Page 6 - Lifestyles in Palm Beach Gardens - May '23

Page 6, Lifestyles in Palm Beach Gardens
Honfleur: Birthplace Of Impressionism

Previously submitted by the T hi s l e sse ni ng i n
late Don Kiselewski, MCC, importance, as a port, served
D.S., Palm Beach Gardens as an advantage to Honfleur.
Travel Leaders Because of its relative
The town of Honfleur, unimportance, it was not
at the midpoint on the bombed and was saved
English Channel side of the from the total destruction
hexagon that shapes France, that came to Le Havre, its
is arguably one of the most sister town across the Seine,
picturesque seaports in all during the Second World
of Europe. Located in the War. Le Havre was flattened
Calvados district of the because of the continued
Normandy area of France, Honfleur has served as an active bombing, and today has
port since the 11th century. Because the port is one of the been rebuilt in concrete,
closest to England, with water access into the center of glass and steel, giving it a
France, it became a ping-pong ball during the Hundred cold, lackluster appearance.
Years’ War from 1337 to 1453. The last period of English Le Havre may have again
occupation was from 1418 to 1450. outgrown the little town of
The period between the 16th and 19th centuries Honfleur, however the old
brought prosperity to the town due to trade with North Norman town has managed
America and the East Indies. The town also served as to keep intact its yesteryear Port of Honfleur
a point of departure for many trips of exploration. As charm. Only a few years
I’m sure most Canadians know, it was from Honfleur ago, a magnificent cable bridge joined the two port areas that have inspired so many artists over the centuries. Even
that the explorer Samuel de Champlain started a voyage across the estuary, at the mouth of the Seine. today, artists flock to capture the buildings, harbors and
of discovery. In 1608, Champlain sailed to Canada and There are less than 10,000 inhabitants of this quaint most importantly, the feeling of Honfleur.
founded the French colony of New France (Quebec). village, including the tourists who descend on the area in Honfleur was “the treasure of the artist” when Eugėne
Nestling amongst green hills, Honfleur stands on the summer. Most admirable is the way that the town has Boudin discovered the tiny harbor village, and gathered
low ground between the tidal estuary of the Seine and retained the character of the periods in which it was built. around him the notables of the artist community. In the
the plateau of the Pays d’Auge. It is here that the Seine All of the newer construction (last two centuries) has been
cuts the coastline and continues eastward, upstream, to well hidden and out of view, leaving the pristine murals Honfleur on page 7
the heart of France. Across the estuary lies the port city
of Le Havre. Over the last century, Le Havre has gained
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