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Things to see in Le Havre (France): 25 places and when to go
Le Havre is a city in France with around 242,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 25 places in and around it, mainly History (12), Architecture (3), Museums and art (3). The best known are Pont de Normandie, St. Joseph's Church, Le Havre and Trouville–Deauville station. The best time to come is March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 16 h 02 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 57. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- France · 49.505, 0.105
- Population
- About 242,000
- Places
- 25 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- History (12) · Architecture (3) · Museums and art (3) · Wildlife (3) · Food and drink (3) · Beaches (3)
- Best time
- March to October.
- Also possible
- November to February.
- Nearest airport
- ORY Paris (Orly, Val-de-Marne), 186 km as the crow flies
What to see in Le Havre
The places in and around Le Havre, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Pont de NormandieCable-stayed bridge15 km
- St. Joseph's Church, Le HavreChurch building in Seine-Maritime, in France1.6 km
- Trouville–Deauville stationRailway station in Deauville, France16 km
- Museum of Modern Art André Malraux - MuMaMuseum in Le Havre, France2.2 km
- reconstructed center of Le HavreNature · History1.6 km
- Abbaye de GravilleAbbey located in Seine-Maritime, in France4.4 km
- Église Sainte-CatherineChurch located in Calvados, in France13 km
- Villa StrassburgerVilla in Deauville, France17 km
- Château d'OrcherCastle in Gonfreville-l'Orcher, France10 km
- Cap d'Antifer LighthouseLighthouse in Seine-Maritime, France20 km
- Château d'AblonCastle19 km
- Lieutenance d'HonfleurHouse in Honfleur, France13 km
- Réserve naturelle nationale de l'estuaire de la SeineProtected area in France (FR3600137)13 km
- fish Market of Trouville-sur-MerFish market of Trouville-sur-Mer built at the beginning of the 20th century in the style of the Lieutenancy of Honfleur16 km
- fore-port of HonfleurLighthouse, signal mast, beacon hut on the docks of the basins built in the 19th century13 km
- Deauville beachBeach in France16 km
- Phare de FatouvilleLighthouse in Eure, France19 km
- Plage du ButinBeach12 km
- Au fil de la Seine, variante Montivilliers - HarfleurHiking6.3 km
- De Pont-Audemer à Berville-sur-merHiking26 km
- La Fontaine enchantéeWith kids3.9 km
- Les Halles CentralesMarket hall in Le Havre, France1.6 km
- Manoir d'AprevalDistillery12 km
- NaturospaceWith kids · Wildlife13 km
And the other 1, by what you come to do:
- Beaches: Beach of Trouville
When to go to Le Havre
The best time to visit Le Havre is March to October; also possible: November to February. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible8:23
- FebPossible9:52
- MarBest time11:34
- AprBest time13:30
- MayBest time15:08
- JunBest time16:02
- JulBest time15:40
- AugBest time14:14
- SepBest time12:21
- OctBest time10:29
- NovPossible8:48
- DecPossible7:57
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 16 h 02 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 57. In June, 25 of the 25 places are at their best.
When to go to France in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Le Havre
The nearest main airport is Paris-Orly Airport (ORY, Paris (Orly, Val-de-Marne)), 186 km as the crow flies. How to get around France (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Cabourg14 places28 km
- Lanquetot9 places31 km
- Le Breuil-en-Auge19 places31 km
- Fécamp11 places34 km
- Caen75 places49 km
- Le Bec-Hellouin12 places54 km
And all of France, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Le Havre?
The best known: Pont de Normandie, St. Joseph's Church, Le Havre, Trouville–Deauville station, Museum of Modern Art André Malraux - MuMa, reconstructed center of Le Havre. In all, 25 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Le Havre?
March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 16 h 02 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 57.
How do you get to Le Havre?
The nearest main airport is Paris-Orly Airport (ORY), 186 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Le Havre as the destination and these 25 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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