Harfleur

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

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 and 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

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