Honfleur lies at the southern side of the Seine estuary, opposite Le Havre. Its compact old harbor, timber-framed houses, and cobbled streets have made it one of the most picturesque towns in Normandy.

First mentioned in the 11th century, Honfleur grew as a strategic port for trade and military expeditions. In the 17th century, it was a base for explorers sailing to Canada. It later became an artists’ haven, attracting painters such as Eugène Boudin and Claude Monet.

Honfleur is a major tourist destination, known for its art galleries, seafood restaurants, and preserved waterfront.