One of the best-known towns in Normandy is the charming Honfleur, France. It’s where the Seine River meets the English Channel and where medieval architecture and narrow cobblestone streets transport ...

A native of Normandy's Honfleur, Eugène Boudin (1824-1898) is considered one of the founders of Impressionism. He is renowned not only for his paintings, which celebrate the here and now − fleeting ...

Honfleur has a population of 8,500 and attracts three million visitors a year, making it France's third most popular place to visit. But even if you've never been there, every harbour view, market ...

Painters, including Boudin, were inspired by Honfleur's pretty houses and harbour Credit: Photo: ALAMY If you've spent any time in major art galleries, then you've already seen Honfleur. This ...

Fishing ports don't come any prettier. Ancient houses of mellow stone line the perimeter of a sheltered harbour, the water of which is haunted by their reflections. Set back at either side of the ...