weberwest Loc: Ferndale WA

HONFLEUR is first mentioned in a historical record in 1027 and by the middle of the 12th century it represented a significant transit point for goods from nearby Rouen to England.

Today it is particularly known for its old port, characterized by its houses with slate-covered frontages, painted many times by artists including Gustave Courbet and Claude Monet from the Impressionist movement. Honfleur's Sainte-Catherine church, constructed by shipbuilders, has a bell tower separate from the principal building and is the largest church made completely out of wood in France. Honfleur has great restaurants and is a great starting point for exploring the Pays d'Auge south of the coast (see previous post).

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This post completes our tour through Brittany and France - thank you for staying with me during this long trip and posting your comments. I hope you have seen some interesting places and discovered a bit of the spirit of these wonderful lands.

In case you are interested the see the entire albums, you can access them at my site (weberwest.weebly.com), click on Chronological tab, see on lines 2015 - May. I suggest you click on the "Short" rather than lengthy "Full" link. I will be very pleased to respond to any question or observations - preferably via private message. - Thank you for staying with me.

PS - While the series relating to this drive is completed, over the next 3 days I will add 3 more posts on GIVERNY, famous for the residence of Claude Monet and his wonderful garden. It is also located in Normandy.

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1- Old harbor with the narrow buildings and restaurants on the western waterfront

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2- Old harbour with the narrow buildings and reflections

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3 - Eastern waterfront of the old harbor

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4 - Bell tower of the Sainte-Catherine church, a structure separate from the church building

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5 - Sainte-Catherine church, the largest wooden church in France

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6 - Interesting old building facade with decorative plaques

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7 - Entrance to the Museum of Old Honfleur

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8 - Old harbor at dusk

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9 - Old harbor and quay-side restaurants at dusk

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10 - Evening mood on the river La Morelle

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Longshadow Loc: Audubon, PA, United States

RichardTaylor Loc: Sydney, Australia

A great finale to a super series.

weberwest Loc: Ferndale WA

Thank you Longshadow!

weberwest Loc: Ferndale WA

Thank you Richard for keeping with me through this long series and your interaction - much appreciated. I am looking forward to seeing more of your posts as well in the future. I will be travelling starting in 2 weeks for 2 months though and will probably only intermittently access UHH.

Have a great fall DownUnder!

NMGal Loc: NE NM

Thank you for the beautiful series and taking me along to places I will never see in person.

weberwest Loc: Ferndale WA

Thank you NMGal for coming along and enjoying the trip!

jederick Loc: Northern Utah

Thank You very much for taking us along on a great vacation. I've enjoyed every single photo and, perhaps, lived a little vicariously through your travels.

weberwest Loc: Ferndale WA

Thank you jederick for your comment - I am very pleased that you enjoyed coming along on this trip and experienced, if only virtually, some of the pleasures of these lands!

steve49 Loc: massachusetts

Excellent work. Thanks for the visit.

JRD3 Loc: Richmond, VA

Thanks for the tour. My brothers and I took my father to Normandy for his 80th birthday. Out first night was spent in Honfleur. Lovely meal on the old harbor. The next day we were treated to market day around the old church. The wine and cheese bought there became our lunch. My father is not with us, but these shots confirm the memories are evergreen.

JRD3 Loc: Richmond, VA

Thanks for the tour. My brothers and I took my father to Normandy for his 80th birthday. Out first night was spent in Honfleur. Lovely meal on the old harbor. The next day we were treated to market day around the old church. The wine and cheese bought there became our lunch. My father is not with us, but these shots confirm the memories are evergreen.

jaymatt Loc: Alexandria, Indiana

Thanks for the tour!

Doddy Loc: Barnard Castle-England

Great set..well done.

rdemarco52 Loc: Wantagh, NY

We loved Honfleur and you have captured its charm and beauty. Thanks for sharing.