Le Havre, Port city in Normandy, France.
The city stretches along the Seine estuary where it meets the English Channel, featuring modernist concrete buildings and wide boulevards throughout its center.
Founded in 1517 by King Francis I as a new harbor named Franciscopolis, Le Havre replaced the older ports of Honfleur and Harfleur.
The Museum of Modern Art Andre Malraux contains numerous Impressionist paintings, reflecting the artistic heritage of Normandy through its permanent collection.
The Port of Le Havre processes large volumes of container traffic and serves as the primary maritime gateway between Paris and international trade routes.
The post-World War II reconstruction by Auguste Perret created a concrete architectural ensemble that received UNESCO World Heritage status in 2005.
Location: Agglomeration community of Le Havre
Location: Seine-Maritime
Location: arrondissement of Havre
Elevation above the sea: 43 m
Shares border with: Harfleur, Fontaine-la-Mallet, Gonfreville-l'Orcher, Montivilliers, Octeville-sur-Mer, Sainte-Adresse
Address: Le Havre, France 76620 Le Havre
Phone: +33235194545
Email: mairieduhavre@lehavre.fr
Website: https://lehavre.fr
GPS coordinates: 49.49417,0.10806
Latest update: May 27, 2025 20:10
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.
Reconstructed center of Le Havre
766 m
St. Joseph's Church
615 m
Le Volcan
427 m
Le Havre Cathedral
804 m
MuMa Museum of modern art André Malraux
1.1 km
Jardins suspendus
1.5 km
Funiculaire du Havre
577 m
Town hall of Le Havre
77 m
Container catena
1.1 km
Maison de l'Armateur
877 m
Abbaye de Graville
4.2 km
Appartement témoin Perret
268 m
Château des Gadelles
1.4 km
Bibliothèque Oscar-Niemeyer
425 m
Fort de Tourneville
1.4 km
Phare de la Hève
3.5 km
Muséum d'histoire naturelle du Havre
713 m
USST 488
1.5 km
Square Saint-Roch
439 m
Église Saint-Vincent du Havre
861 m
Dock Océane
1.8 km
Église Saint-François du Havre
705 m
Villa maritime
1.4 km
Église Saint-Michel
328 m
Chapelle Saint-Michel d'Ingouville
549 m
Jardins de la plage
1.1 km
Parc de Rouelles
6 km
Parc Hauser
1.5 kmReviews
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