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France·🌊 Coastal

At the mouth of the Seine in Normandy, Honfleur is a picturesque harbor town that inspired Impressionists like Boudin and Monet. The Vieux Bassin with its narrow houses is one of Normandy's most photographed scenes.

What awaits you

City tripMuseumsLocal cuisineWalkableBy the sea

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Best time to visit

June–August: up to 23°C with 12h of sunshine per day.

In July–August, water temperatures reach a pleasant 21°C — perfect for swimming.

Cooler winters (9°C). Best visited in June–August.

Max. temperature
8°
Jan
10°
Feb
13°
Mar
14°
Apr
18°
May
21°
Jun
23°
Jul
23°
Aug
21°
Sep
18°
Oct
12°
Nov
9°
Dec
Water temperature
8°
Jan
8°
Feb
9°
Mar
12°
Apr
15°
May
19°
Jun
20°
Jul
21°
Aug
20°
Sep
16°
Oct
12°
Nov
9°
Dec
Sunshine hours
4h
Jan
5h
Feb
7h
Mar
9h
Apr
11h
May
12h
Jun
11h
Jul
10h
Aug
8h
Sep
7h
Oct
4h
Nov
3h
Dec
Rain days
14d
Jan
10d
Feb
15d
Mar
12d
Apr
10d
May
9d
Jun
13d
Jul
12d
Aug
14d
Sep
15d
Oct
16d
Nov
14d
Dec

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Honfleur as a Vacation Destination

Honfleur is an excellent choice for city breaks. Its coastal location offers direct access to the sea and plenty of water activities. The best time to visit is June, July, August with temperatures up to 23°C.

The center is easily walkable — a car is rarely needed.

The region offers rich cultural experiences: museums and historic sites, excellent local cuisine. The best months for swimming are July, August with water temperatures up to 21°C.

Good to know

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Local languages
FR