do during the February holidays?

Fill up on activities during the winter holidays in Honfleur! Are you with family and looking to keep your children or grandchildren busy? Are you just coming for a weekend or for a few days? Here are our little activity ideas! We have also extended our offerings to after the holidays ;) Yum! For those with a sweet tooth…

By Camille, February 23, 2024

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Gastronomy
Fishing

The port of Honfleur and its seafood! ⚓

Notice to seafood lovers: Normandy welcomes you! Live from the charming fishing port of Honfleur in Calvados, where I am ready to help you discover the little treasures of the Seine Estuary. Prepare to salivate in front of tantalizing images, I'm taking you from the Old…

By Julie, Nov 24, 2023

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Hiking

A horseback ride on Honfleur beach: we tested it for you!

Get ready to get on your horses and set off to explore Honfleur and the enchanting landscapes of the Pays d'Auge on horseback! Today, I'm taking you for a thrilling horseback ride on the beaches of Normandy. To try your hand at horse riding, put on your stirrups and follow me to discover our 4 addresses that will allow you…

By Camille, Sep 27, 2023

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Art
Cultural heritage
Know-how

A painter’s house in Honfleur: experience the immersion

Let's venture together to Honfleur, a charming town in Normandy in France, for a visit between four walls. Forget the paintings of Eugène Boudin and the art of Claude Monet for a moment, and let me tell you about this meeting with La Forge de Honfleur and its artisan painter! A meeting in the streets of Honfleur… 🖌️…

By Camille, Sep 27, 2023

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Gastronomy

Brunch in Honfleur: our 4 best restaurants to taste! 🥐

A philosopher once said: “The future belongs to those who brunch.” This is my motto! Every Sunday, after a lie-in, it's brunch time. I'm taking you with me to Honfleur to discover the best restaurants in this sublime town in Normandy! Whether you are a big foodie or looking for…

By Marie, on 27 Sep 2023

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Gastronomy

Activity in Honfleur: a family picnic under the apple trees

On the menu for this day in Normandy 🍎 On the menu for this day in Normandy: a visit to Honfleur and these must-see attractions before lunch. I never miss an opportunity to see the city's Old Basin and the Sainte-Catherine church so unique in France. And to end on a tangy note,…

By Julie, Sep 27, 2023

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Nature
Hiking

The birds of Normandy put on a show in the Marais!

Are you looking for feathers and chirps? Today, I'm taking you to a corner of France where different bird species put on a show like nowhere else: the Marais de la Risle, in Normandy! Prepare your GONm* atlas to discover the fauna and flora…

By Marie, on 27 Sep 2023

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Cycling

Cycling in Honfleur: our most beautiful circuits to explore the surrounding area

Cycling enthusiasts and exploration enthusiasts: I'll meet you in Honfleur, the pearl of Calvados. Here, you can travel through the green countryside of the Pays d'Auge, the blue horizon of the Seine, to the cobbled streets of the surrounding villages... Shall I take you on a bike ride? Honfleur and its surroundings: our 5 itineraries…

By Marie, on 27 Sep 2023

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Nature

A visit to the Ferme des Cocottes near Honfleur

I found the perfect activity for a family outing near Honfleur. Welcome to Maud and her casseroles! La Ferme des Cocottes is an organic food farm in the heart of a beautiful forest. This site in the middle of nature offers not only a total disconnection but also a respect for nature both…

By Marie, on 27 Sep 2023

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Nature

Honfleur beach side: 6 reasons to put your towel down there

Imagine: the salty air, the Normandy breeze tickling the back of your neck and the grains of sand slipping through your fingers... Are you there? Welcome to Honfleur! Classified as a Seaside and Tourist Resort, our favorite town in Calvados invites you to escape to its beach: Plage du Butin. Located at the entrance to…

By Camille, Sep 27, 2023

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Nature
Know-how

The Personality Garden in Honfleur and other gems, we tested it for you

A getaway to Calvados is a real escape in the heart of sacred and protected nature. Want to stroll and relax in a garden? You will inevitably find the ideal park to welcome you and breathe the fresh air of our beloved Normandy. Endless favorites on…

By Marie, on 27 Sep 2023

Reading time: 6 min.

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Cultural heritage

Visit Honfleur: Our 10 gems to photograph

Do you dream of relaxing for a weekend in Normandy? I take you to a corner of paradise nestled on the Seine estuary, just opposite Le Havre. Welcome to Honfleur! Let me show you around this pearl of Calvados: from the Sainte-Catherine church to the Vieux Bassin, passing through the villages…

By Marie, on 27 Sep 2023

Reading time: 8 min.

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