Honfleur huddles around its Vieux Bassin, at the mouth of the Seine, facing Le Havre. A town of painters, it draws visitors for its lanes, its light and the wooden church of Sainte-Catherine rather than for swimming. To swim in warm water, aim for the spa hotels on the edge of town or a house rented in the nearby countryside. I've selected 7 places, all rated at least 8/10; the top-rated is Les 3 Fresnes, gîte avec piscine (4.83/5).
Each city has its own selection, with a page for each type of accommodation.
Places are ranked from highest to lowest rated. The yellow bubble shows the advertised water temperature, when it's known.
7 places shown
The pool. Pool heated from May to September.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. Heating is often limited to part of the year: ask the host for the exact dates.
The pool. Indoor pool, highlighted by Expedia. Heating isn't specified.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. Heating isn't specified: ask about the water temperature when you book.
The pool. Spa with a heated indoor pool, according to Staycation.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. A simple hotel a few minutes from the Vieux Bassin, with a covered pool.
The pool. Pool heated to 29 degrees with massage jets, according to Staycation.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. Ask whether the pool is covered and open on your dates.
The pool. Indoor pool, according to Expedia. Heating isn't specified.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. Heating isn't specified: ask about the water temperature when you book.
The pool. Indoor pool, according to Expedia. Heating isn't specified.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. Heating isn't specified: ask about the water temperature when you book.
The pool. Heated pool, according to the photo captions.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. The heating only appears in the photo captions: get it confirmed in writing before you book.
These places don't have a confirmed heated pool, but they do have a hot tub: the water is hot all year round. A good way to relax in the warm.
The hot tub. Pool whose heating isn't specified, plus a spa: the photo captions show a six-person hot tub.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. Check that the hot tub is actually available on your dates.
The hot tub. No heated pool advertised; a hot tub is listed among the amenities.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. Check that the hot tub is actually available on your dates.
These places were suggested to us directly by their owners. The heated pool is declared by them; they don't yet have enough guest reviews to join the selection.
In my selection, the top-rated is Les 3 Fresnes, gîte avec piscine (Villa for rent · Airbnb), with 4.83/5 (139 reviews · Airbnb). Next come Le Clos de Grâce (10/10) and Hôtel Antares & Spa (8.6/10).
None of the places selected in Honfleur clearly advertises a pool heated all year round. At Les 3 Fresnes, gîte avec piscine, heating is seasonal (may to september). Le Clos de Grâce, Hôtel Antares & Spa and La Ferme Saint-Siméon have an indoor pool, sheltered from the wind. Either way, ask for the heating dates before you book.
Advertised temperatures: 29 °C at Hôtel La Fraîchette. For the other places the temperature isn't published: ask the property.
No confirmed heated pool, but a hot tub: Les 2 gîtes avec piscine et spa and Les Hauts du Clos Fleuri.
Yes, 2 villas and holiday homes are selected: Les 3 Fresnes, gîte avec piscine and Villa en centre-ville avec jardin, vue et piscine. Heating is sometimes charged extra: check the listing.
The word "heated" on a booking page isn't enough. Every place must have a rating of at least 8/10 (or 4/5) and carries one of these four levels.
Guests mention the heated water in their reviews, with the season when they say so.
A journalist or guide who stayed there describes the heated pool.
The hotel or the platform says so, but I haven't yet found a review that confirms it.
Heating isn't specified, but the water is sheltered from the wind and cold air. Ask for the temperature before you book.
I left these out because guests report water colder than advertised, or because no heating or indoor pool is mentioned.
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