Le Havre

Editor's Choice: Le Havre Highlights

Le Havre's urban landscape, a UNESCO World Heritage site, features a two-kilometer pebble beach and the geometric Jardins de l'Hôtel de Ville, designed by Auguste Perret. The 19th-century Fort de Sainte-Adresse now houses Les Jardins Suspendus, a 17-hectare botanical garden overlooking the Seine estuary. Cultural highlights include the Muséum d'Histoire Naturelle, set in an 18th-century courthouse, and the traditional fish market where local fishermen sell fresh catch on Fridays and Saturdays.

Le Havre Beach

Two kilometers of pebble shoreline featuring a wide promenade and seasonal beach huts. It connects the city center to the sea, offering views of the port and the Perret-designed waterfront.

Muséum d'Histoire Naturelle

Housed in an 18th-century former courthouse, this museum displays extensive zoological and paleontological collections, including thousands of drawings from the 1800-1804 Baudin expedition to Australia.

Jardins de l'Hôtel de Ville

A central component of Auguste Perret’s post-war reconstruction. These geometric gardens feature fountains and seasonal floral displays surrounding the monumental modernist City Hall building.

Les Jardins Suspendus

A 17-hectare botanical garden situated within a restored 19th-century hilltop fort. It features themed greenhouses and outdoor sections showcasing global flora with panoramic views over the estuary.

Fish Market

Looking for fresh seafood at a reasonable price? Local fishermen set up their fresh produce every Friday and Saturday right near the docks…