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- Destinations
- Europe
- France
- Normandy
- Honfleur
Honfleur
By accident or design is not certain, but somehow the quaint
fishing village of Honfleur, just across the estuary from busy,
bustling La Havre, has managed to make time stand still and
presents its many visitors with scenes and experiences largely
unchanged for 100 years or more. Honfleur fortunately escaped
serious damage during the World War II Normandy landings, and since
then development has been minimal. It still functions as a fishing
port and follows traditions dating back to medieval times, although
it has lost its beach due to the silting up of the river. There are
a few interesting museums, including those dedicated to composer
Eric Satie and Impressionist painter Eugene Boudin, and some lovely
gardens. Honfleur is certainly worth a visit from La Havre.
Information & Facts
Language
French is the official language.
Money
The Euro (EUR) is the official currency in France. Currency can
be exchanged at banks, bureaux de change and some large hotels,
though you will get a better exchange rate at the ATMs. Major
credit cards are widely accepted, as are travellers cheques,
particularly in major tourist destinations. Foreign currency is not
accepted.
Time
Local time is GMT +1 (GMT +2 between last Sunday in March and
last Sunday in October).