Honfleur Guided Tour
Honfleur Guided Tour
The guided tour will begin by meeting at 10 am at Place Saint Leonard, in front of the church of the same name. We'll find out about the origins of this beautiful port city in Normandy located on the banks of the Seine River estuary, right at its mouth in the English Channel.
Next, we'll head to the area of Enclos, where we'll see the remains of the ancient fortifications in Honfleur, the prison and the salt deposits. The tour will continue to the Vieux Bassin, redesigned in the 17th century by Jean-Baptiste Colbert: one of Louis XIV's main ministers, the Sun King. From this port, famous expeditions set sail for territories as far away as Quebec.
Next to this dock, we'll see the exterior of the La Lieutenance building, one of the city's last medieval bastions. You'll be surprised by its history! Following on, we'll go to the old town to admire the facade of its characteristic Norman half-timbered houses.
At 11:30 am the tour will end in front of Sainte-Catherine, the largest wooden church in France. This 15th century temple of worship has survived countless conflicts, including the bombings of World War II. As we'll see, it is now a symbol of Honfleur which has also been declared a Historical Monument.
To conclude the guided tour, we'll explain why Honfleur attracted impressionist painters including Eugène Boudin, Monet, Pissarro and Renoir, among many others.
More Information
Duration
1h 30m.
Language
The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English.
Included
English speaking guide with expert knowledge in the history of Honfleur.
When to book?
You can book up to the start time, as long as there are places remaining. Book now to guarantee your spot.
Type of voucher
Electronic. Show the voucher on your phone.
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible. This must be indicated in the reservation.
Sustainability
All services published on Civitatis are carried out in accordance with our Sustainability Code.
Our providers commit to:
- Provide a safe and satisfying experience.
- Reduce, reuse, recycle.
- Incorporate eco-conscious technologies.
- Uphold fair employment standards.
- Foster the growth of local communities.
- Preserve the integrity of local culture.
- Safeguard both cultural and environmental heritage.
- Ensure ethical treatment of animals.
- Operate with honesty and transparency.
- Encourage sustainable behaviors among customers and staff.
This particular activity contributes as follows:
- Printed material is avoided.
- No single-use plastics are used.
- No printing of documentation required.
- Promotes local employment.
- Has a gender equality policy.
- Has a carbon footprint offset policy.
Provider
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Honfleur Tours
Corporate name: EI Rallu Pierre
Pets
Permitted.
Frequently asked questions
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Q - Why do this activity with Civitatis?
A - At Civitatis we guarantee the best quality and prices, click here if you want to know how we select our activities.
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Q - How to book?
A - To reserve the activity, choose the date and complete the form on this page. You will receive your confirmation immediately.
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Free cancellation
Place Saint-Léonard.
