We present the 10th installment of "THE ROAD," featuring landscapes captured by photographer Hidenobu Kasahara during his European travels: Honfleur, France.
Honfleur, a beautiful small port town at the mouth of the Seine, is a port city in the Normandy region of France. Located in the Calvados department in the Normandy region, Honfleur is located at the mouth of the Seine's left bank. Known as a tourist town, the scenery of its old port has been the subject of Impressionist paintings. It is also the birthplace of painter Eugène Boudin and composer Erik Satie.
"The streets of Honfleur are picturesque no matter where you look"
This is the view of the Old Port. Colourful buildings are lined up against a backdrop of small boats and yachts. Old houses with colourful wooden frames, stylish shops with ingenious designs, maze-like alleyways spreading out from the Old Port, and flowers that add colour to the cobblestone slopes in all four seasons.
The Old Port is surrounded by gray-blue buildings
The beautiful buildings are reflected on the water's surface. Fishing boats and yachts are moored here all year round, and the surrounding area is bustling with restaurants and cafes. At night, the area is lit up, enveloping the entire Old Port in a romantic atmosphere.
There are many restaurants and bars, making it a lively place
The buildings support each other as they stand
The restaurant is said to specialize in scallops and oysters.
The current port remains unchanged from the 17th century, when it was expanded by order of Jean-Baptiste Colbert, who served as Governor General of Finances under Louis XIV. In particular, the Sainte-Catherine Quai, located on the west side of the port, retains some of its appearance from before the expansion work, and is lined with historic buildings built between the 16th and 18th centuries.
Sainte-Catherine Church
Located in the old town not far from the old port, Sainte-Catherine Church is known as the largest wooden church in France. Its history dates back to the 12th century, and it is said to have originally been a stone church. After being destroyed by the English during the Hundred Years' War, the church was rebuilt in the 15th century as a wooden building, taking advantage of the abundant forest resources in the surrounding area and the shipbuilding technology that developed as a result of the city's prosperity through maritime trade.
This beautiful Gothic church has retained its original appearance since its 16th-century reconstruction. Stepping inside, you'll be captivated by the ceiling, which resembles the hull of an upturned ship. You can sense the strong commitment to the local area of the shipbuilders who hoped to rebuild the city. Also not to be missed is the 15th century bell tower, which was built separately from the church in case of fire.
The "Bell Tower of Saint Catherine Church" was built separately from the cathedral.
Stone building/restaurant
A magnificent and beautiful carousel dating back to 1900.
A 45m-tall Ferris wheel. Enjoy panoramic views of the sea, town, and the Pont de Normandie.
French restaurant.
Beautiful cityscape.
It was a photogenic town where any part of the scenery was picturesque.
https://youtu.be/3t2E0qsML2g
While the COVID-19 pandemic has rapidly led to a shift towards remote working, there are certainly analog things that we must cherish, like casual conversations with others or spending time admiring roadside flowers. "THE ROAD" is a story woven by the roads, people, and towns where such feelings seem to intersect.
Kasehara Hidenobu's art-like photography, which captures a quiet and warm atmosphere, is particularly noteworthy.
Our path continues as we look to the past, present, and future.
"THE ROAD" by Hidenobu Kasahara
https://hidenobu.com/the_road/
photo: Hidenobu Kasahara
Photographs featured in THE ROAD are now on sale on the website below.
https://www.pick-up-design.com
The setting for this 10th installment is Honfleur, France.
Honfleur, a beautiful small port town at the mouth of the Seine, is a port city in the Normandy region of France. Located in the Calvados department in the Normandy region, Honfleur is located at the mouth of the Seine's left bank. Known as a tourist town, the scenery of its old port has been the subject of Impressionist paintings. It is also the birthplace of painter Eugène Boudin and composer Erik Satie.
"The streets of Honfleur are picturesque no matter where you look"
This is the view of the Old Port. Colourful buildings are lined up against a backdrop of small boats and yachts. Old houses with colourful wooden frames, stylish shops with ingenious designs, maze-like alleyways spreading out from the Old Port, and flowers that add colour to the cobblestone slopes in all four seasons.
The Old Port is surrounded by gray-blue buildings
The beautiful buildings are reflected on the water's surface. Fishing boats and yachts are moored here all year round, and the surrounding area is bustling with restaurants and cafes. At night, the area is lit up, enveloping the entire Old Port in a romantic atmosphere.
There are many restaurants and bars, making it a lively placeThe buildings support each other as they standThe restaurant is said to specialize in scallops and oysters.The current port remains unchanged from the 17th century, when it was expanded by order of Jean-Baptiste Colbert, who served as Governor General of Finances under Louis XIV. In particular, the Sainte-Catherine Quai, located on the west side of the port, retains some of its appearance from before the expansion work, and is lined with historic buildings built between the 16th and 18th centuries.
Sainte-Catherine Church
Located in the old town not far from the old port, Sainte-Catherine Church is known as the largest wooden church in France. Its history dates back to the 12th century, and it is said to have originally been a stone church. After being destroyed by the English during the Hundred Years' War, the church was rebuilt in the 15th century as a wooden building, taking advantage of the abundant forest resources in the surrounding area and the shipbuilding technology that developed as a result of the city's prosperity through maritime trade.
This beautiful Gothic church has retained its original appearance since its 16th-century reconstruction. Stepping inside, you'll be captivated by the ceiling, which resembles the hull of an upturned ship. You can sense the strong commitment to the local area of the shipbuilders who hoped to rebuild the city. Also not to be missed is the 15th century bell tower, which was built separately from the church in case of fire.
The "Bell Tower of Saint Catherine Church" was built separately from the cathedral.
Stone building/restaurant
A magnificent and beautiful carousel dating back to 1900.
A 45m-tall Ferris wheel. Enjoy panoramic views of the sea, town, and the Pont de Normandie.
French restaurant.
Beautiful cityscape.
It was a photogenic town where any part of the scenery was picturesque.
https://youtu.be/3t2E0qsML2g
While the COVID-19 pandemic has rapidly led to a shift towards remote working, there are certainly analog things that we must cherish, like casual conversations with others or spending time admiring roadside flowers. "THE ROAD" is a story woven by the roads, people, and towns where such feelings seem to intersect.
Kasehara Hidenobu's art-like photography, which captures a quiet and warm atmosphere, is particularly noteworthy.
Our path continues as we look to the past, present, and future.
"THE ROAD" by Hidenobu Kasahara
https://hidenobu.com/the_road/
photo: Hidenobu Kasahara
Photographs featured in THE ROAD are now on sale on the website below.
https://www.pick-up-design.com
