The lovely seaside town loved by the French where you won't find a single British tourist
The picturesque town by the English Channel is adorned with idyllic homes, churches and museums
Full of charm and artistic history, Honfleur lies just on the edge of the English Channel.
The town, located in the Calvados region in north west France, is beloved by French tourists but you'll be hard pressed to find a single Brit among the throngs of visitors.
With the picturesque view of the Seine estuary across from Le Havre, it is easy to see why this town has been listed among the country's most beautiful.
Honfleur is best known for its historic port, surrounded by rows of pretty houses with a world-class view.
Honfleur's iconic scenery is so beautiful it was frequently painted by the great Monet and Gustave Courbet.
As of 2017, its population consists of just under 7,500, meaning it will never feel too crowded.
The town is home to France's largest wooden church, Sainte-Catherine church, with its belltower separate from the building. It is likened to an upside down ship, having been constructed by shipbuilders.
Visitors can also expand their knowledge in several museums including 'La Mora', which is home to the reconstruction of William the Conqueror's flagship for his conquest of England. Other museums showcase fine arts created by the likes of Eugène Boudin.
The Naturospace garden and zoo is not far from the port of Honfleur and is highly recommended, home to a beautiful tropical butterfly house which is the largest in France.
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Honfleur was originally built for trade, due to its convenient location and it thrived on routes with Canada, the West Indies, African coasts and the Azores.
Between the 16th and 19th centuries, the town prospered its trade with North America and Asia.
It was also a strategic site during the Hundred Years War (1337-1453).
In essence, Honfleur is known for its incredible range of seafood. Fresh fish can be bought straight off of boats on Wednesday and Saturday mornings. One of the towns most iconic dishes is Honfleur matelote, aka fish stew.