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Weekend in Le Havre

Weekend in Le Havre

Le Havre

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City
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Weekend in Le Havre

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Trip Duration
2 days
City
1
Country
1
Stops
13 attractions
Currency
EUR (EUR)
Available Transport
CarPublic
Intensity Level
Moderate
HistoricalUNESCO HeritageArtArchitectureWalking TourFirst-time VisitorCulturalMuseums

Two days exploring Le Havre's UNESCO World Heritage city center in Normandy. The route covers the remarkable post-war architecture designed by Auguste Perret, including the iconic City Hall, Saint Joseph's Church with its tower of 12,768 stained glass pieces, and Oscar Niemeyer's Le Volcan cultural center. Key attractions include the MuMa art museum with its Impressionist collection, the Hanging Gardens botanical park, and the historic Shipowner's House. A balanced itinerary ideal for architecture enthusiasts and first-time visitors to this unique Norman city.

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UNESCO Le Havre in one day

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Total Duration
8.5 hours
Stops
8 attractions
Currency
(EUR)
Available Transport
WalkingCarPublic
Intensity Level
Moderate
Location
Subregion:Seine-Maritime
Region:Normandy
Macroregion:Northern France
Country:France
CoastalUNESCO HeritageArtArchitectureWalking TourFirst-time VisitorCultural

Explore Le Havre's UNESCO World Heritage city center, rebuilt by architect Auguste Perret after WWII. This intensive itinerary covers the iconic City Hall, Oscar Niemeyer's striking Volcan library, historic Notre-Dame Cathedral, the colorful Container Chain sculpture, world-class MuMa art museum with its Impressionist collection, the magnificent Saint Joseph's Church with 12,768 stained glass pieces, Europe's widest avenue, and the scenic pebble beach. Important: Oscar Niemeyer Library and MuMa are closed on Mondays. MuMa opens at 11:00 (later than other attractions). The first Saturday of each month offers free admission to MuMa. Total walking distance is approximately 4 km.

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Start Point

Le Havre City Center

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Le Havre City Hall

45 minutes
4.1(1,001)
MonumentLandmarkModern ArchitectureUNESCO World Heritage Site
Distance
0.61 km
Duration
7 minutes
Transport
Free
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LibraryModern ArchitectureLandmark
Distance
0.58 km
Duration
6 minutes
Transport
Free
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CathedralChurchHistoric SiteMonument
Distance
0.33 km
Duration
3 minutes
Transport
Free
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4

Container Chain

15 minutes
0
MonumentLandmark

Lunch Break

1 hour

Distance
0.35 km
Duration
4 minutes
Transport
Free
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MuseumGallery
Distance
1.04 km
Duration
12 minutes
Transport
Free
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6

Saint Joseph's Church

30 minutes
4.7(4,418)
Must-See
ChurchMonumentLandmarkUNESCO World Heritage SiteModern Architecture
Distance
0.33 km
Duration
4 minutes
Transport
Free
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7

Avenue Foch

30 minutes
0Must-See
LandmarkStreetUNESCO World Heritage SiteModern Architecture
Distance
0.86 km
Duration
9 minutes
Transport
Free
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8

Le Havre Beach

1.5 hours
4.3(8,308)
BeachNature
Distance
1.31 km
Duration
15 minutes
Transport
Free

End Point

Le Havre City Center

Total Cost: €108.00

Cost Breakdown

Total Cost
108.00

Transport

Walking
5.42 km

Hotels

Hotels
65.00
total for group
Food
36.00
per person

Individual Costs

1
Visitor 1
108.00
Attractions: 7.00
Food: 36.00
Hotels: 65.00

Cultural day in Le Havre

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Total Duration
6.1 hours
Stops
5 attractions
Currency
(EUR)
Available Transport
WalkingCarPublic
Intensity Level
Moderate
Location
Subregion:Seine-Maritime
Region:Normandy
Macroregion:Northern France
Country:France
HistoricalArchitectureWalking TourCulturalMuseums

Discover Le Havre's remarkable cultural heritage through this full-day itinerary featuring UNESCO World Heritage architecture, fascinating museums, and stunning botanical gardens. Begin at the Hanging Gardens, a magnificent 17-hectare botanical park in a 19th-century military fort with panoramic views over the Seine estuary. Continue to the Perret Show Flat for an authentic glimpse of post-war reconstruction living, then admire Oscar Niemeyer's iconic Le Volcan cultural center. Explore natural history at the newly renovated museum, and finish at the Shipowner's House, a rare survivor of pre-war architecture. Important: Perret Show Flat requires advance reservation and runs April-September only. Le Volcan and the Natural History Museum are closed Mondays. The Shipowner's House reopens January 2026. Total walking distance is approximately 4 km.

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Start Point

Le Havre City Center

Distance
4.27 km
Duration
20 minutes
Transport
1.80
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1

Hanging Gardens

1.5 hours
4.5(4,891)
GardenParkViewpointHistoric Site
Distance
4.15 km
Duration
18 minutes
Transport
1.80
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2

Perret Show Flat

50 minutes
4.7(670)
MuseumHistoric SiteModern ArchitectureUNESCO World Heritage Site
Distance
0.38 km
Duration
4 minutes
Transport
Free
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3

Le Volcan

45 minutes
4.5(981)
Must-See
TheaterLandmarkMonumentModern ArchitectureUNESCO World Heritage Site
Distance
0.38 km
Duration
4 minutes
Transport
Free
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MuseumHistoric Site
Distance
0.42 km
Duration
4 minutes
Transport
Free
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5

Shipowner's House

1 hour
4.5(532)
MuseumHistoric Site
Distance
1.11 km
Duration
13 minutes
Transport
Free

End Point

Le Havre City Center

Total Cost: €130.60

Cost Breakdown

Total Cost
130.60

Transport

Public
3.60
per person
Walking
2.29 km

Hotels

Hotels
65.00
total for group
Food
36.00
per person

Individual Costs

1
Visitor 1
130.60
Attractions: 26.00
Transport: 3.60 (Public)
Food: 36.00
Hotels: 65.00