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Where is Honfleur located?

It is located on the southern bank of the estuary of the Seine across from Le Havre and very close to the exit of the Pont de Normandie. The people that inhabit Honfleur are called Honfleurais. It is especially known for its old port, characterized by its houses with slate-covered frontages, painted frequently by artists.

Is Honfleur a good port?

Honfleur is a working port in Normandy – it’s also one of the prettiest ports I know of in France. Wandering around the harbour and up and down the wiggly cobble stone streets of Honfleur is one of life’s great pleasures.

How did Honfleur make money?

Before the French Revolution, Honfleur’s shipowners made their fortune from trading, especially with North America. Samuel de Champlain, one of the most famous explorers associated with the port, headed off from Honfleur to found the Canadian city of Q?.