Tourist Information
SEA - NORMANDY
In short
- Honfleur is a renowned Normandy seaside resort: it attracts a great amount of tourists every year.
- You will have the opportunity to visit the picturesque Vieux Bassin, which has been an inspiration to many artists (and still is), Sainte Catherine church, Notre-Dame de Grâce chapel, and the Ferme Saint-Siméon, a spot for many impressionist painters. Salt cellars are specific to this region.
- Honfleur is a cultural and artistic town. In September, the Estuaire d’en Rire festival brings joy to the city; the Shrimp and Fishing Festival, in October, only exists in Honfleur: it glorifies this famous grey shellfish. The tourist office suggests many tours and visits, especially in summer, during the tourist season.
Climate
Honfleur has an ocean climate, with average temperatures of 5°C in January, and 17.5°C in July. What is interesting in Honfleur? The sea! So you might want to go and book when the temperatures start to go high; hence, the water will be warmer.
Our best tips
- There are many good activities in Honfleur: go and check them at the tourist office!
- The setting, whatever the lighting, is amazing: which explains why the town has inspired so many painters!
Average prices for hotels
- Low budget: 36€ in low season, and 66€ in high season.
- Mid-range: 103€ in low season, and 118€ in high season.
- Luxury: 220€ in low season, and 375€ in high season.
Recommended areas for your hotel
- The centre of town, which surrounds the carousel, is the ideal place to travel, and it is only two steps away from the old basin.
- Honfleur's beach is lined with very nice hotels, for those who like to go for a swim quickly.
Need more information about this place?
We wrote un mini guide for our readers that we hope is coming as handy as possible (also available in PDF format to download, useful while traveling without an internet connexion) :
Honfleur : Handy Mini Travel Guide
Seaside of Honfleur
