Harfleur

• Harfleur is a well-preserved medieval port town located in the Seine-Maritime Departement in the Normandy Region of France.
• It is situated on the river Lezarde near its confluence with the river Seine.

History

• It was known to the Romans as Caracotinum and was the main port of the Caletes Gallic Tribe whose capital was at Lillebonne.
• Harfleur was the main port of northern France for six hundred years until it started to silt up, along with Honfleur on the opposite bank of the Seine.
• Both were replaced by Le Havre, which was founded in 1517.

Museums

• Prieure d’Harfleur
  • Located at 50 Rue de la Republique, Harfleur.
  • The Museum holds Finds from the local area including Roman Artefacts.

Roman Roads

• Chaussee Jules Cesar
  • Harfleur-Rouen–Paris

Musee du Prieure d’Harfleur