HONFLEUR, CRUISE DESTINATION

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1 HONFLEUR a port like no other

2 Jérôme Radanovic HONFLEUR, CRUISE DESTINATION BREST GUERNSEY LORIENT LONDON SOUTHAMPTON CHERBOURG LE HAVRE HONFLEUR ROUEN PARIS SAINT-MALO NANTES OOSTENDE Honfleur, in the heart of Normandy Honfleur, a small medieval town, reveals her riches to all those who take the time to look... Over years old, always facing the sea and closely connected to its river, Honfleur has preserved many of its monuments. Today, nearly 3.6 millions visitors come to Honfleur every year from all over the world, making Honfleur one of the most visited city in France. From the cruise terminal, the historic part of town, its picturesque pedestrian streets lined with halftimbered houses and art galleries, is easily reachable. A wide range of shore excursions are within range of Honfleur, such as Monet's Gardens, D-Day Landing Beaches, Bayeux Tapestry, tours focused on local products and Paris. LA ROCHELLE BORDEAUX Honfleur - the Seine Valley - Rouen, three destinations in one port Veritable gateway to Paris and the ocean, the port of Rouen launched its two cruise terminals of Honfleur and Rouen fifteen years ago. Today, the port of Rouen- Honfleur has become one of the top destinations on the Channel-Atlantic stretch. BILBAO BAYONNE Cruising the Seine Valley makes for marvelous sightseeing: grand manor houses nestled in the woods, abbeys, sheer chalk cliffs. Six hours of sailing beyond compare from Honfleur to Rouen. 2

3 Contacts The cruise department of the Honfleur Tourist Office, in a context of an agreement with the port of Rouen-Honfleur, works on development, promotion and services for cruise passengers. Cruise Department Jérôme Radanovic cruise@ot-honfleur.fr tél. +33 (0) HAROPA - Port de Rouen Harbour Master harbourmaster@rouen.port.fr tél. +33 (0) Loïc Pilon Networks The cruise department of the Honfleur Tourist Office, is a proud member of several networks and organizations. CONTACTS Cruise Europe Cruise Europe has over a hundred members within Northern and Atlantic Europe to develop relations with cruise lines and ports. Normandy Cruise Destinations The ports of Rouen, Honfleur, Le Havre and Cherbourg are gathered together into a cluster to ensure cruise promotion in Normandy. French Atlantic Ports Cooperation of 11 ports on the Channel and Atlantic coasts, gateways to France and its "Art de Vivre". 3

4 LA SEINE DIGUE PROMENADE OUEST QSH #3 QSH #1 JETÉE DE L'OUEST ROUTE DES FASCINES CRUISE TERMINAL Shuttle bus route Pedestrian route Tourist Office B Bus station RD 513 JEAN DE VIENNE ROUTE ADOLPHE MARAIS RUE C. BAUDELAIRE RUE ALPHONSE ALLAIS RUE DU TROU-MIARD BOULEVARD CHARLES V CÔTE DE GRÂCE CHEMIN DE LA CÔTE DE GRÂCE PETITE CÔTE VARIN RAMPE DU MONT-JOLI CHARRIÈRE DU PUITS RUE DELARUE MARDRUS RUE BUCAILLE DU PUITS RUE DE LA BAVOLE RUE VARIN RUE DES CAPUCINS RUE J. DOUBLET RUE E. BOUDIN LE GRAND BOULOIR LE PETITBOULOIR RUE ALBERT 1 ER RUE DU PUITS RUE BRÛLÉE RUE RUE HAUTE RUE DE L'HOMME DE BOIS DE LA ALBERT SOREL RUE BOULANGER FOULERIE RUE DES PRÉS RUE BARBEL RUE DES LINGOTS BERTHELOT RUE RUE DE LA RÉPUBLIQUE RUE J. DENIS SAINTE CATHERINE VIEUX BASSIN DUDAUPHIN HAMELIN QUAI SAINTE-CATHERINE RUE DES LOGETTES RUE DE LA CHAUSSÉE RUE CACHIN RUE DES BUTTES A. NORMAND A. ALLAIS RUE MONTPENSIER QUAI SAINT-ETIENNE RUE P. ET C. BRÉARD QUAI DE LA LIEUTENANCE RUE N-DAME QUAI DES PASSAGERS QUAI DE LA JETÉE DE L'EST AVANT PORT QUAI DE LA QUARANTAINE PL DE L'HÔTEL DE VILLE RUE G. SEYDOUX RUE ST-ANTOINE RUE DES PETITES BOUCHERIES COURS DES DE LA PORTE DE ROUEN QUAI DE LA PLANCHETTE PL A. BOUDIN RUE TRAVERSIÈRE PL H. JEANSON RUE DE LA VILLE FOSSÉS SAINT-LÉONARD JETÉE DE TRANSIT TOUR QUAI DE LA RD-PT DE LA TOUR QUAI LEPAULMIER IMPASSE DU PETIT CASINO RUE VILLEY RUE COUPÉE B RUE VANNIER BASSIN DE RETENUE QUAI DE LA CALE BASSIN DE L'EST QUAI TOSTAIN RUE DES VASES RUE AUX CHATS CITY OF HONFLEUR Honfleur has so much to offer... Heritage St. Catherine church St. Leonard church Notre-Dame de Grâce church Vieux Bassin Lieutenance Museums Eugene Boudin Museum Erik Satie Museum Ethnography Museum Maritime Museum Culture Art galleries Artists' studios Audio guided tours Leisures Naturospace Sightseeing train Sightseeing boats Nature Jardin des Personnalités Jardin du Tripot Public garden Mont-Joli Shopping Honfleur Normandy Outlet The first outlet village in the Greater West has opened its doors in autumn It will ultimately be home to more than 100 French and foreign brand name shops dedicated to fashion and the art of living. 4

5 The maritime port of Honfleur On the banks of the river Seine, 1.5 km away from the city centre, two dedicated docks and a cruise terminal welcome nearly 50 cruise ships every year. Technical information Quai en Seine #3 (max. length 260 m / max. draught 9 m) Quai en Seine #1 (max. length 180 m / max. draught 9 m) Port accessible 24/7, all year running Transit and Turnaround Fully compliant with the ISPS Code Fares are public and degressive Services (through your port agent) Bunkering (by trucks) Tug Garbage disposal Fresh water provisions Passenger boarding bridge Cruise terminal The cruise terminal, located Quai en Seine #3, has all the facilities required to give a service of quality to passengers and crew members. 1.5 km (0.9 mi) from the city centre Inaugurated in December 2013 Fully accessible to persons with reduced mobility Customs desk Hospitality desk / Companies desk Dedicated area for coaches and shuttle buses Boutique offering souvenirs and quality regional products from Normandy Toilet facilities Thomas Prudhomme PORT OF HONFLEUR 5

6 Discover Honfleur Untouched by the passage of time, Honfleur has kept the landmarks of its rich history. The town is reputed due to the authentic charm of its narrow cobbled streets, its monuments and its cultural and artistic heritage. The Honfleur Tourist Office offers guided tours that focus on the historical and impressionist heritage of Honfleur. But there are many other possibilities... Our sales department is ready to support you or your chosen shore excursion provider in order to create the most suitable tours. The Tourist Office brings you into the very heart of the historic centre with its audio city walk. Sixteen stops with a commentary. After that Honfleur won t hold no secrets for you. Honfleur Tourist Office - Sales Department Johanna Duflos groupes@ot-honfleur.fr - tél. +33 (0) Excursions in Normandy and more Located in the very heart of Normandy, Honfleur is the ideal port of call to discover the "must see" of our region: Giverny and Claude Monet's gardens, Deauville and the Côte Fleurie, the D-Day Landing Beaches, Rouen, the Bayeux Tapestry, the Mont St. Michel... Paris is located only 2.5 hours from Honfleur. So the French capital is easily accessible for a 1 day trip. SHORE EXCURSIONS Fondation Claude Monet, Giverny Giverny & Claude Monet's gardens A source of inspiration. Claude Monet's property in Giverny, where he lived for 43 years, became the Claude Monet Foundation. D-Day 6 th June 1944: the greatest battle of the Second World War began here, in Normandy. Discover the fascinating story of the D-Day. Giverny: 135 km - half day / full day Arromanches: 100 km - full day 6

7 SHORE EXCURSIONS Côte Fleurie & Deauville Long stretches of sandy beach and splendid resort architecture. The world-famous resort of Deauville has preserved all its bygone "Belle Epoque" charm. Deauville: 15 km - half day Pays d'auge The Pays d'auge is Normandy's most emblematic area. This is the land of apple orchards, stud farms and halftimbered houses. Beuvron-en-Auge: 45 km - half day Bharathram Pattabhiraman (creative commons) JFLange Seine Valley & Rouen From Honfleur to Rouen, follow the meandering Seine as it cuts through forests and meadows and flows silently past prestigious abbeys. Rouen: 90 km - half day / full day Paris Visiting the French capital and all its iconic monuments like the Tour Eiffel, Notre-Dame de Paris and its worldclass museums like the Louvre and Orsay. Paris: 200 km - full day Moyan Brenn (creative commons) afloresm (creative commons) Côte d'albâtre & Etretat Discover the Côte d'albâtre and Etretat, with its famous tall white cliffs: a breathtaking sight. Visit the Palais Benedictine to find out about the history of the liqueur. Etretat: 45 km - half day Mont St. Michel Mont St. Michel the pride of Normandy stands amid the waves at high tide in the Bay, listed World Heritage by Unesco. Mont Saint-Michel: 190 km - full day 7

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