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Honfleur
Give Honfleur one night, two at most: the old harbour, Sainte-Catherine and the Boudin museum fill a day, then use it as a base for the Normandy coast.
Honfleur is a small Calvados port at the mouth of the Seine, 23 km south of Le Havre and 64 km north-east of Caen. The Vieux Bassin, the wooden Sainte-Catherine church and the Boudin and Satie museums sit within a 15-minute walk of each other, so the town is a half-day of sights plus a long evening. Most travellers sleep one night and pair it with Deauville, the D-Day beaches or a ferry at Ouistreham.
More ways in
Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- EUR
- Best months
- May–Jun, Sep–early Oct
- avoid Jul–Aug (crowds, peak room rates), Jan–Feb (some restaurants and museums shut)
- Airports
- DOL · CDG
- Nights
- 1–2
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Honfleur112 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Honfleur, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the euro (EUR, €).France-wide
- SIM or eSIMOrange, SFR, Bouygues Télécom and Free sell prepaid SIMs in their shops and at tabacs; ID is required to register.France-wide
- Tap waterTap water is safe everywhere unless signed otherwise.France-wide
- TippingRestaurant: Service is included; leave 5–10% in cash for good service.France-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/E. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.France-wide
- SafetyA calm, small town; the real risks are pickpockets in the summer harbour crowd, uneven cobbles and a drink bill you did not ask about.
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- RestroomsParis has free automatic public toilets (sanisettes); elsewhere use cafés (buy a coffee), museums and stations, where some charge €0.50–1 (≈ US$1–2).France-wide
- Emergency numbers112 European emergency (police, fire, ambulance) · 15 ambulance (samu) · 17 police (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysMany national museums close on Monday (Orsay, Versailles, Rodin) or Tuesday (Louvre, Pompidou's temporary sites).France-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportDOL Deauville-Saint-Gatien (About 15 km (9.3 mi) south; small seasonal schedule, so most arrivals use Paris CDG or Orly and a train or car.).DOL Deauville-Saint-Gatien (About 9.3 mi (15 km) south; small seasonal schedule, so most arrivals use Paris CDG or Orly and a train or car.).
- Getting aroundThe centre is walkable end to end in about 20 minutes; leave the car at the edge and walk in.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee or a crêpe at a harbour café€3–7 (≈ US$4–9)
- Sit-down mealDinner menu, three courses€26–51 (≈ US$35–60)
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi within towncheck€10–20 (≈ US$12–25)
- SIM or eSIM, a weekeSIM or data SIM, about a week€10–20 (≈ US$12–25)
- Museum or sight ticketMuseum entry (Boudin, Satie, Marine)check€4–10 (≈ US$5–12)
- Budget bedHostel or budget guesthouse bed, a night, per person€35 (≈ US$45)
- Mid-range bedDouble room, guesthouse or small hotel, a night, per room€140 (≈ US$170)
- High-end bedDouble room, guesthouse or small hotel, a night, per room€220 (≈ US$300)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget €70 (≈ US$85) · Mid €120 (≈ US$140) · High €200 (≈ US$250)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- DOL Deauville-Saint-Gatien (About 15 km (9.3 mi) south; small seasonal schedule, so most arrivals use Paris CDG or Orly and a train or car.) · CDG Paris Charles de Gaulle (About 200 km (124 mi) by road via the A13; TGV to Le Havre or Caen, then bus or taxi.)DOL Deauville-Saint-Gatien (About 9.3 mi (15 km) south; small seasonal schedule, so most arrivals use Paris CDG or Orly and a train or car.) · CDG Paris Charles de Gaulle (About 124 mi (200 km) by road via the A13; TGV to Le Havre or Caen, then bus or taxi.)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
Feb
Avoid
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
Mar
not flagged
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
Apr
not flagged
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
May
Best
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
Jun
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Jul
Avoid
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Aug
Avoid
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Sep
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Oct
Best*
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Nov
not flagged
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
Dec
not flagged
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
Best: May–Jun, Sep–Oct. Avoid: Jan–Feb, Jul–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)), coolest Feb (2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C) low), wettest Jan (12 rain days), driest Jun (8). Averages, not a forecast.
* only part of the month (early, mid or late).
Weather and climate
Honfleur: next 7 days
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Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
12 rd
Feb
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
10 rd
Mar
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
10 rd
Apr
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
9 rd
May
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
9 rd
Jun
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
8 rd
Jul
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
8 rd
Aug
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
8 rd
Sep
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
9 rd
Oct
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
11 rd
Nov
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
12 rd
Dec
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
12 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
The centre is walkable end to end in about 20 minutes; leave the car at the edge and walk in. Local buses and taxis cover the Côte de Grâce and the beaches. For Le Havre, Deauville or Caen you need a car, a bus or a train from a nearby station.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Deauville and Trouville-sur-Mer
goDoor to door: About 30–40 min
Car or bus south along the coast
Boardwalk, beach and a bigger choice of restaurants; easy half-day.
Le Havre
goDoor to door: About 30–45 min
Car over the Pont de Normandie, or bus
Rebuilt concrete centre, a UNESCO site; the bridge toll applies.
Bayeux and the D-Day beaches
overnightDoor to door: About 1 h 15 min to Bayeux
Car west via the A13
Too much for a comfortable return day; sleep in Bayeux or Caen.
Caen
goDoor to door: About 1 h
Car or train from a nearby station
Abbey, castle and the memorial museum; a full day.
Lisieux
cautionDoor to door: About 45 min
Car south-east
Worth it mainly for the basilica and the pilgrimage sites.
Arromanches-les-Bains
cautionDoor to door: About 1 h 15 min
Car west along the coast
Mulberry harbour remains; pair it with Bayeux rather than doing it alone.
Ouistreham
skipDoor to door: About 1 h
Car west
Mostly a ferry port; only useful if your crossing leaves from there.
Falaise
skipDoor to door: About 1 h 30 min
Car south
Castle of William the Conqueror; too far for a day from here.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Vieux Bassin and quai Sainte-Catherine
Harbour views and restaurants at the door; the noisiest and priciest rooms, and the oldest buildings.
Around Sainte-Catherine church (rue du Puits, rue Haute)
Two minutes from the church and five from the harbour; quieter, still walkable to everything.
Côte de Grâce and the town edge
Cheaper rooms and parking, 15–20 min uphill walk back from the centre; best with a car.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- €70–110 (≈ US$85–130) excl. bed
- Mid
- €110–180 (≈ US$130–250) excl. bed
- High
- €180 (≈ US$250)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Double room, guesthouse or small hotel1 × 1 night × €140 | €140 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × €120 | €240 |
| Museum entries, one day (Boudin, Satie, Marine)2 × €20 · check | €40 |
| Pont de Normandie toll, car, each way1 × €5 · check | €5 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × €15 | €30 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | €46 |
| Trip total≈ €251 per person per day, bed included | €501≈ US$600 |
2026 estimate in euros; travel to Honfleur excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee or a crêpe at a harbour café | €3–7 (≈ US$4–9) |
| Lunch menu in a brasserie | €18–28 (≈ US$25–35) |
| Dinner menu, three courses | €26–51 (≈ US$35–60) |
| Glass of wine or cider | €5–9 (≈ US$6–11) |
| Museum entry (Boudin, Satie, Marine)check | €4–10 (≈ US$5–12) |
| Taxi within towncheck | €10–20 (≈ US$12–25) |
| eSIM or data SIM, about a week | €10–20 (≈ US$12–25) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Harbour-front restaurants have near-identical menus and the highest prices in town: walk one street back for better value.
- Many kitchens close between lunch and dinner and on one or two weekdays; some close for part of January.
- Parking in the centre is limited and paid; use the edge-of-town car parks in summer.
- The Pont de Normandie carries a toll (about €5.10 (≈ US$6) for a car, check current rate).
Emergency numbers
- European emergency (police, fire, ambulance)
- 112
- Ambulance (SAMU)
- 15
- Police
- 17
- Fire
- 18
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My bed tonight
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À cette adresse, s'il vous plaîtTo this address, please
Emergency
- European emergency112
- Ambulance (SAMU)15
- Police17
- Fire18
Embassy
No embassy in Honfleur; the US, UK, Canadian, Australian, Irish and New Zealand embassies are in Paris. The nearest consulates are in Paris and Rennes (check).
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Pont de Normandie toll, car: about €5.10 (≈ US$6) each way (check)
- Taxi in town: €10–20 (≈ US$12–25) (check)
- Bus Honfleur → Deauville: about €2–5 (≈ US$3–6) (check)
Say or show
- Bonjour — Hello / Good day (bon-ZHOOR)
- Merci — Thank you (mair-SEE)
- L'addition, s'il vous plaît — The bill, please (la-dee-SYON seel voo PLEH)
- Avez-vous une table pour deux ? — Do you have a table for two? (a-vay VOO ewn TAH-bluh poor DUH)
- Je peux payer par carte ? — Can I pay by card? (zhuh puh pay-YAY par KART)
- Où est le port ? — Where is the harbour? (oo ay luh POR)
Tourist office: quai Lepaulmier, open daily about 10:00–17:00, closed for lunch on weekdays (check).
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Honfleur. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: May–Jun, Sep–early Oct · avoid Jul–Aug (crowds, peak room rates), Jan–Feb (some restaurants and museums shut) · month by month →
- 2 airports and 3 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 8 day-trips, door to door
- 4 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Airport-to-bed contract for DOL and the Paris airports: last bus and train times field-checked, taxi fallback, overnight rung.
- Four walking clusters with rescue anchors: Vieux Bassin and La Lieutenance, Sainte-Catherine and the museums, the Côte de Grâce, the Jardin des Personnalités and the beach.
- Place pages with verified cutoffs (Sainte-Catherine bell tower, Boudin museum, Maisons Satie, Musée de la Marine, Naturospace) and eat pages with last orders.
- Market-day fixtures (Wednesday and Saturday mornings) so gates A–D can go green.
Sources
- officialHonfleur tourist office
- officialVille de Honfleur
- officialMusées de Honfleur
- secondaryWikivoyage: Honfleur, revision 5069634 (CC BY-SA 4.0)