It was created by Duquesne under the orders of Colbert. It is surrounded by beautiful quays and the yachts add a touch of charm. The rich two-story, sloping roof stone dwellings on St-Étienne quay contrast with those of quay Ste-Catherine where narro..

Enjoy Honfleur by strolling along its quays, and walking along the roads and paved alleys of Ste-Catherine's quarter; stop before the facade of an old dwelling, before an artist's easel or at a café terrace around the Vieux-Bassin and have a bowlful ..

After the One Hundred Years War, there was a fight over builders and architects in order to commence the «reconstruction» process. The «axe masters» of Honfleur, at that time, centre of the dockyards became impatient and decided to build the church t..

The serene beauty of this famous site is best appreciated when the sun is out. From the calvary , you can enjoy breathtaking panoramic views over the Seine Estuary, Le Havre harbour and, to the right, over the Pont de Normandie , with the Pont de T..

The Normandy Bridge, 2 141m long, designed by Mr Vijoleux, was seen as a milestone at the time of its construction in 1995 because it set the record for the longest cable-stayed bridge. This steel and concrete mass, which defies the laws of gravity, ..

This sturdy oak construction, isolated from the church and shaded by various chestnut trees species rests on top of a basement which used to accommodate the bellringer's house. Today, this church tower is an annex of the Boudin Museum, and religious ..

A gigantic tropical conservatory is home to sixty or so species of butterflies from all over the world. Visitors can also roam freely in this hothouse paradise where tropical temperatures allow a luxurious flora to thrive. Chrysalises are exhibited i..

This new attraction is a «must» when visiting Honfleur due to its innovative and effective production which combines with sound, light and images as well as objets in an eccentric and humorous setting much in the style of Erik Satie. Equipped with a ..

It is made up of three sections. The Marine Museum, the Ethnography and Popular Art Museum and the Deserted Manor. The Marine Museum recalls the port's history and its maritime activities: fishing, privateering, trade and shipyards. There are also ma..

The old gate of Caen, one of two entrances to the old medieval village is embedded on the facade of this 16C dwelling between two watch towers. A plaque commemorates the departure of Champlain to Canada in 1608 that led to the foundation of Quebec. O..

Old slate shingled houses border this small square of the Enclos quarter, the centre of the old city, formerly encircled by fortifications. Notice the salt lofts , 17C buildings made of stone and covered with tiles. These lofts were built under the s..

Its facade brings together a rich flamboyant portal and a tower-steeple (which dates from 1760) topped by a dome. Inside, an intersecting rib vault surmounts the narthex; and you will see two huge holy water fonts made of natural shells. The entrance..

This museum presents a rich collection of chests, wardrobes, costumes, head-dresses, engravings and paintings which show the daily Norman life of the 18C and the 19C. A large number of works by 20C artists who worked in the region can be seen here: D..