Some green

Before the summer season and lack of rain contribute to making everything look yellowish and dry, a few lush and green pictures from Normandy...

Green path

Ophrys apifera

Light and shadows

Naturospace

In the Naturospace greenhouse in Honfleur can be found colorful butterflies and exotic birds in a beautiful tropical garden - a must-see!

Rolled proboscis

Coconut lorikeet

Tropical brown butterfly

Streets of Honfleur

A collection of memories from Honfleur :-)

Saint Léonard church

Fish nets

Paved courtyard

Sea marvels

I really enjoy strolling by the sea... where sometimes, you may find some unusual things to take pictures of - an abandoned chair for instance!

Abandoned chair

Coming rain

Honfleur beach

Visiting Honfleur

Some sea at last! After having made a trip to southern France earlier this year, I was longing the sea and planned a short trip to Honfleur. No direct train there, so I decided to also visit the coastal towns of Deauville and Trouville, from where I took the bus to Honfleur. 

I cannot say I really enjoyed Deauville; it seemed to me like a place where you can but spend money on shops you could find elsewhere. Trouville was more charming - especially the lovely view from the staircase of the 'Chemin des buttes', however I found the city of Honfleur far more enjoyable to visit - its old harbour, slate-covered houses, the Sainte-Catherine church made almost entirely of wood and its separate bell tower, and the enchanting Côte de Grâce (a hill dominating the Seine estuary).

Trouville rooftops

Honfleur old harbour

Honfleur harbour