Le Havre

LehavrePlaceHoteldeVille - Hotel de Ville decorated to celebrate its inclusion on the UNESCO World Heritage List

Le Havre is a port city at the mouth of the Seine, on the English Channel (Manche) in the region of Upper Normandy in France.

An introduction to Le Havre

Le Havre is French for "the harbour". Historically, Le Havre has always been the harbour for Paris, with goods transferring there between ocean-going vessels and barges which go to Paris via the Seine.

Le Havre was heavily bombed during the Battle of Normandy. The reconstruction of the town was undertaken by Auguste Perret using reinforced concrete. This project has led to the city being added to the UNESCO World Heritage List.

Travel to Le Havre

By Rail

Trains run to/from Paris regularly, which takes around 2 hours: most stop at Rouen en route. There is also a TGV to/from Marseille once a day.

Book a Halal Cruise or Boat Tour in Le Havre

Ferries run to Portsmouth and Newhaven in southern England daily. This service is provided by LD lines . Crossing times are from 3hr15min . Popular alternative routes going to areas close to Le Havre include Newhaven to Dieppe, and Poole to Cherbourg.

By cruise ship

The cruise terminal is located just south of the ferry terminal.At the cruise terminal, you can pick up a map of the downtown city (very useful). A shuttle bus brings you downtown in about 5–10 minutes (2½ km). The dropoff point is on east side of rue de Paris, just before rue Victor Hugo. From this point, you can easily move about the downtown core.

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Le Havre – Octeville Airport GPS 49.533889,0.088056 (IATA Flight Code: LEH) has no scheduled flights, but is still used for general aviation and the occasional charter to southern European resorts.

The nearest airports offering scheduled international and domestic flights are at Deauville (IATA Flight Code: DOL]), Beauvais (IATA Flight Code: /en/passengers/ BVA]), and Paris Charles de Gaulle (IATA Flight Code: CDG]).

By car

Traffic in the southern approach to Le Havre has benefited from the construction of the huge Pont de Normandie over the Seine estuary. However, whilst certainly impressive from an architectural standpoint, during busy summer weekends the entire structure can seem more like a car-park. Expect long delays (up to an hour) to cross the 4 km toll bridge (about €6).

An Avis vehicle hire agency is located at Gare du Havre (train station), on the junction of Cours de la République and Magellan Street. From City Hall, it's a 20-minutes walk (1½ km) east along Boulevard de Strasbourg.

Get Around

The centre of town is easily covered on foot.

A local bus service runs regularly around town.

The ferry port and train station are a short walk out from the centre of town and buses run on these routes. Rent a bike for a few euros at the tourist office or at the bus parked along the beach during the season.

What to see in Le Havre

Maison armateur 3 - Maison de l'armateur Church Saint-Vincent - Church Saint-Vincent

The view of the port (bassin du commerce) with its lovely bridge and both the Volcano and steeple of Street Joseph's church in the background. Nice both in the day or at night. On the north quay and the casino (gambling, fine restaurants, hotel, spa).
Street Vincent neighborhood is an old neighborhood near the beach which didn't suffer too much from the terrible bombings that flattened the city in 1944 and in which 5,000 people died in the ruins in a few hours. The little church and the square around it evoke a village atmosphere in southern France. During the season, painters gather on the square and give an impression of "Montmartre".
Take the funiculaire (cable car) for an easy climb to Le Havre's upper plateau. From the Hôtel de Ville (City Hall), it’s a 7-minutes walk (600 metres) along avenue René Coty to the lower terminal is located on rue Gustave-Flaubert (corner rue du Docteur-Vigné). A one-way ticket costs €0.40. Once at the top, turn right from the upper terminal (heading east), along rue Félix-Faure, another 7-minutes walk (500 metres) brings you to a superbly panoramic view of the beautiful city and its harbour. You can return down the Escalier Olivier-Senn and then stroll through narrow historic streets, zig-zagging back to the downtown. Returning to the lower terminal takes about 12 minutes, all downhill.

Saint-Joseph church - Église Saint-Joseph - Boulevard François Ier 49.49088, 0.10116 - Street Joseph's Church was a key project designed by August Perret in the rebuilding of the city. Its tall tower is lined with coloured glass lending the interior a unique tranquility.

Town Hall - Hôtel-de-ville - 49.49389, 0.10784 - The town hall is situated on one of the largest squares in France. The interior has information on the city. It is feasible to climb the tower for view of the lay out of the city. Showflat, designed by city designer August Perret, is now open for public viewing.

Malraux Museum - Musée Malraux or MuMa - 2 boulevard Clemenceau 49.48499, 0.10262 ☎ +33 2 35 19 62 62 Opening Hours: Daily, except Tuesday - 11:00-18:00. Saturday and Sunday till 19:00 €10 This museum houses the largest Impressionist collection in France outside of Paris.

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Oscar Niemeyer Cultural Centre - Le Volcan - 8 place Niemeyer 49.4906, 0.1063 - Cultural Centre (the Volcano) designed by leading architect Oscar Niemeyer is located in the centre of town. One of the city's most iconic buildings.

Maison de l'Armateur - 49.48691, 0.11282 (opposite the ferries) Opening Hours: Daily except Tuesday €5 One of the few old houses which were not destroyed during World War II. A magnificent house of 5 floors, nicely decorated and furnished in the style of its construction (18th century), when it belonged to rich families. A very interesting visit especially if you also visit Auguste Perret's showflat in City Hall Plaza showing what was life was like in the 1950s. You will understand the complex history of the city.

Natural History Museum - Muséum d'histoire naturelle - Place du Vieux Marché 49.48779, 0.10907 near the cathedral Opening Hours: Closed on Thursday morning and Monday - 10:00-18:00 in an old building which miraculously survived the terrible bombings on September 5, 1944. Interesting museum (free) with a lot of activities for children.

Gothic Churche Notre Dame 49.48705, 0.10833 ☎ +33 02 32 74 04 05 - Visit it and walk around it. You'll get a striking contrast between the 15th century cathedral and the buildings constructed in the 1950s and 1960s around it. The foundations of the cathedral are lower than the other buildings because they were built on the ruins of the old town.

Top Muslim Travel Tips for Le Havre

Climb the tower of Hotel de Ville for an overview of August Perret's planned city. Beautiful!
Enjoy the beach in good weather (restaurants, bars, night life).
Relax in the glow of the unique St Joseph's Church.
Drive over the River Seine on the gorgeous bridge "Pont de Normandie". Then you will be in Honfleur, one of Normandy's prettiest places.
Enjoy a walk in the posh residential area of Ste Adresse overlooking the Le Havre bay and enjoy nice views of the bay and the city
Visit the port - whether on a boat or by bike: more information in many languages from the tourist office situated along the beach.
Rent a bike at the tourist office for a couple of euros and enjoy the seafront and the downtown at its best. You can also ride to Harfleur (eastern suburb) which is a lovely medieval town! Montivilliers, a few miles away is also worth a visit. Nice abbey and town center.
After the beach, enjoy a forest in the middle of the city: "forêt de Montgeon".
Les jardins suspendus (fort de Sainte Adresse). Lovely walled garden and greenhouse in an old fort overlooking the city and the sea. Nice views! A nice walk on the walls!

Local events in Le Havre

Every year on the first Sunday after August 15, a traditional parade is organized in the city. Flowered carriages, people in costumes, floral floats, music, etc.
Every second year (the first one took place in 2006), Le Havre is home to a Contemporary Art Exhibition in the casino and everywhere in the streets of the downtown.
Every year, on the first weekend of September, Le Havre holds a "Fishermen's Festival"
In May is "Fest Yves" a traditional festival from Brittany in quartier Street François.
Every July 14, traditional fireworks on the beach (at 11PM).
In 2017, Le Havre celebrates its 500th anniversary. A lot of works of art to discover during all the Summer.

Muslim Friendly Shopping in Le Havre

Normandy is famous for its cider and its cheese. Go to "Les Halles" (south of the downtown near pedestrian aerea and Volcano), a covered market where you will find a selection of little shops selling excellent products (vegetables, Cheese, Meat, bakeries, fruit cocktail, cider, and a small supermarket).
You can buy local products in one of the seasonal sheds along the beach and at the tourist office.
Chocolates "la tour" (the tower) Chocolaterie Auzou (near Espace Coty - Coty Mall).
Fresh fish from the fishermen (fish market) Opposite the ferry, in front of "maison de l'armateur" on "quai de l'ile" (island quay).

Docks Vauban - Quai Frissard 49.49028, 0.12948 Opening Hours: 10AM - 8PM Shopping center inside a 19th century building - Adidas Originals, Amazon Locker, Brice, Carnet de vol, Eram, Esprit, Footlocker, H&M, Jules, La Grande Récré, La Halle, Levi's, Mango, Marionnaud, Micromania, New Yorker, Plein Ciel, Quiksilver, and Zara.

Espace Coty - 22 Rue Casimir Périer 49.49567, 0.11169 Opening Hours: 10AM Monday - 8PM

Halal Food & Restaurants

Quartier St-François offers a great selections of different restaurants (style, nationality and prices). A lot of "crêperies" (French pancakes).
A selection of fine restaurants is to be found everywhere in the city (the casino is one of the best "Le Havre des sens"). More information at the tourist office.
Big typical market every Thursday morning in Montivilliers and in Harfleur every Sunday morning.

Chocolates Passion - Near the Hotel de Ville - Amazing Chocolates store and tea salon where one can go to drink the best hot Chocolates in the world.

Restaurant Jean-Luc Tartarin - 73 avenue Foch 49.49425, 0.103276 ☎ +33 02 35 45 46 20 €40-180 two Michelin stars.

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Quartier St-François is also home to several bars
In the downtown, and the beach.

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Muslim Friendly Hotels

All sorts of hotels are to be found like in another French big city.

Villa Neustrie - 36 Rue de Neustrie ☎ +33 965136437 From €60 Excellent bed and breakfast within 10 minutes walking of Hotel de Ville or the train station. Guests stay on their own floor with private bathroom (the floor has one room for 1-2 people, €60-65, or two rooms for 3-4 people, €90-110 for both rooms). Very clean, beautifully decorated, and great attention to details. The free breakfasts are delicious, and include fresh-squeezed orange juice. Free wifi.

Hotel Carmin - 15, Rue Georges Braque, Le Havre ☎ +33 2 32 74 08 20 €65-119/night Decent and clean budget option near Hotel de Ville. Very friendly staff. Free wifi. Breakfast costs extra.

Hotel Ibis Budget le Havre Centre - 38 Rue Dr Piasceki ☎ +33 892680674 From €33.50
The Casino (4 stars with nice spa)
Vent d'Ouest (opposite Street Joseph's church)
Les voiles (near Ste Adresse - the beach)
Novotel (the station)
Mercure (between the station and the downtown overlooking "bassin du commerce")
Art Hotel (opposite the Volcano in the pedestrian area)

Nomad - @otels.com 5 Rue Magellan 49.4931791, 0.12554560000000947 ☎ +33 2 35 41 35 32 near the train station

Novotel - H5650@ 20 cours La Fayette - Quai Colbert 49.4913932, 0.12386509999998907 ☎ +33 2 25 35 05 56 near the train station

Cope in Le Havre

Consulates in Le Havre

Greece - 28 Rue de General de Gaulle, 76310 Sainte-Adresse ☎ +33 235-462-892 +33 235-467-316

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Travel Next

You can reach from Le Havre any part of Normandy in any direction in less than 2 h, including the famous Mont Saint-Michel.

To the north:

Etretat and its exceptional natural site (beautiful white cliffs). (25 km)
Fecamp and its "Bénédictine Palace" where the famous drink is made and also has a nice little town with a long beach and a little port. (40 km)
Veules les Roses is a charming village along the shortest river in France. Lovely houses and a nice beach. (65 km)
Dieppe is an important fishing port and a lovely seaside resort. (100 km)

To the south:

Honfleur is a little 17th century harbour. (25 km)
Beuvron en Auge is a lovely picturesque village. (35 km)
Lisieux has a cathedral and basilica. (55 km)

To the west:

Caen has a World War II memorial (90 km)
Bayeux has the medieval tapestry and is near the famous landing beaches (115 km)

To the east:

Harfleur and Montivilliers are eastern suburbs suburb of Le Havre. (15 km)
Marais Vernier is a village of thatched cottages. (40 km)
Pont Audemer is a nice little town with canals. (45 km)