The Famous Old Dock The Old Dock surrounded by picturesque narrow houses, the Lieutenancy and Saint Stephen's Church - this is with no doubt what catches the eye of every visitor upon their first visit to Honfleur. Honfleur and the artists... The river Seine has always inspired poets and painters. Set by the Estuary, Honfleur not only gave birth to seamen but also to many artists in the 19th century : painters, writers or musicians.