Throughout the years La Diligence offers a city tour of Honfleur and its surroundings.
Let the Diligence tells you the stories and legends from the Middle Ages, the life of Honfleur... Let yourself be seduced by the charm of the city, inspiration of many artists and discover the witnesses of his prestigious maritime past...

From Saturday February 09 to Wednesday April 30, 2008

Exhibition of paintings on the theme of the nineteenth century, from the neoclassicism to the symbolism ...

Saturday March 22, 2008

Special visit "Easter" at 6 pm, departure from the Office of Tourism. Rates: 7 € per person; 11 € / 2 people; 4 € reduced rate and free under 12. Reservations required
Tel. : 02.31.89.23.30

From Saturday March 22 to Monday March 24, 2008

The exceptional site of the Attics with Salt of Honfleur, classified historic building, will accomodate between 60 and 80 independent artists who will take part in this 6th edition during the weekend of Easter. The painting offer will gather professional painters and amateurs. Certain artists of the previous years answered again present... Many animations envisaged. Entry: 2 Euros, Free for -16 years

From Saturday March 29 to Sunday March 30, 2008

In homage to the famous Alphonse Allais, native of Honfleur... the journalist Patrice Drevet surrounded of his assistants proposes with the support of the Town of Honfleur, the 4th edition of the festival of the witty remarks where "Humour, Délices and Pétanque" will be again at the posterity.

From Saturday April 26 to Sunday April 27, 2008

2nd edition of the Garden Fair to be held in the beautiful jewel of the "Garden of personalities" on the banks of the Seine estuary ...

Saturday, April 26, 2008

"REDISCOVER THE NORMANDY": At the initiative of the Regional Tourism Council of Normandy and for the second consecutive year, the Tourist Office Honfleur participated on April 14 and April 28 in this operation for the Normans to give them an opportunity (re)discover their region!
In this context, an original wisit of Honfleur has been proposed, among hunt and observation game, on the theme of "Portes & Fenêtres" (Doors & Windows) to allow to (re)discover differently and surprisingly our small maritime city. Next event on April 19 and April 26, 2008 ...

From Sunday, May 11 to Monday, May 12, 2008

It's an extraordinary reunion. The people of the sea, fishermen who find themselves at Pentecost for the Blessing of the Sea and the Pilgrimage to Our Lady of Grace. Throughout the weekend, the Society of Marine proposes a tribute to seafarers, an exhibition in Salt Storehouse...

From Saturday, May 17, 2008 to Sunday 01 June 2008

FESTIVAL OF PHOTOGRAPHS OF TRAVEL & ADVENTURE: The America: North, South, India… these new worlds to discover for these expeditions from Honfleur to the 15th and 16th centuries…
The memory of Honfleur is populated by marine explorers of oceans... Today, with the festival "Chroniques Nomades", set afloat in 1997 and dedicated to photography Travel & Adventure, Honfleur draws the viewers, as in the past, the explorers, to leave for the discovery of new horizons…. Admission is free.

From Wednesday, August 13 to Sunday, August 17, 2008

Gerard PONCET, composer, arranger and jazz soloist, which was established in 2003 with the complicity of Françoise David, attached to the culture of the City, and Catherine Montandon, director of the Tourism Office of Honfleur, the 1st Jazz Festival at the Storehouse. Since the last 4 years, this festival is an active participant in the cultural activities of the city hosting internationally renowned artists such as Claude BOLLING, LADIES BLUES (vocal trio of the late Ray Charles), Boby DURHAM, Dany DORIZ (the famous and vibraphonist Mythical Caveau de la Huchette), as well as regional groups and orchestras. 2008 Program under preparation ...

From Wednesday, September 17 to Sunday, September 21, 2008

At the Salt Storehouse of Honfleur, home of the famous humorist writer, Alphonse Allais, has announced the 9th edition of the Festival of humour "Estuary of Laugh" ... Born under the sponsorship of Laurent Ruquier, this festival has already hosted many famous artists, among them: Franck Dubosc, Anne Roumanoff, Marc Jolivet, Gustave Parking, the Achille Tonic, The Quartet, Orchestra Splendid, Florence Foresti...

From Saturday, October 4 to Sunday, October 5, 2008

Shrimp is a specialty of fishing of Honfleur. This small crustacean was naturally destined to become the symbol of an event that affirms and celebrates the maritime vocation of Honfleur: Festival of the shrimp.

From Wednesday, November 26 to Sunday, November 30, 2008

16th edition of the Russian Film Festival. Since its 1st edition in Honfleur in 1995, every year the Russian Film Festival acclaim eminent personalities of film, the press and literature that are part of the jury, among them: Sir Peter Ustinov, Michele Morgan and Gerard Oury, Annie Girardot, Andrei Makine, Philippe de Broca, Jacques Deray, Robert Hossein, Francis Huster, Regis Wargnier, Jean Becker, Claude Pinoteau… Russians and french are found each year in Honfleur in the same passion, to pay tribute this Young Russian cinema. The jury will offer a selection of six to eight films. Sessions cartoons are scheduled for kids, as well as documentaries and shorts. Admission: A badge of 15 Euros gives access to all screenings during the Festival (free for children under 16 years).