Sites historiques à Honfleur

Honfleur Heritage Trail

Explore the maritime and architectural history of Honfleur through its most significant landmarks. This collection features the 15th-century Église Sainte-Catherine, France’s largest wooden church, and La Lieutenance, the final remains of the city’s medieval fortifications. The trail includes the birthplace of composer Erik Satie, historic timber-framed manors like Manoir du Désert, and the Phare du Butin lighthouse. Scenic viewpoints at Mont-Joli offer perspectives on the Seine estuary, while various memorials honor the town's seafaring heritage.

Honfleur Heritage Trail — Carte

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A

Église Sainte-Catherine

France's largest wooden church with a separate bell tower. Built in the 15th century by shipwrights, its double-nave ceiling resembles an overturned ship's hull.

B

Manoir Quiquengrogne

A historic manor house located in the town center.

C

La Lieutenance

The 16th-century former residence of the King's Lieutenant, serving as the last remaining vestige of the town's ancient fortifications near the Old Basin.

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D

Honfleur

The town hall of Honfleur, an administrative building located in the historic heart of the city.

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E

Les Maisons Satie

The birthplace of composer Erik Satie, now a museum featuring immersive musical and scenographic exhibits dedicated to his life and work.

F

Mont-Joli

A panoramic viewpoint offering views over the rooftops of Honfleur, the Seine estuary, and the Pont de Normandie.

G

Phare de la Falaise des Fonds

Also known as the Phare du Butin, this lighthouse was built in 1853 to guide ships navigating the entrance of the Seine.

H

Église Saint-Martin

A traditional Catholic church located in Gonneville-sur-Honfleur.

I

Maison du corsaire Jean-François Doublet

The former residence of the 17th-century privateer and explorer Jean-François Doublet.

J

Hospice

A historic building that formerly served as a medical and charitable hospice.

K

Manoir du Désert

A 15th-century manor house featuring a stone tower and traditional Norman timber-framed architecture.

L

Pavillon de la Reine

A historic manor house and pavilion located on the outskirts of the town.

M

Manoir de Conti en pans de bois à Vasouy

A traditional timber-framed manor house situated in the Vasouy district.

N

Mémorial aux marins perdus en mer

A coastal memorial dedicated to the sailors and fishermen of Honfleur who were lost at sea.

O

Monument Notre-Dame de Grâce

A religious monument and pilgrimage site located on the plateau overlooking the town.

P

Monument aux Morts

A memorial dedicated to the local citizens who lost their lives in military conflicts.