Honfleur

Honfleur

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April 17th 2009
Back to the Normandy coast and the quaint old fishing port of Honfleur. It is situated at the mouth of the Seine River, opposite it's larger and more well known neighbour, Le Havre. It's Vieux Bassin is where most visitors are attracted to, with its multitude of restaurants around the harbour. There was a cruise ship in while we were there, so full of English tourists. A pleasant change from th ... read more

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