Attractions

Begin your tour, which should take about an hour, at place de la Porte-de-Rouen. Stroll along the Vieux Bassin, the old harbor, taking in the fishing boats and narrow, slate-roofed houses. On the north side of the basin, the former governor's house, Lieutenance, dates from the 16th century. Nearby is the Eglise Ste-Catherine, place Ste-Catherine (tel. 02-31-89-11-93), constructed of timber by 15th-century shipbuilders. The church's wooden belfry is on the other side of the street. The church is open July and August daily from 8am to 8pm; September to June daily 8:30am to noon and 2 to 6pm.