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Honfleur is a city in Normandy, located at the mouth of the
Seine.
The city was, over the course of history,
called Hunefleth (1027), Hunefloth (1062), Honneflo (1198),
Honflue (1246) and Honnefleu (15th century). The name 'fleur'
??is common in Normandy and means "stream, river that runs
into the sea." The first official written mention of Honfleur
was from Richard III, Duke of Normandy in 1027. Honfleur was
an important transit port in the 12th century. Due to its geographical
location at the mouth of the Seine, Honfleur was not only a
fishing port but also an important port for the strategic defense
of the Seine estuary.
The tourist attractions include the picturesque
harbor, a marina port and larger docks which can accommodate
cruise ships. In addition there is the 'Lieutenance' or former
residence of the lieutenant of the king, two remaining salt
attics called Greniers à sel (for fish salting), Le Vieux
Bassin with its picturesque houses, the Rue des Lingots and
the Pont de Normandy.
Building: The church of
Sainte-Catherine, originating from 1450 and incorporating a
bell tower which is separated from the main building, is the
largest wooden church in France.
God’s name: It looks
like Hebrew script but it is not exactly the Tetragrammaton.
Artistic freedom or something else?
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