France
All rooms in this lovely three-star hotel have a view of the old port, and are very comfortable.
Staff are very friendly, and the breakfast is good. They do have parking, in a garage about five minutes' walk away. I found I was able to get a good rate by negotiating directly with the hotel.
Hôtel Le Cheval Blanc, 2 quai des Passagers -14600 Honfleur - France - tél: (33) 2 31 81 65 00 - fax: (33) 2 31 89 52 80 E-mail: info@hotel-honfleur.com
There are two reasons these five stylish self-catering apartments are so popular. Firstly they are terrific value, and second they offer something none of Honfleur’s hotels can match —a view of the unique 17th-century harbour, one of the most beautiful in Europe.
Apartments from €155 per 3-night weekend (locationdecharme.com, + 6 80 42 28 25 (mobile).
Very stylish and comfortable hotel, worth the £100 a night for a treat. The 18th-century house has views of Pont de Normandie and Le Havre and the oak-panelled lounges and seven bedrooms are beautifully decorated with antique furniture. Best of all is the spacious garden terrace where you can sit for a leisurely breakfast.
Doubles from €150, breakfast €17.
44 rue des Capucins, (+2 31 14 40 40, lamaisondelucie.com).
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