Honfleur: typical seaside resort of Calvados with its old basin, the charm of yesteryear
For your search for luxury real estate in Normandy , Honfleur is certainly a city that will make you fall in love: you want to buy a beautiful Normandy property, Honfleur is the right choice because it is one of the prettiest seaside resorts in Calvados.
Honfleur has in fact retained all its charm of yesteryear: this small town located on the Seine estuary with the English Channel next to it is only a stone's throw from the large maritime town of Le Havre located just opposite the estuary with the superb Pont de Normandie to cross which offers a perspective on the sea and magnificent views of both banks of the estuary.
The old basin of Honfleur is in itself the attractiveness of this atypical town with its old houses built between the 15th century and the 18th century.
It is good to stroll through the streets and alleys of Honfleur where you can find numerous boutiques, art and painting galleries and other local craft stalls.
And finish your walk to find yourself in front of the superb 15th century Sainte-Catherine church, with its magnificent roof made of a wooden structure like the old shipyards.
If you pass through Honfleur, you should not miss visiting the commune of Equemauville, the Notre-Dame-de-Grâce chapel from the 17th century, located on the heights of Honfleur: it houses a surprising collection of ex-votos and boat models.
Étretat, Deauville, Cabourg are not far away and investing in a charming property in Honfleur or its surroundings will delight unconditional lovers of Normandy.
