Le Havre offers diverse photography subjects from modern architecture to maritime scenes. The city features Oscar Niemeyer designs, industrial heritage like La Catène de Containers, historic buildings including Saint-Joseph Church, and natural locations such as beaches and gardens. Urban photographers can capture the reconstruction architecture, while nature enthusiasts will find coastal views and park landscapes.
Le Havre, France
La Catène de ContainersMaritime containers stacked in an arch formation, painted in red and blue, representing the port's industrial heritage.
Le Havre, France
Le VolcanCultural center built in 1982, featuring white concrete structures with curved lines and a theater inside the main building.
Le Havre, France
Saint-Joseph ChurchConcrete church built in 1957 with a central tower reaching 107 meters, featuring colored glass patterns that illuminate the interior.
Le Havre, France
Les Jardins SuspendusFormer military fort converted into botanical gardens in 2008, with plant collections from maritime expeditions and coastal regions worldwide.
Le Havre, France
Beach of Le HavreThis 2-kilometer sandy beach faces the English Channel and features a wide promenade with benches and restaurants along its shore.
Le Havre, France
Commerce BasinThis rectangular water basin in the city center measures 200 meters long and features stone walls with water mirror effects.
Le Havre, France
Model ApartmentThis reconstructed 1950s residential space displays original furniture and decorative items from the post-war reconstruction period of Le Havre.
Le Havre, France
Maritime VillaThis 1900s residential building features stone facades, ornamental balconies, and a garden with direct views of the English Channel.
Le Havre, France
Contemporary Art CenterThis exhibition venue presents rotating art displays in a renovated industrial building with concrete walls and large windows.
Le Havre, France
Saint-Roch SquareThis urban garden features mature trees, flower beds and benches near the city center with walking paths.
Le Havre, France
Sugar Loaf RockNatural stone formation on the shoreline stands among stone beaches where waves crash against the rocks at high tide.
Le Havre, France
Shipowner's HouseThis 18th century residence displays period furniture, maritime collections and architectural elements across five floors with an octagonal atrium.
Le Havre, France
Fort de TournevilleMilitary fortress from the 19th century converted into a cultural center with exhibition spaces, concert halls and gardens showing local art.
Le Havre, France
Jardin JaponaisGarden with stone lanterns, bamboo fences, red bridges and gravel paths following traditional Japanese landscape design principles.
Le Havre, France
Parc HauserMunicipal park containing seasonal flowers, old trees, and a central pond with ducks and water plants.
Le Havre, France
Escalier MontmorencyStone stairway built into the hillside connecting upper and lower parts of the city with views over the Seine estuary.
Le Havre, France
Hôtel Dubocage de BlévilleThis 17th century mansion houses a maritime museum displaying navigational instruments and trade artifacts from Le Havre's commercial history.
Le Havre, France
Digue NordThis concrete pier extends into the English Channel, providing views of ships entering the port and the coastal landscape.
Le Havre, France
Phare de la HèveBuilt in 1951, this white lighthouse stands 27 meters high on the cliffs, overlooking the Seine estuary and the English Channel.
Le Havre, France
Le Havre SkateparkThis concrete park features ramps, rails and bowls for skateboarders, with street art decorating the surrounding walls.
Le Havre, France
Hôtel de VilleThis central administrative building features a large stone facade and a grass square where people gather throughout the day.
Le Havre, France
Bibliothèque Oscar NiemeyerModern concrete structure with white curved walls and large glass panels where people read on outdoor benches near the entrance.
Le Havre, France
Pont RougeModern steel bridge painted in red connecting two urban districts with pedestrian and vehicle lanes across the water.
Le Havre, France
Musée de l'Ancien HavreHistorical building containing photographs, documents and objects from Le Havre before 1944, displaying the city's maritime heritage.
Le Havre, France
Chapelle Notre-Dame de la PaixModern religious building from 1959 featuring angular architecture, concrete walls and colored glass windows spanning from floor to ceiling.
Le Havre, France
Parc de Rouelles160-hectare green space with forest paths, open fields and several ponds. The park contains historical manor houses and agricultural buildings.
Le Havre, France
Parc de Montgeon270-hectare municipal park with dense forest sections, three lakes, sports facilities and dedicated paths for walking and cycling.
Le Havre, France
Le Havre Athletic Club Football Association StadiumModern 25,000-seat stadium opened in 2012, featuring blue seats arranged in a wave pattern and advanced LED lighting system.
Le Havre, France
Signal SculptureMetal sculpture located at the Museum of Modern Art André Malraux entrance. The angular geometric shape stands 20 meters high against the seafront.
Le Havre, France
Sainte Adresse PierWooden pier extending 300 meters into the English Channel. Popular spot for fishing and watching container ships enter the port.
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Etretat Rock FormationNatural limestone arch formation rising 70 meters above sea level. The coastal erosion created three arches and a pointed formation called L'Aiguille.
Le Havre, France
Graville AbbeyRomanesque church from the 11th century with Gothic elements added in the 13th century. Houses religious art collections and overlooks Le Havre harbor.