Arriving -- There’s no direct train service into Honfleur. From Paris, take one of the half-dozen or so daily trains from Gare St-Lazare to Trouville-Deauville (from 19€ one-way). Fares are cheaper if booked in advance online. From there, Bus Verts du Calvados (www.busverts.fr; tel. 08-10-21-42-14) no. 20 makes the 25-minute ride to Honfleur; the one-way fare is 2.40€.

To drive from Paris (trip time: 2–2 1/2 hr.; 20.80€ in tolls), take A13 west, then the A29 north in the direction of Le Havre. From Pont l’Evêque or other points southwest, D579 leads to Honfleur’s major boulevard, rue de la République.

Visitor Information -- The Office de Tourisme is on quai Lepaulmier (www.ot-honfleur.fr; tel. 02-31-89-23-30).

Getting Around

On Foot -- Honfleur is small enough to get around on foot. The bus service, HO Bus (www.hobus.fr), is used by locals mainly to come into town from the outskirts.

By Car -- During high season, it can be difficult to find a place to park. The tourist board’s website has a handy map detailing which areas are free and which car parks charge and their fees.

By Taxi -- Taxis Honfleur (tel. 06-08-60-17-98).

Fast Facts

ATMs/Banks -- Half a dozen banks are along rue de la Foulerie, place Pierre Berthelot and rue des Longettes.

Mail & Postage -- La Poste, 7 cours Albert Manuel (tel. 36-31).

Pharmacies -- Pharmacie du Dauphin, 5 rue Dauphin (tel. 02-31-89-10-80).

Note: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.