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Tourism Le Havre : The harbour city
Le Havre is a city of the department of Seine Maritime in Haute Normandie region in northwestern France.
Le Havre is also the busiest port in France after Marseille. In the past, Le Havre was the port of Paris, the goods being chartered ships from the ocean going barges on the Seine to Paris. Le Havre has been almost entirely destroyed by bombing during the Second World War.
The architect Auguste Perret, who undertook the reconstruction of the city using only reinforced concrete. The city was later elected as World Heritage by UNESCO.
Priory Graville worth the visit and the view of Fort Saint Adresse is superb for its hanging gardens as well from the Seine estuary.
Cross the Seine on the famous Normandie Bridge leading to Honfleur, one of the most beautiful villages of Normandie. Strolling in the upscale neighborhood of Saint Adresse overlooking the bay of Le Havre. Visit the port by boat or bicycle. Make a bike ride on the beach and downtown. Getting to Harfleur, a beautiful medieval village. Montivilliers, a few miles worth a visit. Enjoy the forest Montgeon, located in the city center.
Sights in Havre
- Malraux Museum
- Natural History Museum
- Priory Graville
- House of Armateur
- Hotel Dubocage de Bléville
- Church Saint-Joseph
Museums and monuments to visit
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Eglise Saint-JosephThe church Saint Joseph is a uniquereligious building. Its octagonal tower, peaking at 360 feet, is the first thing one sees when arriving by sea. Dedicated to the victims's memory of the ... -
Musée d'art moderne André MalrauxThe MuMa of Havre possesses one of the biggest impressionistic collections of France, just behind the Musée d'Orsay in Paris. The museum of the Fine arts of Havre was completely destroyed ... -
Maison de l’armateurThe House of the owner is in a house in the eighteenth century. The museum is organized on five levels. The atmosphere of a rich mansion is well recreated. It was also a historic monument Inside, ... -
Le Musée de l'Hôtel Dubocage de BlévilleThe museum Dubocage Belville hotel is located in Le Havre, in a former hotel particuier seventeenth century. The hotel features permanent collections as temporary exhibitions on the history of Le ... -
Le Musée d'Eugène BoudinCreated in 1868 by Alexandre Dubourg and Eugène Boudin, the Museum will present works of the artists romantic periods, Impressionists and Fauves. Among the most famous painters, we can see ... -
Villa BreloqueVilla called "La Breloque" is the house where Eugène Boudin wished to be transported to die, it possesses a blend of Norman and Art Deco style. -
Château d'AblonAblon Castle, built in the thirteenth century by the lords of Ablon, was completely destroyed during the Hundred Years War. Another castle was rebuilt on the same site in the fifteenth century, ... -
Chapelle Saint-LaurentChapel Saint-Laurent dates from the early of XII century and has small openings similar to the deadly castle. A unique building whose appearance defensive surprises in the house of the Saint ...
A week-end to discover Rouen
- Thème : Sciences and discovery
- Départ : Rouen
- Durée : 2 jours
During a weekend, you actually visit the town of Rouen. Prefecture of the Seine-Maritime, Rouen is the closest to Paris regional capital.
Le Havre
- Thème : Walks
- Départ : Le havre
- Durée : 5 jours
The light is Le Havre is so special that it has inspired many painters. Impressionism was born in Le Havre with the work 'Impression Soleil Levant' by Claude Monet.
Le Havre
- Thème : Walks
- Départ : Le havre
- Durée : 7 jours
Le Havre is a city located in the Seine-Maritime department in the Haute-Normandie region.
Discover the city of Villerville
- Thème : Sciences and discovery
- Départ : Villerville
- Durée : 4 jours
Villerville is a commune located in the Calvados department in the Basse-Normandie.
