What to See & Do
Le Havre Overall Appeal ★★★☆☆
Things to do in Le Havre also include places in the small, adjoining municipality of Sainte-Adresse.
| Name | Appeal | Type | Visit | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | St. Joseph Church | ★★★★☆ | Church | Self | Free |
| 02 | City Center | ★★★☆☆ | Walking Around | Self | Free |
| 03 | André Malraux Museum | ★★★☆☆ | Museum - Art | Self | Paid |
| 04 | Notre-Dame Cathedral | ★★★☆☆ | Cathedral | Self | Free |
| 05 | Quays | ★★☆☆☆ | Walking Around | Self | Free |
| 06 | Hanging Gardens | ★★☆☆☆ | Garden + Panorama | Self | Free |
| 07 | Bains des Docks | ★★☆☆☆ | Swimming Pool | Self | Paid |
| 08 | Graville Abbey | ★★☆☆☆ | Abbey + Museum | Self | Paid |
| 09 | Viewpoint Indicator | ★★☆☆☆ | Panorama | Self | Free |
| 10 | Cap de la Hève | ★★☆☆☆ | Panorama | Self | Free |
| 11 | Maison de l'Armateur | ★☆☆☆☆ | House Museum | Self | Paid |
| 12 | Hotel Dubocage Belville | ★☆☆☆☆ | House Museum | Self | Paid |
| 13 | Perret Model Appartment | ★☆☆☆☆ | House Museum | Guided | Paid |
| 14 | Notre-Dame des Flots Chapel | ★☆☆☆☆ | Chapel | Self | Free |
| 15 | Sacré-Coeur du Havre Church | ★☆☆☆☆ | Church | Self | Free |
| 16 | Plateau St. Adresse | ★☆☆☆☆ | Panorama | Self | Free |
| 17 | Viewpoint Indicator St. Adresse | ★☆☆☆☆ | Panorama | Self | Free |
| 18 | Le Volcan | ★☆☆☆☆ | Library | Self | Free |
| 19 | St. Roch Park | ★☆☆☆☆ | Park | Self | Free |
| 20 | Halles Centrales | ★☆☆☆☆ | Food Market | Self | Free |
| 21 | Beach | ★☆☆☆☆ | Beach Activities | Self | Free |
| 22 | Port's Motorboats | ★☆☆☆☆ | Port Boat Tour | Tour | Paid |
| 23 | Bee Bus | ★☆☆☆☆ | City Bus Tour | Tour | Paid |
| 24 | Salon des Navigateurs | ★☆☆☆☆ | Museum - Hair Salon | Self | Free |
01. St. Joseph Church
Appeal ★★★★☆
Type Modern Church
Visit Self
Cost Free
An iconic modernist church designed by Auguste Perret, featuring a striking 107-meter-high octagonal tower and beautiful stained glass windows It ‘s a symbol of Le Havre’s post-war reconstruction.
02. City Center
Appeal ★★★☆☆
Type Walking Around
Visit Self
Cost Free
A UNESCO World Heritage site, Le Havre’s city center is famous for its post-war architecture by Auguste Perret, with wide streets, modern buildings, and lively squares.
03. André Malraux Museum
Appeal ★★★☆☆
Type Impressionism Art Museum
Visit Self
Cost Paid
France’s second-largest collection of Impressionist paintings can be found here. The museum, named after the French writer and cultural minister, features works by Monet, Renoir, and Degas.
04. Notre-Dame Cathedral
Appeal ★★★☆☆
Type Cathedral
Visit Self
Cost Free
This cathedral from the 16th century mixes Gothic, Renaissance, and Baroque styles. It’s got detailed stone carvings, a grand organ, and stained glass windows. The cathedral has been meticulously restored after damage during World War II.
05. Quays
Appeal ★★☆☆☆
Type Walking Around
Visit Self
Cost Free
Le Havre’s quays are bustling with maritime activity, offering scenic walks along the waterfront. The area includes cruise terminal, marinas, urban sculptures, sport facilities and a skatepark.
06. Hanging Gardens
Appeal ★★☆☆☆
Type Garden + Panorama
Visit Self
Cost Free
These botanical gardens are set in an old fort, offering panoramic views of Le Havre and the Sea. The gardens feature a diverse collection of plants from around the world, greenhouses, and themed gardens.
07. Bains des Docks
Appeal ★★☆☆☆
Type Swimming Pool
Visit Self
Cost Paid
A contemporary aquatic center designed by architect Jean Nouvel. It offers a range of swimming pools, wellness facilities, and recreational areas. The design integrates modern aesthetics with functional spaces, making it a popular spot for relaxation and fitness.
08. Graville Abbey
Appeal ★★★★★☆☆☆☆
Type Abbey + Museum
Visit Self
Cost Paid
A historical Benedictine abbey dating back to the 11th century, showcasing Romanesque architecture. The abbey includes a church, a small garden and a small museum.
09. Viewpoint Indicator
Appeal ★★☆☆☆
Type Panorama
Visit Self
Cost Free
Located on the heights of Le Havre, this viewpoint offers a comprehensive panoramic view of the city, the harbor, and the surrounding landscape.
10. Cap de la Hève
Appeal ★★☆☆☆
Type Panorama
Visit Self
Cost Free
A scenic cape offering views of the English Channel and the Normandy coast. It’s also a spot for hiking.
11. Maison de l'Armateur
Appeal ★☆☆☆☆
Type House Museum
Visit Self
Cost Paid
A beautifully restored 18th-century mansion that now serves as a museum. It provides a glimpse into the life of a wealthy shipowner during the period. The house features period furnishings, art, and maritime artifacts.
12. Hotel Dubocage Belville
Appeal ★☆☆☆☆
Type House Museum
Visit Self
Cost Paid
This historical building, once the home of navigator Michel Dubocage, is now a museum. It highlights the history of Le Havre’s maritime trade and the explorer’s life.
13. Perret Model Appartment
Appeal ★☆☆☆☆
Type House Museum
Visit Guided
Cost Paid
A preserved example of post-war housing designed by Auguste Perret. The apartment showcases the innovative use of concrete and modernist design principles.
Only on a guided visit and only in French.
14. Notre-Dame des Flots Chapel
Appeal ★☆☆☆☆
Type Chapel
Visit Self
Cost Free
A charming chapel dedicated to sailors, located on the heights of the city.
15. Sacré-Coeur du Havre Church
Appeal ★★★★★☆☆☆☆
Type Church
Visit Self
Cost Free
A 19th-century church characterized by its red bricks and wooden artifacts.
16. Plateau St. Adresse
Appeal ★☆☆☆☆
Type Panorama
Visit Self
Cost Free
A small plateau offering panoramic views of Le Havre and the coastline. It has some benches facing the sea.
17. Viewpoint Indicator St. Adresse
Appeal ★☆☆☆☆
Type Panorama
Visit Self
Cost Free
A viewpoint indicator next to the street for a quick stop, which provides explanations of the panorama.
18. Le Volcan
Appeal ★☆☆☆☆
Type Library
Visit Self
Cost Free
A cultural center designed by architect Oscar Niemeyer. Its unique, volcano-like structures include a library in the smaller right building and a variety of events in the larger left building.
19. St. Roch Park
Appeal ★☆☆☆☆
Type Public Park
Visit Self
Cost Free
An urban park offering green spaces, walking paths, and a small water feature.
20. Halles Centrales
Appeal ★☆☆☆☆
Type Food Market
Visit Self
Cost Free
The city’s market hall located in the heart of dowtown Le Havre. It features a variety of stalls selling food products.
22. Port's Motorboats
Appeal ★☆☆☆☆
Type Port Boat Tour
Visit Tour
Cost Paid
Take a guided boat tour to see Le Havre’s extensive port facilities from a unique perspective. The tour covers commercial docks, container terminals, and cruise ship areas.
But the guide’s commentary is only in French.
23. Bee Bus
Appeal ★☆☆☆☆
Type City Bus Tour
Visit Tour
Cost Paid
A city sightesseing bus tour of Le Havre with recorded commentary via individual headphones.
24. Salon des Navigateurs
Appeal ★☆☆☆☆
Type Hair Salon Museum
Visit Self
Cost Free
A unique establishment in Le Havre, Salon des Navigateurs functions both as a hair salon and a museum dedicated to the art of hairstyling, primarily from the 1950s and 1960s.
