Maison de l'Armateur, Maritime museum in Le Havre, France
The Maison de l'Armateur stands as a five-story neoclassical building featuring period rooms that display maritime artifacts and decorative arts from the 18th century.
Built in 1790 by architect Paul-Michel Thibault, the building survived the 1944 bombardments that destroyed eighty percent of Le Havre during World War II.
The museum collection includes furniture, ancient maps, statues, paintings, and portraits of the Foäche family, illustrating the maritime heritage of Le Havre.
Located at 3 Quai de l'Île in the Saint-François district, the museum opens Wednesday through Monday from 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM.
The residence features a central octagonal light well extending through all floors, illuminating the interior spaces with natural daylight throughout the structure.
Location: Le Havre
Inception: 1787
Address: 3, quai de l'Île 76600
Opening Hours: Wednesday-Monday 10:00-12:30
Phone: +33235190985
Website: https://lehavre.fr/annuaire/maison-de-larmateur
GPS coordinates: 49.48690,0.11275
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:44
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