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The town of Honfleur FrancePlaces to visit in this famous old French town of HonfleurThe town of Honfleur is in Normandy near Le Havre on the south bank of the estuary of the river Seine. This old maritime town is well known for its much photographed and painted old port. With its slate cover houses which you can see in the photos. The town centre with its picturesque cobbled streets and houses is a Heritage area and safeguarded from development. There is a good selection of shops, cafes and restaurants to walk round. On Saturday mornings there is a local market in Honfleur on the car park just behind the port.
Hornfleur port  The busy centre of Honfleur  The old houses  It is worth visiting Sainte-Catherine church it is the largest wood built church in France with its separate bell tower. The dock area of the port is popular with artists from Claude Monet to the present day. The town has two main beaches Spoils and Vasouy follow the sign to Trouville. There are Guided tours around Honfleur we liked the walk round the forest of Breuil about 2 miles outside town. There is a mound which raise above the town you can see the valley of the Seine and the Bridge of Normandy which connects Honfleur to Le Havre. The photo below shows the bridge we have crossed it many times but usually in the dark. This was the first time I have seen it in daylight. The area has a good choice of Hotels and B/Bs and Gites You can The bridge of Normandy  More info on the bridge at Pont Normandie
One of the many Hotels in the area
Hotel Mercure Honfleur
The Mercure Honfleur Hotel is perfectly located for both business and leisure guests to Honfleur. The Mercure Honfleur Hotel boasts a convenient location with modern amenities in every guestroom and superb service. The guestrooms are equipped with non smoking rooms, hair dryer, mini bar. Services and amenities available for guests at this Honfleur accommodation consist of room service 24hr, bar/pub, restaurant, room service, safety deposit boxes, disabled facilities, babysitting. Leisure and sports facilities available on the hotel's property comprise tennis courts. With elegant facilities and hospitality, Try a camping holiday in France there are campsites all over France.
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Recently renovated, the Best Western Lorette Opera Hotel is situated in Paris? theater district. A number of department stores as well as galleries and attractions are just steps from this beautiful hotel in Paris. From Charles de Gaulle airport, it takes about 30 minutes by car to reach the hotel.
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Each cottage has small outdoor terrace and well equipped kitchens each with microwave oven, fridge/freezer and dishwasher. One bedroom cottage with small outdoor terrace. Ground floor with open-plan kitchen/dining and living area, microwave oven, fridge/freezer
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This superb detached cottage, overlooking vineyards has an excellent interior decor and an enclosed private garden. Situated in the beautiful Loire with superb views the property is in a fantastic area with châteaux, wine tasting and museums and the culture city Angers 7.5 miles (12km) away. Relax in this tranquil setting or stroll around the château in Brissac, with its own weekly market. Golf and fishing available as well as walking, cycling and horse riding, and many other activities. Shops 1.25 miles (2km), café/bar and restaurant 0.75 miles.
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Normandy Hotels
The Normandy Barriere is a 4 star hotel with 291 rooms and suites in a charming half timbered house with green criss crossing beams and pinnacles, facing the sea and right in the centre of town. A covered walkway connects to the casino. Enjoy dinner andbrunch with music at La Belle Epoque restaurant, which also features theme nights and a veranda opening out onto the Normandy courtyard. The hotel also features a bar, piano lounge, tearoom, and a fitness centre with steam bath, sauna and indoor pool. Find the lowest prices on Hotels in Deauville here
Hotels in the Honfleur areaHotel Auberge De La Claire Honfleur
Discover all that Honfleur has to offer with Auberge De La Claire Hotel as a base. All hotel's guestrooms have all the conveniences expected in a hotel in its class to suit guests' utmost comforts. Room amenities include non smoking rooms, television, shower. Services and amenities available for guests at this Honfleur accommodation consist of bar/pub, restaurant, disabled facilities, business center, pets allowed Honfleur artist shop
Honfleur famous slated houses
Honfleur shop
Le Mont Saint Michel post office
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It is located in a pleasant peaceful location yet is not far away from Calais. The coast is only 3.1 miles (5km) with nice beaches and high cliffs like Wissant between Cap Blanc-Nez and Cap Gris-Nez Visit Blangy le ChateauSubscribe To This Site     
Normandy Gite to rent
Set at the end of a peaceful country lane with amazing views into the valley, is this pretty, spacious detached holiday cottage. Lovingly refurbished, featuring beams throughout and a garden and terrace from which the spires of Le Mont St Michel are visible on a clear day Side street Honfleur
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This delightful complex is made up of 52 recently built comfortable terraced cottages with communal pool and green spaces. The pool has both indoor and outdoor areas as well as free access to jacuzzi and hamman. Laundry on site.
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