{"id":4379,"date":"2026-07-07T11:37:54","date_gmt":"2026-07-07T09:37:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/les3fresnes-maisonspommes.com\/?p=4379"},"modified":"2026-07-23T09:04:07","modified_gmt":"2026-07-23T07:04:07","slug":"estuaire-en-rire-honfleur-2026-festival-holiday-cottage","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/les3fresnes-maisonspommes.com\/en\/gite-festival-estuaire-en-rire-honfleur-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Holiday cottage near the 2026 Estuaire d\u2019en rire festival in Honfleur"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Every year in September, the Estuaire d\u2019en rire festival transforms Honfleur into a huge open-air stage dedicated to comedy. To make the most of the 2026 edition, a <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/les3fresnes-maisonspommes.com\/en\/gites-for-rent-normandy-group\/\">holiday cottage near the Estuaire d\u2019en rire festival in Honfleur<\/a><\/strong> makes all the difference. Our accommodation in Ablon, at <strong>about a 10-minute drive<\/strong> These venues can accommodate groups of up to 23 people in a peaceful, tree-lined setting.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong>Festival dates:<\/strong> 8\u201313 September 2026<br \/>\n<strong>Two performance venues:<\/strong> The Salt Warehouses in Honfleur and the Cider House in Beuzeville<br \/>\n<strong>Our situation:<\/strong> about a 10-minute drive from Les Greniers \u00e0 sel, about 12 minutes from La Cidrerie<br \/>\n<strong>Accommodation:<\/strong> sleeps up to 23, heated swimming pools, garden with trees<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h2>The Estuaire d\u2019en rire Festival 2026<\/h2>\n<p>L\u2019Estuaire d\u2019en rire is the unmissable comedy event in the Honfleur area. For its 2026 edition, the festival is taking over <strong>two separate places<\/strong> in order to offer a rich and varied programme to fans of stand-up comedy and one-man shows.<\/p>\n<p>The <strong>Salt stores<\/strong>, situated on Rue de la Ville in the historic centre of Honfleur, host the majority of the performances. These two 17th-century buildings, which are listed as historic monuments, offer an intimate and welcoming setting. The other venue, <strong>The Beuzeville Cider House<\/strong>, is situated at 72 Rue de la Lib\u00e9ration. This modern performance venue perfectly complements the facilities.<\/p>\n<pre>THE 2026 PROGRAMME<\/pre>\n<p>Each evening of the festival features a different headliner. Here is the programme:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Tuesday 8 September:<\/strong> Vizorek kicks things off with his offbeat humour<\/li>\n<li><strong>Wednesday 9 September:<\/strong> Yann Guillarme brings his finely crafted writing<\/li>\n<li><strong>Thursday 10 September:<\/strong> AG, a comedian with a biting sense of humour<\/li>\n<li><strong>Friday 11 September:<\/strong> Credeville and his keen insight into everyday life<\/li>\n<li><strong>Saturday 12 September:<\/strong> Jess\u00e9, bursting with energy on stage<\/li>\n<li><strong>Sunday 13 September:<\/strong> Victoria Pianasso brings the festival to a spectacular close<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Ticket information and further details are available on the official website <a href=\"https:\/\/estuairedenrire.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">estuairedenrire.com<\/a>. We recommend that you book your tickets as soon as possible, as some evenings sell out several weeks in advance.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-4401\" title=\"image 1783425704947\" src=\"https:\/\/les3fresnes-maisonspommes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-1783425704947-731x1024.jpg\" alt=\"image 1783425704947\" width=\"457\" height=\"640\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>A holiday cottage about 10 minutes from the festival<\/h2>\n<p>Our estate is situated in <strong>Ablon, in Calvados<\/strong>, a peaceful village in the Pays d\u2019Auge. From our holiday cottages, you can reach the <strong>The Honfleur salt warehouses, 6.4 km away \u2013 about a 10-minute drive<\/strong>. The journey to La Cidrerie de Beuzeville is just as straightforward: <strong>8.3 km, or about 12 minutes by car<\/strong>. These short distances mean you can easily switch between evenings out at shows and the peace and quiet of your accommodation.<\/p>\n<p>The journey itself is pleasant: you pass through the lush green countryside of the Pays d\u2019Auge, amongst orchards and half-timbered houses. Once the festival is over, it takes just a few minutes to return to the estate, far from the hustle and bustle of Honfleur town centre.<\/p>\n<p>For getting around, we recommend travelling by car, which remains the most convenient way to reach both venues. The <a href=\"\/en\/honfleur-gite-activities\/\">The region is full of wonderful things to discover<\/a> which you can explore between performances.<\/p>\n<h2>Accommodation designed for groups<\/h2>\n<p>Coming to the Estuaire d\u2019en rire festival as a group is a brilliant idea, and our estate is perfectly suited to this. We offer <strong>three self-catering properties<\/strong>, set within a wooded area of between 9,000 and 10,000 m\u00b2, with a total capacity of 23 beds.<\/p>\n<pre>LES 3 FRESNES<\/pre>\n<p>This <a href=\"\/en\/gite-groupe-normandie-piscine\/\">group accommodation with a swimming pool in Normandy<\/a> is a superb thatched cottage measuring 207 m\u00b2. It comprises <strong>five bedrooms<\/strong> and can accommodate up to 13 people. Its spacious living room with a fireplace and its large, fully-equipped kitchen make it the ideal place to stay with friends or family. The heated swimming pool, open from May to September, allows you to continue relaxing after a day at the festival.<\/p>\n<pre>MAISONS POMMES<\/pre>\n<p>This <a href=\"https:\/\/les3fresnes-maisonspommes.com\/en\/charming-gite-swimming-pool-normandy\/\">charming holiday cottage with a swimming pool<\/a> consists of two houses that can accommodate up to <strong>11 people<\/strong>. It offers the ideal setting for getting together and sharing special moments, whilst ensuring everyone\u2019s privacy. Each house has its own unique character, enhanced by authentic materials and a d\u00e9cor that is understated, warm and elegant.<\/p>\n<p>For large meetings, the <a href=\"\/en\/gites-for-rent-normandy-group\/\">holiday cottage rentals for groups in Normandy<\/a> enables all accommodation options to be brought together on the same website.<\/p>\n<table style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 50%;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1866 size-large alignnone\" title=\"2310 04 58 maisonspommes hd\" src=\"https:\/\/les3fresnes-maisonspommes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2310-04_58_maisonspommes_hd-1-1024x767.jpg\" alt=\"2310 04 58 maisonspommes hd\" width=\"1024\" height=\"767\" srcset=\"https:\/\/les3fresnes-maisonspommes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2310-04_58_maisonspommes_hd-1-1024x767.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/les3fresnes-maisonspommes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2310-04_58_maisonspommes_hd-1-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 50%;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-3350 alignnone\" title=\"Calvados holiday cottage, Normandy holiday cottage, events in Calvados, wedding venue in Normandy, Les 3 Fresnes holiday cottages\" src=\"https:\/\/les3fresnes-maisonspommes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/gite-calvados-gite-normandie-evenement-calvados-location-mariage-normandie-les-3-fresnes-gites-d-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Calvados holiday cottage, Normandy holiday cottage, events in Calvados, wedding venue in Normandy, Les 3 Fresnes holiday cottages\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" \/><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2>Comfort after a day at a festival<\/h2>\n<p>After an evening spent laughing heartily, there\u2019s nothing quite like finding a quiet place to unwind. Our holiday cottages offer all the comforts you need to ensure your stay is just as enjoyable as the shows.<\/p>\n<p>The estate\u2019s highlights:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Two heated swimming pools<\/strong> open from May to September, perfect for relaxing during the day before heading off to the festival<\/li>\n<li><strong>A large garden with trees<\/strong> covering nearly one hectare, with shaded areas for al fresco dining<\/li>\n<li><strong>Fully equipped kitchens<\/strong> in each accommodation, to prepare group dinners without any hassle<\/li>\n<li><strong>Complete tranquillity<\/strong> : the estate is set back from busy roads, so you can sleep in peace<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The festival period, in early September, is a particularly lovely time to visit the region. The days remain mild and sunny, and the heated swimming pools are still open. You can organise a <a href=\"\/en\/group-gite-stay-calvados\/\">a stay in a group holiday cottage in Calvados<\/a> which combines a festival, relaxation and exploring the local area.<\/p>\n<h2>What to see and do around the festival<\/h2>\n<p>The Estuaire d\u2019en rire festival is a great starting point for exploring the region. Between performances, the area around Honfleur and the Pays d\u2019Auge offer plenty of opportunities to explore.<\/p>\n<pre>HONFLEUR: BEYOND THE FESTIVAL<\/pre>\n<p>Le <strong>Old Basin<\/strong> Honfleur, with its narrow fa\u00e7ades and fishing boats, is one of the most photographed places in Normandy. The cobbled streets of the historic centre are home to art galleries, studios and restaurants where you can sample the local cuisine. You can also enjoy the <strong>traditional market<\/strong> on Saturday morning at Place Sainte-Catherine, to discover local produce: cider, calvados, cheeses and seafood.<\/p>\n<pre>MUST-SEE ATTRACTIONS NEARBY<\/pre>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>La C\u00f4te Fleurie:<\/strong> Deauville and Trouville, with their beaches, promenades and fish markets, are well worth a visit<\/li>\n<li><strong>The Normandy Bridge:<\/strong> This engineering masterpiece spans the Seine estuary and offers spectacular views. A cycle path allows you to cross it<\/li>\n<li><strong>The Cider Trail:<\/strong> The Pays d\u2019Auge offers a 40-kilometre signposted route through the orchards, with tasting stops at local producers\u2019 premises<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For more ideas on places to visit and things to do, visit the website <a href=\"https:\/\/calvados-tourisme.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">calvados-tourisme.com<\/a> and tourist information from the <a href=\"https:\/\/ville-honfleur.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">town of Honfleur<\/a>.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Every year in September, the Estuaire d\u2019en rire festival transforms Honfleur into a huge open-air stage dedicated to comedy.<\/p>","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2711,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[23],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-4379","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-culture"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/les3fresnes-maisonspommes.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4379","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/les3fresnes-maisonspommes.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/les3fresnes-maisonspommes.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/les3fresnes-maisonspommes.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/les3fresnes-maisonspommes.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4379"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/les3fresnes-maisonspommes.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4379\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/les3fresnes-maisonspommes.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2711"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/les3fresnes-maisonspommes.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4379"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/les3fresnes-maisonspommes.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4379"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/les3fresnes-maisonspommes.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4379"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}