Saturday 17 May, 21:30

Passed

Conditions

Start of visits at 9:30 pm, duration 45 min.

Registration

lalieutenance@ville-honfleur.fr

May 2025

Saturday 17
- 21:30 - 22:15

La Lieutenance

Quai de la Quarantaine, 14600 Honfleur, France

Calvados

Normandie

Guided tour of the Lieutenance

Name: Guided tour of the Lieutenance
Start: 2025-05-17T21:30:00+02:00
End: 2025-05-17T22:15:00+02:00
Location: La Lieutenance

Discover the history of this historical monument and its architectural evolution

Saturday 17 May, 21:30

Passed

Conditions

Start of visits at 9:30 pm, duration 45 min.

Registration

lalieutenance@ville-honfleur.fr

Discover the history of this historical monument and its architectural evolution

May 2025

Saturday 17
- 21:30 - 22:15

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La Lieutenance

Quai de la Quarantaine, 14600 Honfleur, France

Calvados

Normandie

This remarkable building is one of the last vestiges of the port’s fortifications. Honfleur is a fortified port in the 14th century, surrounded by ramparts and ditches fed by the sea. The primitive work of the Lieutenancy, the gate of Caen, is one of the entrances to the enclosed city. At the end of the 17th century, accommodation was arranged for the king’s lieutenant, the building thus takes the name of Lieutenance. Part of the fortifications is removed to create the Old Basin. The traces of these uproots on the building are still visible.
In the 19th century, the Lieutenancy became the place of administration and management of port affairs. La Lieutenance, completely restored between 2015 and 2022, now hosts an interpretation center for architecture and maritime heritage and a residence for artists. This new equipment carries out actions in favor of the valorization of heritage, mediation and architectural and artistic awareness of the public. It also allows to support creation and

Access

No elevator, PMR kiosk at reception.

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