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Walk on the heights of Honfleur

Certainly one of the most beautiful walks in Normandy. Not to be missed if you visit Honfleur.

This walk is a must if you are passing through Honfleur. Going up to the Mont-Joli you will be able to dominate the whole region, including the Pont de Normandie, the estuary of the Seine and the city of Honfleur in one glance. The walk is not very long but the climb to the Mont-Joli is quite severe. You can go up to the plateau and visit the chapel by car, but parking is not easy in high season and it disturbs the quietness of the place.

Interest: great (1 user)
Difficulty:
Duration: 4 h.
Practical information

The Old Basin

The hike begins next to the Old Basin. A plaque commemorates the departure of Samuel de Champlain from Honfleur for New France, aboard the "Don de Dieu" on April 13, 1608. Samuel de Champlain founded Quebec City on July 3 of the same year.
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A street in Honfleur

You have to go towards the rue du Puits. In the background you can see the Mont-Joli.
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Bifurcation

It's easy to find the way, just follow the sign.
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Mont-Joli

The climb is short but very steep.
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View on Honfleur

Magnificent panorama on the whole city of Honfleur. Just next to it, when you reach the top, you can see a monument dedicated to the glory of Notre-Dame-de-Grâce to thank her for having spared Honfleur during the battle of Normandy in 1944.
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The Notre-Dame-de-Grâce chapel

Splendid chapel that it is better to visit outside the high tourist season to fully enjoy the place. The first chapel was built in 1023 by Richard II, Duke of Normandy, who was saved after a storm at sea.
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Inside the chapel

The chapel is lined with ex-votos in gratitude for the graces granted.
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The ordeal of the plateau of Grace

The Calvary was often painted by painters who stayed in Honfleur. Some of the paintings can be seen in the Eugéne Boudin museum in the town center.
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View on the Seine estuary

From the plateau you can discover an imposing view of the Seine estuary with the Normandy bridge in the background and the city of Le Havre opposite.
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Back to old Honfleur

After this short stroll, all you have to do is go back down to the old town of Honfleur to stroll around and discover this delightful little town.
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