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The best time to visit Honfleur is from late spring to early autumn, especially May, June, and September, when temperatures are mild and rain is less frequent. July and August are the warmest months but also the rainiest, so pack for showers. Winter is cool and damp, with the most rain in January and November. The famous September festival, the Fête de la Crevette, celebrates the local shrimp harvest.

Stay in the old town around the Vieux Bassin and Saint Catherine's church for the harbor views and easy access to the port and sights; it suits first-time visitors. The hillside above the town, near the Jardin des Personnalités, offers quieter streets and sea glimpses, good for a relaxed stay. The surrounding countryside, like Equemauville, is a calm base for those with a car. La Petite Folie and Hôtel l'Ecrin are in the town center, while Le Clos de Grâce sits in Equemauville.

Start at the Port of Honfleur, the old harbor lined with colorful houses and boats. See the wooden Église Sainte Catherine, a rare surviving medieval church built by shipwrights. Walk to the Panorama du Mont-Joli for a view over the town and estuary. The , a striking cable-stayed bridge, is worth a look from the port or nearby. For a quieter stop, the Jardin des Personnalités offers a garden with statues of famous figures linked to Honfleur.