All our services in Honfleur

Your property in Honfleur, seen from abroad

Honfleur draws an international clientele seeking a second home with character, within easy reach of Paris and its airports. The town is mainly enjoyed at weekends and through the warmer months. For non-residents, a dedicated concierge ensures a local presence year-round: opening and closing the property, coordinating tradespeople and welcoming you on site.

Buying in Honfleur

Acquisition is the first door, and the heart of the craft. French Realty frames your project, brings together financing, the notary and currency, and coordinates every step to the keys. In Honfleur, the search, viewings and negotiation are led by Home Select France, buying agent and sister house.

• Property search

  Find and buy your property in France, even remotely: a guided journey from A to Z, via a partner search firm (carte T).

• Off-Market Access

  Access rare, never publicly listed properties through our premium network of partner buying agents.

• Detailed property viewing

  The partner buying agent visits the property on your behalf, records video and photos, and provides a full analytical report.

• In-depth property review

  A full review by the partner buying agent: criteria, price per sqm, area, energy rating, red flags and a go / no-go recommendation.

• Property auctions

  Spot properties sold at auction anywhere in France, read the file before the hearing and be supported through to the keys.

• French mortgage support

  Introduction to a broker specialised in non-residents to secure financing tailored to your profile.

• Foreign currency transfers

  Access a specialised partner to transfer your funds into euros at competitive rates and with full security.

• Bilingual notary for non-residents

  Introduction to a notary used to non-residents and clear explanation of the French purchase process.

• Opening a French bank account

  We help you open a French bank account, an often tricky step from abroad and required for your mortgage, utilities and direct debits.

• Turnkey settling-in

  From arrival to full move-in, without a second thought.

• Moving

  Organising your move to or from France, even remotely: we frame the project and connect you with a partner mover who quotes and carries out the work.

Your residence in Honfleur, looked after all year

The full care of your residence, on site and from afar: finding a rental, getting it up and running, watching over it with inspection visits, attending interventions, works and renovation, furnishing and decoration, letting, resale. Managed by your dedicated contact, individually quoted.

• Property watch

  A regular visit, a clear photo report each time.

• Renovation & works

  Introduction to reliable experts and contractors to carry out your renovation works in France.

• LMNP accounting & furnished letting

  LMNP returns, micro-BIC or real regime: get introduced to a partner accountant used to non-resident landlords. French Realty arranges the introduction.

• Find a rental

  Looking to rent a home in France? We frame your need and connect you with a specialist partner who finds the right property and supports you through to signing the lease, with French Realty acting as a business introducer.

• Selling a property

  French Realty is not an estate agent: we coordinate and connect you with a specialist partner who values, markets and sells your property.

The art of living in Honfleur

Daily life revolves around the harbour, art galleries, seafood restaurants and the Norman market. Summer and weekends bring a lively buzz to the centre, which returns to calm off-season. Beaches, coastal paths and the Pays d'Auge countryside are minutes away, for a way of life between sea and bocage.

• Administrative help with settling in

  Tax number, bank, translations, the right people.

• Tables & restaurants

  A last-minute booking or a hard-to-get table: your concierge secures the right address and handles everything.

• Tickets & shows

  A match at the Parc des Princes, a sold-out concert, the opera or a festival: we find your seats and get you there effortlessly.

• Private events & receptions

  A private dinner, a birthday, a reception at home: caterer, florist, household staff, your concierge orchestrates every detail.

• Bespoke experiences & requests

  A getaway, a chauffeur, private shopping, a rare gift or an unexpected request: if it's possible, we make it happen. Tell us what you want, we take care of it.

• Another need

  A request that fits no box? Tell us: we find the right person and coordinate. Whatever the need, we handle it.

Honfleur at a glance

• Populationabout 7,500 residents
• Sunshineabout 1,650 h/year
• AirportDeauville-Normandy, 20 min
• Paris by TGVstation 20 min, then about 2 h

Getting there and around

Honfleur is served by Deauville-Normandy airport (DOL), about 20 min away, with seasonal and business flights; for long-haul, Caen-Carpiquet (CFR) is 45 min away and Paris-CDG/Orly about 2 h 30. By rail, the Trouville-Deauville station, 20 min away, links Paris Saint-Lazare in about 2 h. The A13 and A29 motorways connect directly to the capital and the north-west.

The rhythm of the year

The Honfleur market sees two peaks: spring (April-June) and the September return. The summer high season (July-August) slows viewings without easing pressure on a tight supply of old buildings. For a remote buyer, the ideal falls in May-June and September-October: pleasant climate and more flexible logistics, well suited to weekend use. The off-season and winter, quieter, can open opportunities on homes that have sat for several months.