Honfleur

Harbor Honfleur, Normandy, France

What to expect

Honfleur is a picturesque port town in Normandy, France, known for its old harbour, Vieux Bassin, lined with colourful cafes and restaurants. The town has a rich maritime history, and its strategic location on the Seine estuary made it an important trading centre. Visitors can explore the town's many museums, including the Eugène Boudin Museum, which houses an extensive collection of fine arts, and the Maritime Museum, which showcases the town's maritime history. The town is also famous for its connections to the Impressionist movement, with artists such as Claude Monet and Eugène Boudin drawing inspiration from its beautiful light. Families can enjoy a stroll around the Vieux Bassin, visit the Chapel of Notre-Dame-de-Grâce for stunning views, or take a boat trip out onto the Seine estuary. The town's many art galleries, restaurants, and shops make it a great destination for families to explore

Plan your family visit to the Honfleur with these blog insights 👇

Brittany and Normandy with children, on the road with a 1-year-old girl

This family's experience:

Activities: We walked around the harbor and visited the playground in the public gardens

Highlights: The harbor was very colorful and the playground was perfect for Alice ✨

Weekend in Normandy with the family: the essentials to do

This family's experience:

Activities: We wandered around the charming town, explored the colorful port, and crossed the Pont de Normandie

Highlights: The kids loved the colorful houses in the port and the Pont de Normandie was very impressive. The town had a lot of charm ✨

Normandy as a family: the seaside Calvados

This family's experience:

Activities: We explored the streets, harbor and high grounds of the town

Highlights: We loved the charm of the town, the original wooden church and the old harbor ✨