Honfleur
This was our last stop as its only 40 mins from the ferry port at Le Havre.
The campsite was outside the town so we caught the bus in.
Honfleur was famous as a port in the early 18th century with many ships trading with North America.
Later it became a haunt of artists including Monet.
This was our last stop as its only 40 mins from the ferry port at Le Havre.
The campsite was outside the town so we caught the bus in.
Honfleur was famous as a port in the early 18th century with many ships trading with North America.
Later it became a haunt of artists including Monet.
This wonderful tree greeted us as we got off the bus in Honfleur.
Many of the old streets and houses are still in use and have been carefully looked after.
One of the interesting buildings is this wooden church, one of the few that still exist.
Like all places, you only get a true feeling of the place when you walk around it, and the are plenty of interesting streets to wander around.
As you climb up through the town you get good views of the Seine estuary and the Pont du Normandie crossing it.
This was the public clothes washing area.
An old mini moke converted to electric.
Although the are many pleasure boats in the harbours its still a working port for fishing and river cruises.
Finally the ferry home with Portsmouth coming into view.
the views around the harbor look wonderful...some very fine looking boats too. I know it must be super to stroll around and see how people spend their time. What a great trip y'all had!!
ReplyDeleteYes it was a good tour Sondra and already thinking about next year.
DeleteA fascinating tour around a lovely old port. Thanks Dave.
ReplyDeletePleased you enjoyed it Avus, France is a lovely country.
DeleteGreat tree to start with!
ReplyDeleteLovely place. Lots of interesting places, nooks and cranny's to see.
Good views and you have done well with the blue skies and sunshine.
Glad you had a good time.
Mr A, It was a striking tree and just leaped out at you as you got off the bus. I'd heard a lot about Honfleur but this was my first visit.
DeleteThanks for bringing back memories. I spent time in this area about fifty years ago.
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