Before you go

Your trip to Honfleur.

Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.

Honfleur – Normandia Destination Normandy and Mont-Saint-Michel about 85 km from Rouen

How to get there

Aéroport Paris-Charles-de-Gaulle (CDG) Roissy-en-France · 230 km
Aéroport de Deauville-Normandie (DOL) Saint-Gatien-des-Bois · 10 km
Gare de Trouville-Deauville Deauville · 15 km

Approximate road distances. Check flights and bus schedules before you travel.

Honfleur has no train station. The nearest station is Gare de Trouville-Deauville, about 15 km away, with trains from Paris-Saint-Lazare; from there take a taxi or a regional bus. There are also buses from Le Havre and from Caen. By car, it's about 85 km from Rouen via the motorway.

How many days

Half a day is enough for the Vieux Bassin, the igreja de Santa Catarina and one museum. A full day allows you to see both museums at a relaxed pace or add Étretat. Staying overnight in Honfleur lets you see the harbor empty early in the morning.

When to go

From May to September, with long days and mild temperatures. In the European summer and on weekends the town gets crowded; on weekdays and in shoulder seasons it is quieter. Museums may be closed for part of the winter.

The seasons shown are the most usual ones; nature doesn't always follow the calendar.

Do you need a car?

For Honfleur on its own, no: the center is small and can be explored on foot. A car helps to get there since there is no train, and it's the most practical way to combine it with Étretat or with Deauville and Trouville in the same day.

Suggested itinerary

An order that works

Built with the places on this page. No rush: it's paced so you have time to see them.

One day in Honfleur

Morning
Vieux Bassin
Arrive early and walk around the old dock, from the cais Sainte-Catherine to the cais Saint-Étienne, passing by the Lieutenance.
Afternoon
Santa Catarina and museums
Visit the wooden igreja de Santa Catarina and the separate bell tower. After lunch, choose between the Musée Eugène-Boudin and the Maisons Satie, or do both.
Late afternoon
Cliffs of Étretat
By car, cross the Pont de Normandie and continue to Étretat, about 50 km. Climb the Falaise d'Aval to see the Porte d'Aval and the Aiguille.
Evening
Seafood dinner
Return to Honfleur or dine in Étretat. Mussels, oysters and fish from the English Channel are common on the menu, and cider pairs well.

Check before you go. Opening hours and days change, and places may close for renovations, holidays or events. This itinerary is a suggestion from Cidade Turismo, not a commitment: plan yours by checking directly with each place you intend to visit.

Before you go

Frequently asked questions

Does Honfleur have a train station?

No. The nearest station is Trouville-Deauville, about 15 km away. From there, take a taxi or a regional bus; check the schedules.

Can you visit Honfleur on a day trip from Paris?

Yes, but it's a long day: it's about two hours by train to Trouville-Deauville, plus the leg to Honfleur. It's better to stay overnight in the area.

Honfleur and Étretat in the same day?

Yes, by car. It's about 50 km via the Pont de Normandie. By public transport it's complicated, because the route goes through Le Havre.

What to buy in Honfleur?

Apple products such as cider, pommeau and calvados, salted-butter caramels and Normandy cheeses like pont-l'évêque, which comes from a nearby town.

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