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Places to see in ( Le Havre - France )

Places to see in ( Le Havre - France )

Le Havre is a major port in northern France's Normandy region, where the Seine River meets the English Channel. It's joined to the city across the estuary, Honfleur, by the Pont de Normandie cable-stayed bridge. Following WWII, Le Havre's heavily damaged city center was famously redesigned by Belgian architect Auguste Perret. Today it features many landmark examples of reinforced-concrete architecture.

Le Havre is a major port town and entry point for ferries arriving in France from the UK, situated on the coast in Upper Normandy on the mouth of the River Seine. Le Havre was very badly damaged during World War II, and much of the city that we see today was as designed by the architect Auguste Perret in the post-war period.

The modernist architecture in Le Havre is unlike any other town in France - and can appear rather 'brutal' to those who aren't enthusiasts of post-war architect. Nonetheless there are some fascinating and noteworthy buildings to admire and a visit is recommended. Note that the redevelopment of the city is so noteworthy that the city has now been designated a UNESCO World heritage site.

A visit to Le Havre will include some particular buildings that are important in understanding the work of Auguste Perret. Your route can start from the Church of Saint Joseph, a post-war building in which the octagonal tower, over 100 metres high, stands out in particular. The work was begun by Auguste Perret, but it was completed after his death by students linked to his school.

Undoubtedly the central point for art in Le Havre is the famous André-Malraux Museum of Modern Art (another modern building but in glass rather than concrete). Known throughout Europe for its collection of Impressionist painters, there is actually much else to enjoy in the museum, including some artefacts in ivory and precious ceramics from Rouen and Normandy.

The Museum highlight is undoubtedly the collection of Impressionist painters, enriched by donations over the course of time and including outstanding works of Monet (1840-1926), undisputed master of the movement (living from 1883 at Giverny, where you can visit his house). In the Museum you can admire the beautiful 'Water Lilies' by Monet.

Among the other sites that attract visitors to Le Havre are the square next to the Town Hall - another building by Auguste Perret, a long concrete building with a tall tower, but the effect is softened by the plants and fountains in the square - and the Cathedral Notre-Dame, which has been extensively restored. To learn more about historic Le Havre you can visit the 'Museum of Old Le Havre' (Musee de l'Ancien Havre). Although nobody would probably choose Le Havre as their holiday resort, the beach also continues to attract visitors: Le Havre was firmly established as a resort in the early 20th century with the establishment of baths and a broad promenade frequented by Parisian tourists.

Alot to see in ( Le Havre - France ) such as :

Pont de Normandie
Museum of modern art André Malraux - MuMa
St Joseph's Church, Le Havre
Jardins suspendus
Port Center - Haropa Place
Maison de l'armateur
Natural History Museum
The Portico Regional Contemporary Art Center of Le Havre
Museum Hotel Dubocage Belville
Abbey Museum Graville
Côte d'Albâtre
Port of Le Havre
chapelle Notre-Dame-de-Grâce d'Équemauville
japonais du Havre Garden
Le Havre Beach
Abbey Montivilliers
Gulli Parc
Arboretum du parc de Rouelles
Le Prieuré de Graville
Park Rouelles (The Bouteillerie)
Saint Roch Square Park
Château d'Orcher
Fort de Sainte-Adresse
Prieuré d'Harfleur

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