Two years ago, Stelios and I flew to Paris and rented a car for a
road trip around France. France is one of those countries that dreams are made of. Impressive architecture, magnificent counrtyside, some of
the best food and wine, beautiful people, and lots of history. And did I mention
the food and wine?
After a few days in Paris we drove north to the coastal town of
Honfleur. Honfleur is a Commune in the Calvados Department in
northwestern France. It is located on the southern bank of the estuary
of the Seine across from le Havre and very close to the exit of the Pont
de Normandie. Its inhabitants are called Honfleurais.
It is especially known for its old, beautiful picturesque port,
characterized by its houses with slate-covered frontages, painted many
times by artists, including in particular, Claude Monet, forming the
école de Honfleur
(Honfleur school) which contributed to the appearance of the
Impressionist movement. The Sainte-Catherine church, which has a bell
tower separate from the principal building, is the largest church made
out of wood in France.
Our room at La Petite Folie
Breakfast at La Petite Folie
We stayed at a lovely B&B, La Petit Folie, owned by an American! The
B&B was something out of a fairy tale with it's beautifully
restored old interiors, and it's perfectly manicured grounds.
The Petite Folie grounds
French Yogurt. Magnifique!
The highlight was a seafood dinner with one of those towers of
shellfish, a chilled white, a bouillabaisse, champagne aperitifs, and, of
course, dessert. It was all served outside on a beautiful evening in
this magical town.
The seafood tower!
Bouillabaisse
The wine
Le petit!
Macarons!
If you're ever in France take an excursion to Honfleur.You'll be enchanted!
Enjoy!
Maria
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