Psst... THE LITTLE OWL IS LOOKING OVER THE ESTUARY
Description
This charming, intimate and warm pied-à-terre, hidden in the mazes of the historic district, overlooks the estuary from the top of its floor. Crossing and bright, you will find all the comforts you need... All the elements are combined to have a pleasant stay. Central, you can do everything on foot and stroll, with your nose in the air, in our lovely cobbled streets! The space The studio is equipped with a shower. Guest access Keys provided by the host. Access with code given upon arrival! Other things to note ALL THE CHARM OF HONFLEUR AND ITS MUST-SEE VISITS: - The old basin: with such a special character, which inspired so many painters... At nightfall, the lights of the houses are reflected in the water... - The Sainte-Catherine quay: with its tall, narrow houses covered with slate, entangled against each other... - The Church of Sainte-Catherine (15th century): a unique masterpiece in France, built entirely of wood. Don't miss its picturesque bell tower, separate and facing the church. - The Lieutenancy: placed on the old basin and former residence of the king's lieutenant, was the starting point of Samuel Champlain for the conquest of Quebec - Saint-Léonard Church: and its octagonal bell tower with bas-reliefs representing musical instruments. In the nave, beautiful decor painted by Krug. - The Côte de Grâce: on the heights... Superb panorama of the Seine estuary and the Normandy Bridge. Its adorable chapel "Notre-Dame-de-Grâce" where many ex-votos reign... Pilgrimage and blessing of our sailors every weekend of Pentecost - La Maison de Satie: evokes the musician, born in these places, through an original scenographic journey. Surprising! - The Eugène Boudin Museum: avant-garde of Impressionism. It was at the Saint-Siméon farm that Eugène Boudin with his friends (Jongking, Monet, Courbet, Sisley...), founded "the School of Saint-Siméon". - The Navy Museum: in the tiny Saint-Etienne church (on the old basin). Documents and objects of our faithful sailors... - The Salt Attics: huge and old salt warehouses, with thick walls, dating from the 17th century. At the time, they were used to preserve herring and cod, but have since become magnificent venues for exhibitions, concerts, shows, festivals... - The Museum of Ethnography and Folk Art: nestled in the old prisons and in a very pretty alley. - The garden of personalities: bucolic and cultural walk... You can converse with our many Honfleur personalities: Eugène Boudin, Claude Monet, Erik Satie, Charles Beaudelaire, Samuel Champlain, Lucie Delarue-Mardrus, Françoise Sagan, Michel Serrault and many others... - The Naturospace: reconstruction of the ecosystem of a forest under a greenhouse, home to various species of birds and butterflies. - The Carousel: and its pretty wooden horses, turn the heads of young and old from May to October. - Butin Beach: our unique beach located at the entrance to the city, following the garden of personalities. You can admire its magnificent sunset and see imposing cargo ships pass by. - The Normandy Bridge: this cable-stayed bridge, spanning the Seine, is definitely worth a look. HOLIDAYS AND FESTIVALS: - In April: "passionately garden" - End of May: the traditional "fête des marins" - In June (Pentecost): "pilgrimage of sailors" - In August: "Jazz aux Greniers" (in the salt cellars) - In September: "Estuaire d'en rire" (humor festival) - End of September: "shrimp festival" - In November: "Russian Film Festival" - Guided city tours... OUR MARKETS: - Traditional market: Saturday morning, Place Sainte Catherine and Cours des Fossés. - Organic Market: Wednesday morning, Place Sainte Catherine. - Fish market: Thursday to Sunday, morning, Jetée de Transit. - Night market: Wednesday evening in July/August, Cours des Fossés. EVENTS OUTSIDE THE CITY: - Mid-June: Romantic Film Festival (Cabourg) - Early September: American Film Festival (Deauville) - September: Off Courts Festival (Trouville) GET AWAY AND DISCOVER: - The sandy beaches and seaside resorts of the Côte Fleurie: Trouville-sur-Mer, Deauville, Benerville-sur-Mer, Blonville-sur-Mer, Villers-sur-Mer, Houlgate, Dives-sur-Mer, Cabourg, Le-Hôme-Varaville, Merville-Franceville-Plage - The magnificent villages of the Pays d'Auge: Barneville-la-Bertand, Cormeilles, Beuvron-en-Auge, Beaumont-en-Auge, Cambremer... - The Vernier marsh (vast peat bog dotted with thatched cottages, in the old meanders of the Seine) - The Côte de Nacre: Asnelles, Ver-sur-Mer, Courseulles-sur-Mer, Bernières-sur-Mer, Saint-Aubin-sur-Mer, Langrune-sur-Mer, Luc-sur-Mer, Lion-sur-Mer, Hermanville-sur-Mer, Colleville-Montgomery, Ouistreham - The city of Le Havre: a UNESCO World Heritage Site and its André Malraux Museum of Modern Art (from May to November 2019 Raoul Dufy exhibition, the child of the country) - Etretat and the Alabaster Coast (for its magnificent cliffs) AND A LITTLE FURTHER... - The D-Day landing beaches - Mont Saint-Michel - Cotentin CULINARY DELIGHTS: - "Les Pieds dans l'herbe" Crêperie - "La Cidrerie" Crêperie - Restaurant "L'Huître Brulée"... for its healthy and natural cuisine (foodie address). - "Le bistrot des Artistes" Restaurant... our President's favorite place! - Tea room, "La Petite Chine" pastry shop... offers a lunch menu! Registration Details 14333000281O1
Community Book-Direct Links
Reviews
Got questions?
We are eager to hear from you whether you need to contact our support team, speak with our founders, or simply want to say hello.