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
![The interior of Saint Joseph Church in Le Havre, showcasing a modern design with tall concrete columns and colorful stained glass windows.](https://culturefrancia.com/wp-content/uploads/saint-joseph-church-1024x410.webp)
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
![An aerial view of the town center of Le Havre, highlighting a mix of modern and historic buildings with the sea in the background.](https://culturefrancia.com/wp-content/uploads/town-center-le-havre-1024x410.webp)
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
![An interior view of the Andre Malraux Modern Art Museum in Le Havre, showcasing multiple levels with walls adorned with framed paintings.](https://culturefrancia.com/wp-content/uploads/andre-malraux-modern-art-museum-le-havre-1024x410.webp)
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
![The exterior of Le Havre Cathedral, showcasing its grand architectural design with a prominent clock tower and intricate details under a clear blue sky.](https://culturefrancia.com/wp-content/uploads/le-havre-cathedral-1024x432.webp)
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
![The wide expanse of the quay in Le Havre, featuring a large colorful arch sculpture and industrial structures in the background.](https://culturefrancia.com/wp-content/uploads/quay-le-havre-1024x410.webp)
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
![A view of the Hanging Gardens in Le Havre, showing greenhouses, well-manicured pathways, and lush vegetation under a clear blue sky.](https://culturefrancia.com/wp-content/uploads/hanging-gardens-le-havre-1024x411.webp)
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
![The modern indoor pool area at Bains des Docks in Le Havre, with geometric architecture, white walls, and colorful accents.](https://culturefrancia.com/wp-content/uploads/bains-des-docks-pool-le-havre-1024x410.webp)
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
![The historic Graville Abbey in Le Havre, featuring stone buildings, a church with a tall spire, and well-maintained gardens.](https://culturefrancia.com/wp-content/uploads/graville-abbaye-le-havre-1024x410.webp)
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
![A panoramic view of Le Havre from a high vantage point, featuring the city's buildings and the port in the distance.](https://culturefrancia.com/wp-content/uploads/viewpoint-le-havre-1024x410.webp)
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
![A coastal view from Cap de la Heve in Le Havre, showing a cliffside overlooking the sea and a small community below.](https://culturefrancia.com/wp-content/uploads/viewpoint-cap-de-la-heve-le-havre-1024x410.webp)
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
![An elegant room in Maison de l'Armateur in Le Havre, featuring ornate furniture, a fireplace, and a portrait above the mantel.](https://culturefrancia.com/wp-content/uploads/maison-de-larmateur-le-havre-1024x410.webp)
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
![An interior view of the Museum Hotel Dubocage in Le Havre, displaying historical artifacts and a large map on the wall.](https://culturefrancia.com/wp-content/uploads/museum-hotel-dubocage-le-havre-1024x410.webp)
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
![A cozy living and dining area in Apartment Perret, Le Havre, featuring wooden furniture, a large abstract painting, and floor-to-ceiling windows with curtains.](https://culturefrancia.com/wp-content/uploads/appartment-perret-le-havre-1024x410.webp)
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
![The Notre Dame des Flots Chapel in Le Havre, with its distinctive pointed towers and picturesque setting against a clear sky.](https://culturefrancia.com/wp-content/uploads/notre-dame-des-flots-chapel-le-havre-1024x411.webp)
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
![The Sacre Coeur Church in Le Havre, featuring intricate brickwork and a tall bell tower topped with a cross, under a blue sky.](https://culturefrancia.com/wp-content/uploads/sacre-coeur-church-le-havre-1024x409.webp)
Appeal ★★★★★☆☆☆☆
Type Church
Visit Self
Cost Free
A 19th-century church characterized by its red bricks and wooden artifacts.
16. Plateau St. Adresse
![A scenic view of Jardin des Hauteurs des Falaises in Le Havre, featuring a gravel path, green lawns, and a backdrop of tall, rocky cliffs near the sea.](https://culturefrancia.com/wp-content/uploads/jardin-des-hauteurs-des-falaises-le-havre-1024x410.webp)
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
![The viewpoint at Sainte Adresse in Le Havre, offering a clear view of the city and the harbor, with benches and a railing for visitors.](https://culturefrancia.com/wp-content/uploads/viewpoint-sainte-adresse-1024x410.webp)
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
![A view of Le Volcan, a modern white building with a curved design, located in Le Havre, surrounded by water and flags.](https://culturefrancia.com/wp-content/uploads/le-volcan-le-havre-1024x410.webp)
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
![A serene scene at Saint Roch Park in Le Havre, with a pond surrounded by lush greenery, benches, and a walking path.](https://culturefrancia.com/wp-content/uploads/saint-roch-park-le-havre-1024x410.webp)
Appeal ★☆☆☆☆
Type Public Park
Visit Self
Cost Free
An urban park offering green spaces, walking paths, and a small water feature.
20. Halles Centrales
![An interior shot of the food market hall in Le Havre, displaying a variety of cheeses and other products in a well-lit and neatly arranged counter.](https://culturefrancia.com/wp-content/uploads/food-market-hall-le-havre-1024x410.webp)
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
![A small tour boat adorned with flags sails past a massive container in Le Havre Port.](https://culturefrancia.com/wp-content/uploads/le-havre-port-boat-tour-1024x410.webp)
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
![A yellow city tour bus named "Bee Le Havre" parked on a street, offering open-top seating for passengers to enjoy views of the city.](https://culturefrancia.com/wp-content/uploads/city-bus-tour-bee-le-havre-1024x410.webp)
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
![Inside the Hair Salon Museum in Le Havre, displaying vintage hairdressing tools, mannequins with period hairstyles, and a classic barber pole.](https://culturefrancia.com/wp-content/uploads/hair-salon-museum-le-havre-1024x412.webp)
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.