Le Havre Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels

About Le Havre

Le Havre, originally le Havre de Grâce (Harbour of Grace), was founded in the early 16th century at the mouth of the Seine as the main harbour for Paris. Goods transferred at Le Havre between ocean-going vessels and barges which went to and from Paris via the Seine. Le Havre was heavily bombed during the Battle of Normandy in 1944. The reconstruction of the town was undertaken by Auguste Perret using reinforced concrete. This project has led to the city being added to theUNESCO World Heritage List.

Top Attractions in Le Havre

Explore the best things to see and do in Le Havre:

• ★Cathedrale Notre Dame
• ★Maison de l'Armateur
• ★Malraux Museum
• ★Natural History Museum
• ★Oscar Niemeyer Cultural Centre
• ★Saint-Joseph church
• ★Town Hall

Where to Eat in Le Havre

Must-try local food and restaurants:

• 🍴Chez Sophie
• 🍴Chocolate Passion
• 🍴Crêperie Maryvonne
• 🍴Dai Duong
• 🍴La Papillotte
• 🍴La Petite Gourmandise

Where to Stay in Le Havre

• 🏨Art Hotel
• 🏨Hotel Carmin
• 🏨ibis budget Le Havre Les Docks
• 🏨Mercure
• 🏨Nomad
• 🏨Novotel

Le Havre Travel Guide Sections

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