Location: Le Havre
Top Things to do in Le Havre
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French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries.
Restaurants in Le Havre
1. Eglise St-Joseph
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4.5 based on 1,377 reviews
Reviewed By histoirem
The Église St Joseph stands proud in the centre of reconstructed Le Havre. The steeple rises like a lighthouse visible from land and sea. I would highly recommend visiting the interior particularly later in the day as the sun descends in the sky and light plays on the stained glass and colors the airy concrete structure.
2. Musee d’art Moderne Andre Malraux - MuMa
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4.5 based on 911 reviews
The first thing you notice about the Musée d'art moderne André Malraux-MuMa Le Havre is its breathtaking coastal setting. As you approach the spacious, light-filled museum building, Henri-Georges Adam's monumental concrete sculpture The Signal heightens the experience, framing a slice of the maritime landscape that inspired many of the works in the museum's collections. Le Havre has nurtured artists like Monet, Dubuffet, Friesz, Dufy and Braque. And MuMa is a pillar of the city's art history. Inaugurated in 1961 by André Malraux, then France's Minister of Cultural Affairs, MuMa is known for its late-19th and 20th-century collections. From the Impressionists to the Fauves, the museum's collections have been enriched by gifts such as works from the studio of Eugène Boudin and the Marande donation. More recently, Hélène Senn-Foulds donated an impressive collection built up by her grandfather, Olivier Senn, in the early 20th century. Thanks to the donation, MuMa's collection of Impressionist works is today one of France's largest, and the public can now enjoy works by Renoir, Pissarro, Sisley, Degas, Courbet and Corot.
Reviewed By Kris1230 - West Chester, United States
The first thing you notice about MuMa Le Havre is its breathtaking coastal setting. As you approach the spacious, light-filled museum building, Henri-Georges Adam’s monumental concrete sculpture The Signal heightens the experience, framing a slice of the maritime landscape that inspired many of the works in the museum’s collections.Le Havre has nurtured artists like Monet, Dubuffet, Friesz, Dufy and Braque. And MuMa is a pillar of the city's art history. Inaugurated in 1961 by André Malraux, then France's Minister of Cultural Affairs, MuMa is known for its late-19th and 20th-century collections. From the Impressionists to the Fauves, the museum's collections have been enriched by gifts such as works from the studio of Eugène Boudin and the Marande donation. More recently, Hélène Senn-Foulds donated an impressive collection built up by her grandfather, Olivier Senn, in the early 20th century. Thanks to the donation, MuMa's collection of Impressionist works is today one of France's largest, and the public can now enjoy works by Renoir, Pissarro, Sisley, Degas, Courbet and Corot. It is well worth a visit when in Le Havre
3. Les Jardins Suspendus
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4.5 based on 815 reviews
Reviewed By JGee4 - Somerset, United Kingdom
The botanical gardens of Le Havre, founded only in 2000, are formed within the old 19th century Vauban-style fort high above the city. There are great views of the city and docks and across the Seine estuary from the ramparts. The gardens are set out to demonstrate different plants from across the world, either in open beds or within a series of glasshouses with, for example, wonderful cacti, exotic tropical plants and orchids of all shapes and descriptions. There are experimental flower beds where the City tries out planting schemes for its parks and borders in town. Everything is labelled for the serious botanists, but this place can be enjoyed by everybody just as a park or somewhere for the kids to rush around.
4. Appartement Temoin
5. Musee Maison de L'Armateur
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4.5 based on 222 reviews
Paul Michel Thibault (1735-1799), the architect of the fortifications and hydraulic engineer of the city of Le Havre, decided around 1790, to build a mansion in a wealthy and coveted district of the city. In 1800,Martin Pierre Foache (1728-1816), a wealthy merchant, bought the house for use as a winter residence and to install his trading office there. He called another architect, Pierre Adrien Paris, former designer for the king, to decorate the interior. The facade is typical of the architecture of The Louis XVI period. It is extremely carefully designed; the parquet flooring of rare and exotic wood adjoins stone-tiled floors with geometric designs. the rooms are laid out around a central octagonal light-well.
6. Parc de Rouelles
7. Bibliotheque Oscar Niemeyer
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4.5 based on 173 reviews
Reviewed By gonx2013
We visited the library at opening hoursmand it was a pleasure the see the people using the building for diverse causes, like looking for books, listening music, working computers, privat reading in nice chairs, playing gam s. The building is nicely furnitired and there is a lot day light. Ans also more private places. People are all behaving can't mform the standard library visit rrequires. And as a tourist you could use all the facilties. A great place to visit.
8. Cathedrale Notre-Dame
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4.0 based on 196 reviews
Reviewed By Martynjoly1 - New Milton, United Kingdom
A really amazing cathedral that was badly damaged by bombs in 1944 but even now stands proud after being restored. Outer walls bear the bomb scars. Really worth a visit.
9. La Plage du Havre
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4.0 based on 212 reviews
Reviewed By iakarsh - Bengaluru, India
A beach immersed with pebbles, its a great place to get out of all tourist places and hangout with family. Staying close to the place, I loved the walks on the beach every mornings and evenings. With many restaurants close by, its a perfect picnic spot. Get some warm clothes as it can get windy during evenings.
10. Centre Commercial Docks Vauban
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3.5 based on 143 reviews
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