Honfleur
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| + | If you go nowhere else on the northern coast of France Honfleur would be the place that I recommend visiting. Not only is the town beautiful and full of great restaurants, bars, galleries and shops of all kinds it is within a locked basin and provides an extremely good nights sleep. | ||
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| + | In summer months it gets very busy but you can call ahead and book a berth to ensure that you're not disappointed. | ||
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| + | The port itself is very well maintained and clean. The staff at the marina office are very helpful. | ||
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''Also see [[World MM Nets|World Cruiser's Nets]]''. | ''Also see [[World MM Nets|World Cruiser's Nets]]''. | ||
==Navigation== | ==Navigation== | ||
| - | + | The inbound lock into the port area is available for inbound traffic on the hour and the lock for outbound on the half hour. The lock also runs free flow around high water. | |
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| + | Once inside the locked basin you can proceed to the visitor pontoons which are about 1/2 mile down on the starboard side. Alternatively if you're 14m or under you can head to the waiting area for the bridge into the 'Vieux Basin'. The bridge opens at 30 mins past the hour and you need only wait in front of it for the port to open it for you. | ||
==Entrance== | ==Entrance== | ||
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==Berthing== | ==Berthing== | ||
| - | + | Two main options are available the visitor pontoon in the main basin or the visitor pontoon in the 'Vieux Basin'. The former is suitable for larger yachts/catamarans and the latter for boats under 14m. | |
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| + | The Vieux Basin is right in front of all the bars and is the choice option. Be aware however that this is overlooked by a very busy tourist area so if you're not keen to be on show it might not suit you. While the bars around the waterfront are generally open quite late ~1am there's no loud music so you shouldn't be disturbed. | ||
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| + | Both options have power and water. | ||
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| + | There are two town quays however the main town quay is used by fishing boats. The second which is to starboard after the outer pontoon appears to have a couple of small yachts that haven't been moved for a while and could provide a backup option if you're unable to raft up anywhere else. | ||
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| + | If you are coming in summer months it is worth calling a week or more in advance to book a berth as it is an extremely popular spot. | ||
===Marinas & Yacht Clubs=== | ===Marinas & Yacht Clubs=== | ||
| - | + | * All visitor pontoons are managed by Cercle Nautic Honfleur (CNH) +33 2 31 98 87 13, http://www.cnh-honfleur.net/ | |
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===Anchorages=== | ===Anchorages=== | ||
| - | + | There is no anchoring available. | |
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==Yacht Repairs and Services== | ==Yacht Repairs and Services== | ||
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====Fuel, Water, & Electricity==== | ====Fuel, Water, & Electricity==== | ||
; Fuel | ; Fuel | ||
| - | + | Diesel can be arranged through the CNH. | |
; Water | ; Water | ||
| - | + | Water is provided on the visitor pontoons, you need your own hose. | |
; Electricity | ; Electricity | ||
| - | + | Power is provided on the visitor pontoons. | |
==Things to do Ashore== | ==Things to do Ashore== | ||
====Tourism==== | ====Tourism==== | ||
| - | + | Walk around the town or small nature reserve, plenty of museums, galleries and bars to visit. | |
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====Grocery & Supply Stores==== | ====Grocery & Supply Stores==== | ||
| - | * | + | * CNH will provide directions and a map on arrival for groceries as well as the very well equipped laundromat. The laundromat takes 5, 10 & 20 euro notes. |
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====Eateries==== | ====Eateries==== | ||
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 The harbor of Honfleur |
If you go nowhere else on the northern coast of France Honfleur would be the place that I recommend visiting. Not only is the town beautiful and full of great restaurants, bars, galleries and shops of all kinds it is within a locked basin and provides an extremely good nights sleep.
In summer months it gets very busy but you can call ahead and book a berth to ensure that you're not disappointed.
The port itself is very well maintained and clean. The staff at the marina office are very helpful.
Charts
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Also see World Cruiser's Nets.
The inbound lock into the port area is available for inbound traffic on the hour and the lock for outbound on the half hour. The lock also runs free flow around high water.
Once inside the locked basin you can proceed to the visitor pontoons which are about 1/2 mile down on the starboard side. Alternatively if you're 14m or under you can head to the waiting area for the bridge into the 'Vieux Basin'. The bridge opens at 30 mins past the hour and you need only wait in front of it for the port to open it for you.
Entrance
Honfleur is a port of entry/exit to France.
Submit details about facilities for checking in - location of immigration & customs, etc.
Berthing
Two main options are available the visitor pontoon in the main basin or the visitor pontoon in the 'Vieux Basin'. The former is suitable for larger yachts/catamarans and the latter for boats under 14m.
The Vieux Basin is right in front of all the bars and is the choice option. Be aware however that this is overlooked by a very busy tourist area so if you're not keen to be on show it might not suit you. While the bars around the waterfront are generally open quite late ~1am there's no loud music so you shouldn't be disturbed.
Both options have power and water.
There are two town quays however the main town quay is used by fishing boats. The second which is to starboard after the outer pontoon appears to have a couple of small yachts that haven't been moved for a while and could provide a backup option if you're unable to raft up anywhere else.
If you are coming in summer months it is worth calling a week or more in advance to book a berth as it is an extremely popular spot.
Marinas & Yacht Clubs
- All visitor pontoons are managed by Cercle Nautic Honfleur (CNH) +33 2 31 98 87 13, http://www.cnh-honfleur.net/
Anchorages
There is no anchoring available.
Yacht Repairs and Services
List services. If no services are available on the island write "None" and remove all the subsections (Marine Stores, & Repairs/Yards, & Fuel, Water, & Electricity.
Marine Stores
Submit addresses and contact details of marine related businesses that are of interest to cruisers.
Repairs/Yards
Fuel, Water, & Electricity
- Fuel
Diesel can be arranged through the CNH.
- Water
Water is provided on the visitor pontoons, you need your own hose.
- Electricity
Power is provided on the visitor pontoons.
Things to do Ashore
Tourism
Walk around the town or small nature reserve, plenty of museums, galleries and bars to visit.
Grocery & Supply Stores
- CNH will provide directions and a map on arrival for groceries as well as the very well equipped laundromat. The laundromat takes 5, 10 & 20 euro notes.
Eateries
Internet/WiFi
Available?
Laundry
Motorbike & Car Rentals
Garbage Disposal
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Transportation
List transportation (local and/or international.)
Friends
Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.
Forums
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Links
- Honfleur at the Wikipedia
References & Publications
See France.
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