{"id":4443,"date":"2026-09-14T14:51:20","date_gmt":"2026-09-14T12:51:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/les3fresnes-maisonspommes.com\/?p=4443"},"modified":"2026-09-14T15:17:49","modified_gmt":"2026-09-14T13:17:49","slug":"honfleur-shellfish-festival-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/les3fresnes-maisonspommes.com\/en\/fete-coquille-peche-honfleur-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Honfleur Shellfish and Fishing Festival 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Every autumn, the Vieux Bassin fills with the smells of cooking, music and conversation. The <strong>Shellfish and Fishing Festival<\/strong> is one of those weekends we love to recommend to our guests: you can stroll along the quays, sample the fresh seafood and, for two days, rediscover the strong bond that links Honfleur to its harbour. Whether you\u2019re coming with family or friends, our <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/les3fresnes-maisonspommes.com\/en\/gites-for-rent-normandy-group\/\">group accommodation near Honfleur<\/a><\/strong> allow you to enjoy the festivities whilst still having a proper place of your own for the weekend.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong>Announced dates:<\/strong> Saturday 10 and Sunday 11 October 2026<br \/>\n<strong>Venue:<\/strong> the quays of the Vieux Bassin in Honfleur<br \/>\n<strong>Atmosphere:<\/strong> seafood, sea shanties, old sailing ships and entertainment for all ages<br \/>\n<strong>Detailed programme:<\/strong> pending publication by the organisers<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h2>A festival born of the harbour and its sailors<\/h2>\n<p>In Honfleur, the sea is never far away. It\u2019s in the boats in the harbour, in the market halls, in the stories people tell and on our plates. This festival pays tribute to the fishermen, their crews and the catch they bring back to port. The quays take on a new look, without losing what makes them so charming: the fa\u00e7ades, the reflections on the water and the boats moored right next to the stalls.<\/p>\n<p>The 2026 edition is announced on <strong>Saturday 10 and Sunday 11 October<\/strong>. The Honfleur Tourist Office is promoting this weekend as an event dedicated to fishing and seafood. Official information is available on its <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ot-honfleur.fr\/temps-fort\/fete-de-la-coquille-et-de-la-peche\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">page dedicated to the Shellfish and Fishing Festival<\/a>.<\/p>\n<pre>A WEEKEND TO ENJOY AT YOUR OWN PACE<\/pre>\n<p>You can visit for a few hours, but we find that a whole weekend is more enjoyable. It gives you time to stroll along the quays, stop wherever the mood takes you, and then wander through the narrow streets of Honfleur once the hustle and bustle has died down. In October, the town is also lovely to explore between showers, with the light over the harbour often looking magnificent.<\/p>\n<p>For those who enjoy simple getaways, this is a lovely way to make the most of Honfleur after the summer: a seafood lunch, a stroll around the harbour, a spot of shopping for dinner, and an evening at the holiday cottage with the loved ones you\u2019ve chosen to bring along.<\/p>\n<h2>The 2026 programme: what we already know<\/h2>\n<p>The detailed programme for the 2026 edition has not yet been published by the Town of Honfleur or the Tourist Office. The Town has launched a poster competition to select the visual and graphic identity for this new edition. The winning design will then be used on posters, leaflets, the website and other communication materials. You can find this announcement on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ville-honfleur.com\/le-concours-daffiches-pour-la-fete-de-la-coquille-et-de-la-peche-est-lance\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Honfleur Town Council website<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The exact schedule will therefore be announced at a later date. However, every year the festival retains the events that define its spirit:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>a fish market<\/strong> and stalls selling seafood; ;<\/li>\n<li><strong>tastings<\/strong>, featuring scallops and other seafood specialities; ;<\/li>\n<li><strong>sailors\u2019 songs and concerts<\/strong> on the quays; ;<\/li>\n<li><strong>crafts and art exhibitions<\/strong> inspired by the coastline; ;<\/li>\n<li><strong>a gathering of old sailing ships<\/strong>, which is always a pleasure to watch from the pond.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>We will update this article once the timetables and events have been announced. If you are planning your stay around a concert or a specific event, it is best to check the Tourist Office\u2019s website just before you arrive.<\/p>\n<h2>Two holiday cottages where you can spend time together, whilst each having your own space<\/h2>\n<p>After a day at the harbour, it\u2019s lovely to be able to relax without keeping an eye on the time. Our estate comprises <strong>two holiday cottages<\/strong>, to choose from depending on the size and preferences of your group: Les 3 Fresnes and Maisons Pommes. They can be booked separately or together, but each holiday cottage remains entirely private for the group that has booked it.<\/p>\n<pre>THE THREE ASH TREES AND APPLE HOUSES<\/pre>\n<p><strong>Les 3 Fresnes<\/strong> is our large thatched cottage, ideal for family reunions or holidays with friends. <strong>Maisons Pommes<\/strong> is a single holiday cottage comprising two Norman houses, the Maison Chaume and the Maison Ardoise. At Maisons Pommes, you can enjoy the entire property in complete privacy: the two houses, the garden, the swimming pool and the facilities are reserved exclusively for your group.<\/p>\n<p>For large groups, it is also possible to book both holiday cottages on the same estate. The <a href=\"https:\/\/les3fresnes-maisonspommes.com\/en\/gites-for-rent-normandy-group\/\">Rental of our two holiday cottages in Normandy<\/a> This then allows a large number of people to come together, whilst maintaining two very distinct worlds.<\/p>\n<table style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 50%;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-1866 size-full\" title=\"Maisons Pommes, holiday cottage near Honfleur\" src=\"https:\/\/les3fresnes-maisonspommes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2310-04_58_maisonspommes_hd-1.jpg\" alt=\"Maisons Pommes, a private holiday cottage comprising two houses near Honfleur\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1499\" srcset=\"https:\/\/les3fresnes-maisonspommes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2310-04_58_maisonspommes_hd-1.jpg 2000w, 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, https:\/\/les3fresnes-maisonspommes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2310-04_58_maisonspommes_hd-1-1536x1151.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" \/><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 50%;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-3350 size-full\" title=\"Les 3 Fresnes holiday cottage in Normandy\" src=\"https:\/\/les3fresnes-maisonspommes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/gite-calvados-gite-normandie-evenement-calvados-location-mariage-normandie-les-3-fresnes-gites-d.jpg\" alt=\"Les 3 Fresnes holiday cottage near Honfleur in Normandy\" width=\"1350\" height=\"1800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/les3fresnes-maisonspommes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/gite-calvados-gite-normandie-evenement-calvados-location-mariage-normandie-les-3-fresnes-gites-d.jpg 1350w, https:\/\/les3fresnes-maisonspommes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/gite-calvados-gite-normandie-evenement-calvados-location-mariage-normandie-les-3-fresnes-gites-d-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/les3fresnes-maisonspommes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/gite-calvados-gite-normandie-evenement-calvados-location-mariage-normandie-les-3-fresnes-gites-d-1152x1536.jpg 1152w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1350px) 100vw, 1350px\" \/><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>A fitted kitchen<\/strong> whether you\u2019re cooking up your market finds or preparing a dinner for a group; ;<\/li>\n<li><strong>Comfortable living spaces<\/strong> to keep the conversation going after the party; ;<\/li>\n<li><strong>A private garden<\/strong> for each holiday cottage, so that everyone can really make the most of their stay; ;<\/li>\n<li><strong>A swimming pool and private facilities<\/strong> for the group booking Maisons Pommes, without sharing with other guests.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>October is the perfect time for leisurely meals, walks in the Pays d\u2019Auge and returning to the holiday cottage in the late afternoon. It\u2019s less about rushing from one sight to the next and more about spending the weekend together.<\/p>\n<h2>A few ideas to make the weekend last a bit longer<\/h2>\n<p>The festival makes you want to explore Honfleur more fully. The Vieux Bassin is, of course, a must-see, but you often only need to wander a few streets away to find a quieter part of town. St Catherine\u2019s Church, the small art galleries, the old houses and the views over the harbour are all well worth a visit, even when the Normandy sky is changeable.<\/p>\n<pre>BETWEEN THE PORT AND THE PAYS D\u2019AUGE<\/pre>\n<ul>\n<li>Stroll along the quays of the <strong>Old Basin<\/strong> before or after the activities; ;<\/li>\n<li>Have a browse round the shops and market halls to prepare the evening meal; ;<\/li>\n<li>Go for a walk through the countryside of the <strong>Auge region<\/strong> ;<\/li>\n<li>Take the time to enjoy a seafood lunch in Honfleur; ;<\/li>\n<li>Head back to the holiday cottage, let the children play, and look back on the day over a drink or dinner.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you\u2019re travelling with children, our article on <a href=\"https:\/\/les3fresnes-maisonspommes.com\/en\/activities-around-honfleur-gites\/\">Family activities around Honfleur<\/a> It also includes a number of ideas that are easy to incorporate into the programme, depending on the weather and everyone\u2019s age.<\/p>\n<h2>Planning your stay for the F\u00eate de la Coquille<\/h2>\n<p>This weekend naturally attracts families and groups of friends who want to experience Honfleur in a different atmosphere. If you\u2019re planning to come as a group, it\u2019s best to book a little in advance, especially for two-night stays.<\/p>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/les3fresnes-maisonspommes.com\/en\/gites-for-rent-normandy-group\/\">page showing the availability of our two holiday cottages<\/a> will help you decide which option suits your group best. We like everyone to find their own rhythm once they\u2019ve arrived: partying on the quays, then the peace and privacy of the g\u00eete for the rest of the weekend.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Honfleur Shellfish and Fishing Festival 2026: programme to be announced, ideas for a weekend break and accommodation in a group holiday cottage near the harbour.<\/p>","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":4446,"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-4443","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\/4443","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=4443"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/les3fresnes-maisonspommes.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4443\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/les3fresnes-maisonspommes.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/4446"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/les3fresnes-maisonspommes.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4443"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/les3fresnes-maisonspommes.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4443"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/les3fresnes-maisonspommes.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4443"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}