(Last Update: 02.03.2024) The subject of this article is a small but very beautiful seaside town. Honfleur. Honfleur, located northwest of Paris especially ideal for weekend getaways or day trips in one location. Moreover, you will not come all the way from Paris just to see this place, there are many places to see and many nice activities to do in the surrounding area; I would like to tell you everything I know, one by one, based on my experience. Here we go:
200 kilometers from Paris, Normandy on the coast located in Honfleur (frontman or onflög), A small but fairytale-like coastal town that you can reach by car in 2,5-3 hours or by bus in 3-3,5 hours.. If it is up to me "fishing townI feel like describing it as "", but when you look at the historical harbor and see the private boats lined up in rows, you will see that this place has become much more than a fishing town.
If you live in Paris, have come to Paris for at least a week's holiday, or are looking for new places to visit outside of Paris because you have been to Paris several times before, Honfleur is one of the places you should change your route and add to your list of places to visit. , Normandy Trip It should definitely be on your list. I don't know how you can limit the extent of your trip, but Saint Malo, The Mont Saint Michel, Rouen, Deauville & Trouville ve Etretat Honfleur is definitely a place that should not be missed on your itinerary. As I said, A Week in Paris If you are going to spend time and the weather is nice, this place can also be seen. 15 Days in Paris If you are going to spend time, I think you should definitely see it... To be honest, winter has a different atmosphere, but it may not be as lively as in nice weather; the choice is yours.
the last one March 2020 I have been to Honfleur many times, including many trips, but our first visit coincided with one of our visits to Paris as a tourist, about a year before we settled in Paris. It was July 2011, I came to Paris, rented a car and had a wonderful time. Normandy Tour we had done One of those stops was Honfleur. I will never forget that I went to Honfleur for the first time on July 14, 2011. 14 JulyWhy don't I forget, because 14 July French National DayIt was Honfleur parents' day and there was a great festive atmosphere.
Celebrated in the Black SeaSeventh of May" festival, a greasy stake was placed in the historical harbor in the center of Honfleur, and young people were trying to grab the flag on the tip of the stake. Whether you catch it or not, you fall into the sea, but this is a festival that hosts really entertaining scenes. If you go to Honfleur on such a day, it is of course a lot of fun, but you also have to take the crowd into account. However, I find the tranquility of these places more enjoyable. The choice is still yours.
Easiest way to get to Honfleur Going with your private vehicle. Unfortunately, there is no train here, but there is an economical option to reach here by bus. I'm sure it's nice to go by bus too, I've never gone by bus, but when you have your own vehicle, going off the highway is more enjoyable. You also see many beautiful things on the way. The endless green fields burst into bloom depending on the season. You know, on intercity roadsSelling tiles, plates, pots from the factory to the public" there are signs, we also say "Public sale piano from factoryWe saw a sign once. Then, it seems to be better understood why these places are so aesthetically beautiful.
Drive your car to the historical port Old BassinAfter dropping off at the large parking lot on the right side of , the first thing you will do is to come to this port. When you take a full tour around it, you will see the most important places to see. in paris Seine River'S your weak water pleasure next to being in a seaside town like Honfleur; boats, smell of iodine ve seagull sounds It feels so good that I can't explain it. Sitting in the cafes and restaurants around the port and eating and drinking something seems like a different pleasure, whether in nice or bad weather. The inside of the cafes are as pleasant as the outside, it is nice to sit and enjoy the environment.
There are narrow streets and some passages between the port and the parking lot that you should not miss. Do not miss them while wandering around. It's a small place anyway, and it's extremely easy to visit and explore. It might also be nice to see the museum, which is an old church, on the right side of the harbour. I don't know how many tours you will take around the harbor while admiringly walking from one side to the other in Honfleur :)
Seine River'S Where it flows into the English Channel Life in Honfleur mostly revolves around the old harbour. When you come to the left side of the harbour, I recommend you turn left here. At this point The road splits in two. It seems like it would be better if you start from the right side first, and after going a little further, when the environment becomes deserted, you go up from the left and then go back downhill. on the road colorful shops, art galleries and much more there.
As I always say, wherever you go in France, from big cities to small villages, especially old town We can say that it is meticulously processed in its centres. It is impossible to explain this sense of art and aesthetics, which permeates every aspect of life, with material wealth alone. Of course, there may also be material wealth, but since everyone, from the most special to the most ordinary, is educated in a certain culture, after a certain stage, education evolves into self-realization and the effects of this appear before you with these beauties at every stage of life.
After reaching this cultural level, preserving and keeping that culture alive becomes a way of life. In other words, all of this is not done to "bring tourists to come"; People who are blended into that life are building this life for themselves, preserving and preserving what has been done before and adding innovations. In this case, while people are living their beautiful lives, tourists come naturally.
Honfleur, like many attractions in this region, hosts many local and foreign tourists. In good weather and especially on weekends, the streets are more crowded.. As such, the highway between Paris and Honfleur gets a bit busy. Besides Because the motorways in France are very expensive I talk about it often, you know. Several times between Paris and HonfleurToll"(landscape) so you go through the toll booths and the round trip is approx. € 40 - € 50 There is a price like this. Also Le Havre ve Etretat If you move to the side Normandy BridgeOne way passing through 5,80€ is paid. What I'm saying is that highways in France are unnecessarily expensive... EtretatI definitely recommend you to see, but personally, Le Havre is one of the three cities in France that I saw but did not like. Maybe it has very important features, but because it was destroyed in the Second World War With the cold architecture of the 1940s It was rebuilt and it wasn't beautiful at all. However, the coast, especially the beach, is interesting, it might be worth taking a look; I don't know, it's a matter of tastes and colors...
Normandy Honfleur while visiting the beaches – Etretat in the transition between Normandy BridgeYou almost have to use . If you want to go around the area, the road becomes very long. Again Cheaper than Osmangazi Bridge 😉 If Paris – Honfleur – Deauville & Trouville If you are going to travel, then you do not need to cross the Normandy Bridge.
If we continue our Honfleur trip, while walking around the bazaar, when we reach the upper street, we can see the French painter on the right as we go down. Eugène Boudin Museum there is. Already in Honfleur impressionism It has an important place in the current. Claude MonetThere are also important paintings made on Honfleur. If these lands don't make a person a painter, what else do they do?
towards the old port from a sweet inclination If you turn right as you approach the center while walking down, another wonderful surprise awaits you. Don't worry too much about these recipes, I'm telling you, Honfleur is a small place. After all, you will make your own discovery by wandering into the side streets as you wish while wandering around the center. I'm just listing these and those in Honfleur so you don't miss them, otherwise, just go in from any street you want...
When you return to that street, you will soon see it on the left. Church of Sainte Catherine I think it will impress you with its architecture. 15th century This church may seem a little unpretentious from the outside, but I'm sure you'll be even more impressed when you get inside because it's entirely made of wood. NormandyYou will come across many such churches and market places in Turkey, be prepared…
After visiting the church, you can return to the old port or continue wandering the side streets and making new discoveries. Especially the street that continues inland from the middle of the old port is also quite beautiful in terms of bazaar-market. It becomes much more enjoyable, especially towards the exit/entrance of the city. If you enter the town from this side when coming from Paris, you will enter the town from a very pleasant road.
I don't like to compare the places I visit to other places, and I don't like being compared to other places, but this place reminds me. RumelifeneriIt reminds me of . What do I mean by this connotation? While Rumelifeneri in Istanbul could be a wonderful fishing town with its magnificent natural structure at the entrance of the Bosphorus, not the slightest attention has been paid to its architecture, history and natural texture, and it has become ordinary with its hilly and aesthetically lacking reinforced concrete apartment buildings. However, I remember when I was a child, in Rumelifeneri, where I went to visit my aunts, there were houses similar to the houses in Honfleur; You know, one of the typical architectural examples of the Black Sea region. None of them remained, they didn't let go; They erected the buildings one after the other, concrete. What can we say, life...
Honfleur is a place that can be visited as a day trip from Paris. On your holiday in Normandy It can also be a nice accommodation stop. If you want to stay in Honfleur, make yourself from this link You can look at the hotel. If you are one of those who prefer to make your hotel reservations through booking.com, like me, you can make your reservations by clicking on the banner below or other links on this blog, so that I can continue my work. destek you know you will be 😉
You don't have to stay in the center of town (I'm assuming you have a car) Honfleur-Deauville & Trouville or Honfleur – Etretat It might also be nice to stay somewhere in between. Even we once Pont-Eveque We stayed in a place called Honfleur and Deauville & TrouvilleIt had been very easy to go to; yet you know. In fact, Pont-Evêque is the place where I passed my first alcohol test in France in the middle of the night :) While I was driving in the dark of the night, two gendarmes appeared before me, stopped the car, put the breathalyzer in my mouth, blew it into my mouth without saying anything and made me continue on my way :) I have never been surprised how much I laughed, night after night. I don't forget…
As you can see, Paris is as rich outside as it is inside; There are so many things to see around Paris that it is possible that you will be confused about which one to go to and even get angry at me :) I swear to God, it is up to you to visit and write about after visiting, where you will have time to visit is completely up to your taste. If you want to travel throughout the Normandy Region, then get all the details. Normandy Guide You can find it in my article. For other places to see and activities to do in Honfleur, you can check out the official web page link below.
Pleasant trips, pleasant discoveries.
Web address: ot-honfleur.fr
Address: Honfleur, 14600 Normandy
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10 Comments
I prefer the calmness of the north rather than our crowded southern beaches. The sea has a different effect here. Your article was very useful. I will definitely go to this city and maybe stay for a while.
I last went yesterday, at the beginning of February 2019. It was beautiful again, always beautiful...
Thank you so much.
Unfortunately, I do not have access to a car. Not on the train. Bus schedules are weird for some reason. There must be a way to get here 🙁 I wonder why there is no train.
It's a bit out of the way, so public transportation is problematic. Maybe blablacar can be tried. It is also possible to take bus number 20 from Deauville station…
Mr Ahmet,
I found your article while I was trying to come to Honfleur by car from Maastricht, it is very good information, thank you. Your narration and subtle jokes make your articles much more enjoyable. I hope you continue to travel and write, and we continue to read and travel...
Thank you very, very much.
How beautiful these places are, it opens people's heart, sea green nature and characteristic low-rise buildings and cute shops, I'm glad you visited and shared it on your blog, I loved the Normandy side :)))
Normandy is beautiful 😉
Mr. Ahmet, first of all, thank you very much for preparing such a site, thanks to you, we got information before we went, what we need to do from the moment we landed, city card transportation is all available. I, my wife and my 2-year-old daughter will be in Paris for 7 days in early April. Since our daughter is young, we thought we would not go out much outside the city center at first, but as we read your articles, we felt the desire to get away from the center of Paris. My question to you is, where can we go on a day trip other than Paris? We also want to see the English Channel. Where would be the closest place for a day trip? It might be suitable for us to take a daily Honfleur bus in the morning and return in the evening. Or what is the closest area to the English Channel that you can suggest? Thank you very much in advance.
Hello Mr. Mustafa,
First of all, thank you very much for your nice comment.
If you want to see a place on the Normandy coast near Paris, my first suggestion would be Deauville & Trouville. It is very easy to reach by train from Paris and there is so much to see when you go. You can go for a day trip, or it might be nice to stay one night.
You already know the link to my Deauville article, but let me write it anyway: https://www.pariste.net/deauville-trouville/
Happy Days.