Premiere Classe Honfleur

Lavomatique - a laundromat in Honfleur

by rexvaughan

We try to travel light and, besides washing a few small items in hotel sinks, seek some way in the middle of a trip to do some laundry. Honfleur has a very nice, modern (and expensive) Lavomatique. The machines do a very nice job of washing and drying clothes but be prepared to spend some money.

Rates are (in Euros):
Washing - 6kg 3.50, 7kg 3.80 and 16 kg 7.50
Drying - 1.00 per 8 minutes
Detergent - 1.00 per load although you get a packet which will do 2 small loads

Everything is fully automated from a central panel where you put the money and select the machine. It accepts coins as well as 5, 10 and 20 Euro notes. I fed the machine so much I lost track but may have spent about $25 for a medium size load of clothes, but they were nice and clean and dry.

It is located very near the Tourist Info office on the streets Paul Breard, rue de la Chaussee and rue Notre Dame just off the rue de la Republique.

Hordes of Tourists Invade the Town

by ExGuyParis

One Sunday in July, we decided to drive to Honfleur. The trip that should have taken less than two hours took over three, because just about every other Parisian also decided it was a good day to visit Honfleur! At each toll booth on A13, there was a 10 km or so backup. We got off the highway and worked our way via back roads. Finally we reached Honfleur. The huge parking area by the water was almost full.

Still, it was a glorious day, and watching other tourists can be fun. Here, tourists take over rue de la Ville.

RAIN OR SHINE....

by BerniShand

...Its always hot and steamy in Naturospace, a lush re-creation of a tropical rainforest full of beautiful butterflies
Their sizes and colors are amazing and they flutter everywhere, and there are cases with pupea in them and you can watch butterflies emerging from them

Honfleur

by lgl4726

"Eye Candy"

If you are a sucker for a good view Honfleur is the place for you. The small harbor is surrounded by storybook buildings that are reflected in the fine light off the water. A fairytale merry go round delights the young and rainbows can make an ordinary dinner a once in a lifetime sight.

"Street Market"

Honfleur has a very lively street market that has every imaginable sort of vegetable, plus fresh meats, bread and cheeses. If you are lucky enough to be in this city on a Saturday morning be sure to skip a restaurant lunch and pick up a picnic here to nibble on as you wander the streets window shopping or make your way to the park by the harbor and enjoy the view of the ocean while eating your treasures.

"Art Lovers"

If you love to wander through charming galleries, Honfleur has plenty to choose from plus one very good museum worth an hour or two of your time. Many famous artists have flocked to Honfleur to paint the beautiful landscape and enjoy the fine light.

Living Canvas!

by Fastfreddie

If you'd like to go to a place where every scene is from a painting, this city is the one. From sidewalk cafes to antique shops to cozy bistros, you will think you've stepped right into a surreal canvas in this lovely place.
Complete with a quiet harbor and a glorious all wood church made in the style of the shipbuilder's art.
If we wanted to "vanish" here's where we would end up.