Things to do in Le Havre
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Rebuilt in its entirety post-WWII, Le Havre's architectural makeover—the work of concrete visionary Auguste Perret—earned its place on the UNESCO World Heritage List. Modernist masterpieces capture attention in the Centre Ville, while the spacious seafront promenade and sandy beach draw visitors to the coast. Normandy's largest port is also a popular cruise ship destination, and visitors rarely stay in town for long. Shore excursions that head out to the white chalk cliffs of Étretat, D-Day Landing Beaches, and Mont St Michel are among the top things to do in Le Havre—even Paris lies within day-trip distance.
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André Malraux Museum of Modern Art (MuMa)
Le Havre Cruise Port (Terminal Croisières Le Havre)
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One of France’s most prominent port cities, Le Havre (located in Normandy) was rebuilt by architect Auguste Perret following its heavy bombing during World War II. Owing to its striking architecture, Le Havre has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2005, and its museums, parks, and churches draw crowds.
...MoreYes, Le Havre is worth visiting. The port city is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and considered an outstanding example of modernist architecture. The André Malraux Museum of Modern Art and Le Volcan arts center are cultural standouts, and its beach and marina are popular in summer.
...MoreYes, Le Havre Beach is the city’s primary beach. A long, pebbly beach, it is readily accessible from central Le Havre and is a popular place to stroll (or swim and kayak in summer). The nearby Club Nautique Le Havre offers an open-air, freshwater swimming pool, too.
...MoreLe Havre and the D-Day beaches are relatively close together, and both are located on the Normandy coast. The two are approximately 90 miles (145 kilometers) apart, and it takes about an hour and 40 minutes to drive from Le Havre to Omaha Beach (public transportation options are limited).
...MoreYes, Le Havre is a very walkable city. Its central Downtown is designed as a grid, making it easy to access, while its ferry port, beach, and major attractions (including the André Malraux Museum of Modern Art and Le Havre Cathedral) can be reached on foot.
...MoreYes, Le Havre is relatively close to Paris. The two are around 125 miles (200 kilometers) apart. On an average day, it takes two hours to drive between them. A direct train between Le Havre and Paris’ Gare Saint-Lazare takes around 2.5 hours.
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