Honfleur is a commune in the Calvados
department in northwestern France. It is
located on the southern bank of the estuary of the Seine across from le Havre
and very close to the exit of the Pont de
Normandie. Its inhabitants are called Honfleurais. It is especially
known for its old, beautiful picturesque port, characterized by its houses with
slate-covered frontages, painted many times by artists, including in particular
Gustave
Courbet, Eugène Boudin, Claude Monet
and Johan
Jongkind, forming the école de Honfleur (Honfleur school)
which contributed to the appearance of the Impressionist
movement. The Sainte-Catherine church, which has a bell tower separate from the
principal building, is the largest church made out of wood in France.
Hotel in the square.
Harbour Entrance
Out door cafes line the waterfront.
A busy area for all forms of boating.
Waterfront Markets
Great cheese is always available.
Duck Plate
Many churches welcome visitors.
Artist at work.
Private Residence
"Foodie Haven"
Seafood Plate
3 comments:
Nice
What is on your plate dad?
Stunning photos! Such beauty. Yes you are truly blessed to be enjoying such an adventure.
Kathyxxo
What a gorgeous place to be in to take take such amazing shots. I'm sure Chris is painting like mad to capture it all too.
Jim & Linda
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