Normandy offers a peaceful contrast to Paris. I just had to share the way the day greeted me, a few minutes out of bed, in my cute little B&B in Honfleur. I’m here updating the France guidebook with co-author Steve Smith. Here’s the listing for this place:
La Cour Ste. Catherine is an enchanting bed-and-breakfast run by the big-hearted Madame Giaglis (“call me Liliane”) and her husband, Monsieur Liliane (a.k.a. Antoine). Their six big, modern rooms — each with a separate sitting area — surround a perfectly Norman courtyard with a small terrace, fine plantings, and a cozy lounge area ideal for cool evenings (Db-€90, includes breakfast, Rue du Puits 74, tel. 02 31 89 42 40, www.coursaintecatherine.com).
This is Day 36 of my 100 Days in Europe series. As I research my guidebooks and make new TV shows, I’m reporting on my experiences and lessons learned in Portugal, Spain, Italy, France, Bulgaria, Romania, and beyond. Find more at blog.ricksteves.com.
Rick, your blog is bringing back wonderful memories of Rue Cler, Montmartre, Honfleur, Paris and other unforgettable sights.
These video blogs are awesome! I like the random moments with Steve Smith. They are unplanned, random and funny. Keep it up!
I visited Honfleur last summer with my family, only because I learned about it on your show – we passed a wonderful afternoon there with a nice meal (sketchy bathroom) and shopping. Love your show! and I’m finding your blogs on the various laws, customs and social ambience regarding recreational use of cannabis absolutely fascinating! If it is still held these days, you would likely find the annual growers Harvest Festival held in Nijmegen worth writing about. I attended once in the early 90’s – it was quite an experience full of baked treats, teas and other fascinating goods.
multiple entertainment venues, etc. Thanks again, travel on!