Jo and Rob Posted January 18, 2011 #1 Share Posted January 18, 2011 We are considering visiting Honfleur but it will be on a Sunday. Is it going to be all closed or will it still be a good day out for the family? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Hlitner Posted January 18, 2011 #2 Share Posted January 18, 2011 Guess it depends why you are going to Honfleur. We love the picturesque village for its small harbor lined with decent cafes/restaurants. Just the thought of sitting at one of those cafes and enjoying Moules et frites. the atmosphere and the view is enough to get me on a flight to France. All of that is there on Sundays (or any other day of the week) Hank Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moyaroo Posted January 19, 2011 #3 Share Posted January 19, 2011 Don't forget to have some Pommeau. It is the local aperitiff and quite nice. (If you like sweet things, my wife does not understand my fascination) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cornishpastyman1 Posted January 19, 2011 #4 Share Posted January 19, 2011 Hi Jo and Rob Hank has summed it up very well. Everything I would want will be there any day of the week as long as the sun shines :) I hope you have a great day there. Tony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John Bull Posted February 2, 2011 #5 Share Posted February 2, 2011 We are considering visiting Honfleur but it will be on a Sunday. Is it going to be all closed? Quite the reverse. It will be busy, Honfleur is a good place for a day out for the french. The afternoon crowds will make it a little hectic, but more atmospheric. Aim to arrive around 9.30 to get ahead of the french trippers. You'll have a good day there. John Bull Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom_uk Posted February 2, 2011 #6 Share Posted February 2, 2011 The only potential problem with Honfleur, on any day of the week, is that it is in northern France. This means that it could in fact rain and/or be quite cool at any time of the year. It may look a bit like a Mediterranean port, but it isn't - it's a channel port. Hopefully the weather will be kind during your visit, but have Plan B ready in case sitting out at a harbour-side restaurant isn't sensible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cristine Posted February 3, 2011 #7 Share Posted February 3, 2011 Quite the reverse. It will be busy, Honfleur is a good place for a day out for the french. The afternoon crowds will make it a little hectic, but more atmospheric. Aim to arrive around 9.30 to get ahead of the french trippers. You'll have a good day there. John Bull What is the best way to get there from Le Havre? Any recommendations of a local tour guide? We will be there on a Friday. Cristine56@aol.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John Bull Posted February 3, 2011 #8 Share Posted February 3, 2011 What is the best way to get there from Le Havre?Any recommendations of a local tour guide? We will be there on a Friday. Cristine56@aol.com Hi Christine, I know the place quite well, but have always visted by car, either from addresses in France or via x-channel ferries, never from a cruise ship. There is no rail service to Honfleur. There is a bus service of sorts, but my recollections from browsing it on the 'net is that its exceptionally infrequent & timings don't suit a standard day from Le Havre. Car hire is not cost-effective if you just want transport there & back. Most folk pick up a taxi or van at the quayside, & arrange for the driver to return at an agreed time. It's about 15 miles, journey time normally under 30 minutes but give yourself at least an hour ahead of back-on-board time. Can't help with cost, but others doubtless can & it's certainly not excessive - although they'll add €4 e/w toll for crossing the impressive Pont De Normandie bridge over the mouth of the Seine. Honfleur is an attractive place to stroll, soak-up, browse the shops & stalls, & enjoy a lunch & a bottle or two. It has interesting buildings, but it suits a laid-back day, and IMHO it's not really the sort of place that warrants a guide. If you wanted a guide, you'd get better value by being shown other options such as a calvados distillery, camembert-making, perhaps a Manoir, or the twin towns of Trouville & Deauville. But sorry, can't help with recommending a guide. John Bull Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Hlitner Posted February 3, 2011 #9 Share Posted February 3, 2011 We agree with John Bull that public transit to Honfleur leaves much to be desired. There are a few buses, but the schedules never seem to be very convenient. We really think Le Havre is a great port to rent a car for the day since there are so many different places you can drive during a port day and French taxis tend to be quite expensive. Hank Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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