Festival of the Scallop and the Fishing
Honfleur's great maritime festival celebrates the scallop and Norman fishing traditions
About Festival of the Scallop
Every October, Honfleur celebrates its maritime traditions and gastronomy during the Festival of the Scallop and the Fishing. Formerly known as the Shrimp Festival, the event was renamed following the gradual disappearance of grey shrimp in the Seine estuary. For two days, the quays of the Old Basin host seafood markets, tastings, sea shanty concerts, and demonstrations of ancestral fishing techniques.
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The Festival of the Scallop and the Fishing: Honfleur Celebrates its Maritime Heritage
Since 1994, Honfleur has paid tribute to its fishermen and the richness of Norman seafood during this major popular festival. Initially called the Shrimp Festival, in reference to Honfleur's famous "little grey" shrimp, the event was renamed the Festival of the Scallop and the Fishing to reflect the evolution of local fishing and highlight the scallop, which has become the star product of the season.
An Event Rooted in Tradition
Honfleur's Old Basin transforms into a huge maritime market where fishermen, scallop divers, and local producers offer scallops, shrimp, oysters, mussels, and other treasures from the sea. Demonstrations of ancestral fishing techniques liven up the quays: capstan hauling, barrel unloading, knot tying.
Visitors can also discover a pirate village, gatherings of old rigs, sea shanty concerts, and numerous activities for the whole family. Honfleur's restaurateurs offer special menus based on scallops and local fishing products.
A Free and Popular Festival
True to its convivial spirit, the Festival of the Scallop and the Fishing is entirely free and open to all. It attracts tens of thousands of visitors each year to celebrate Honfleur's maritime identity and taste the best of Norman seafood.
Festival of the Scallop — edition 2026
The 31st edition of the Festival of the Scallop and the Fishing will be held on October 10 and 11, 2026, on the quays of Honfleur's Old Basin. Seafood markets, maritime activities, and a popular festival celebrating scallops and Norman fishing traditions.
31st Edition — October 2026
The 31st edition of the Festival of the Scallop and the Fishing will take over Honfleur's Old Basin on October 10 and 11, 2026. The full program will be announced in the fall on the Honfleur Tourist Office website.
Highlights Festival of the Scallop 2026
- 31st edition of this popular maritime festival
- Seafood market and tastings on the quays
- Maritime activities and sea shanty concerts
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Practical information — Festival of the Scallop
Practical Information
Location
Vieux Bassin and quays of Honfleur, 14600 Honfleur
Access
- By car: A13 exit Beuzeville then direction Honfleur, or Pont de Normandie from Le Havre. Free parking near the center.
- By bus: Regular lines from Caen, Deauville, and Le Havre (Bus Verts / Nomad Car).
Prices
- Free admission
- Tastings are paid on site
Contact
- Honfleur Tourist Office: 02 31 89 23 30
- Website: www.ot-honfleur.fr
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Where does it take place — Festival of the Scallop
Vieux Bassin de Honfleur
Quai Sainte-Catherine, 14600 Honfleur