Absolutely no need to take an excursion (unless you want to do the amazing Normandy Beaches). The town of Honfleur is adorable but SUPER TOURISTY. Walk around a bit and have a nice lunch. Nothing else to see/do... ...
We wanted to go to Normandy as I am a Marine veteran. However, with the price SilverSea wanted and how poorly planned it looked we passed. I will be going back on my own to spend some time there. The town is nice. ...
Although there was a free shuttle from the ship to the Town Centre we opted to walk into the town and to explore it on foot.
The town has a lot to offer -- historic buildings, various markets, harbour-side cafes and a fairly new park area. ...
Met two other couples and we agreed to split the cost of transport (far cheaper and faster than Celebrity). D-Day tours were sold out so we came here. Beautiful French town, perfect weather for strolling through the city, its parks and having a fresh seafood lunch at one of the many bistros. ...
We actually docked in Le Havre and rented a car for the day. We visited Bayeux, thoroughly enjoying the tapestry and the cathedral, then paid a visit to the small D-Day museum at Arromanches and the beaches of Gold, Juno and Sword. We then spent a couple of hours strolling around Honfleur before returning the car. Honfleur is extremely charming, with a small harbor and many nice sidewalk cafes. ...
