ROUEN, FRANCE

This tour provides us with the opportunity to experience the tranquil charm of Honfleur, a small and perfectly preserved 13th century fishing village. We will enjoy a guided introduction to this quiet town lined with typical old timber-framed or slate-shingled houses.

This tour provides us with the opportunity to experience the tranquil charm of Honfleur, a small and perfectly preserved 13th century fishing village. We will enjoy a guided introduction to this quiet town lined with typical old timber-framed or slate-shingled houses. During our walking tour we shall see the unique 17th century harbour, ‘vieux bassin’. We pass the Governor’s House ‘La Lieutenance’ and the ancient gateway to the town, before visiting the lovely 15th century Church of Sainte-Catherine – the largest wooden church in France with a separate belfry. The massive oak belfry is covered in chestnut, and stands apart from the church on a large foundation, which used to contain the bellringer’s dwelling. Sainte-Catherine Church is a rare example in Western Europe of a building constructed entirely of wood. We will be given some free time to explore the charming cobbled streets lined with craft and souvenir shops, local artists galleries and typical French sidewalk cafés before reboarding our coach for our journey back to Rouen. There is approximately 2 hours of walking in Honfleur, some of it over cobblestone streets.

DESCRIPTION CORRECT FOR 2008 CANARIES & MEDITERRANEAN CRUISES