Le Havre France
Country: France · Region: Northern Europe · Currency: Euro
Le Havre is a port city at the mouth of the Seine on the English Channel, notable for its UNESCO World Heritage reconstructed city centre designed by Auguste Perret using reinforced concrete after World War II bombing. The cruise terminal is just south of the ferry terminal with a shuttle bus bringing visitors downtown in 5-10 minutes.
Top sights
Saint-Joseph Church, Town Hall (Hôtel-de-Ville), Malraux Museum, Oscar Niemeyer Cultural Centre (Le Volcan), Maison de l'Armateur, St Vincent District
Things to do
- Saint-Joseph Church (Église Saint-Joseph)
- Key project by Auguste Perret featuring a tall tower lined with colored glass creating unique interior tranquility.
- Malraux Museum (Musée Malraux or MuMa)
- Houses the largest Impressionist collection in France outside of Paris with entry at €10.
- Maison de l'Armateur
- One of few old houses surviving WWII destruction, a magnificent 18th-century five-floor mansion with period furnishings, entry €5.
- Oscar Niemeyer Cultural Centre (Le Volcan)
- Iconic modernist cultural center designed by leading architect Oscar Niemeyer located in the city center.
Beaches
- Le Havre Beach
- Beach offering restaurants, bars, and nightlife with bike rentals available at the tourist office.
Where to eat
- Restaurant Jean-Luc Tartarin
- Two Michelin star restaurant on avenue Foch with prix fixe €40-180.
- Quartier St-François
- Neighborhood with great selection of restaurants of varying styles, nationalities, and prices including many crêperies.
Bars and nightlife
- Quartier St-François
- Area home to several bars in the city center and beach area.
Forecast for Le Havre
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Weather in Le Havre by month
Averages from 2015 to 2024, not a forecast. Within about two weeks of a date, the live forecast above is the one to trust.
| Month | Average high | Average low | Rainfall | Wet days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 46°F | 39°F | 4.3 in | 16 |
| February | 48°F | 40°F | 3.1 in | 13 |
| March | 52°F | 42°F | 3.1 in | 15 |
| April | 57°F | 44°F | 2.2 in | 10 |
| May | 62°F | 50°F | 2.7 in | 12 |
| June | 68°F | 56°F | 2.5 in | 11 |
| July | 71°F | 59°F | 2.3 in | 12 |
| August | 71°F | 60°F | 3.0 in | 13 |
| September | 67°F | 56°F | 3.6 in | 13 |
| October | 61°F | 52°F | 4.2 in | 15 |
| November | 53°F | 46°F | 4.8 in | 16 |
| December | 49°F | 42°F | 4.8 in | 16 |
Getting around
The town centre is easily covered on foot, with local buses available, and visitors can rent bikes from the tourist office or rent a car from Avis at the train station.
What to eat
Quartier St-François offers a great selection of restaurants including crêperies, and Normandy is famous for its cider and cheese available at Les Halles covered market.
Tips
Pick up a map at the cruise terminal and take the funiculaire (cable car) for €0.40 to reach the upper plateau with panoramic views of the city and harbour.
Best for
History, Architecture, Beach, Museums