October 9, 2027 – October 10, 2027 Approximate dates
Scallop and Fishing Festival 2027
A free autumn celebration of the sea on the quays of Honfleur’s old harbour, with scallops, fish and historic sailing boats.
What happens
The Fête de la Coquille et de la Pêche is a traditional Honfleur festival held on the quays of the Vieux Bassin and in the town centre, with free admission. Throughout the weekend, fishermen sell fresh fish, shellfish and scallops themselves. Historic sailing vessels visit the harbour, alongside sea shanties, concerts, exhibitions, a market of Norman produce and activities about maritime trades.
Honfleur is a starting point for Normandy’s food and drink: the Pays d’Auge with cider, Calvados and cheeses, Étretat and Deauville.
Where
the old harbour of Honfleur, the Vieux Bassin, and its quays, Normandy.
Open map ↗Schedule
| the second weekend of October, 9 and 10 October in 2027. | A scallop and seafood market, cooking demonstrations and fishing boats open to visitors. The programme is published in autumn on the town and tourist office websites. |
Getting there
- from Paris, take a train from Gare Saint-Lazare to Deauville-Trouville, about 2 hours, then a bus or taxi to Honfleur, 20 minutes.
- By car, allow about 2 hours 15 minutes.
Tickets and admission
free.
Tips
- the scallop season here starts in October.
- Arrive on Saturday morning; it gets very busy by lunchtime.
- Deauville and Étretat are nearby.