Why go
- City in Normandy, France.
- Served by Le Havre-Octeville Airport (LEH).
History
Le Havre is a major port city in the Seine-Maritime department in the Normandy region of northern France. It is situated on the right bank of the estuary of the river Seine on the English Channel southwest of the Pays de Caux, very close to the Prime Meridian. Le Havre is the busiest port on the northern French Coast and largest container port in France. it is the second largest city in the Normandy region of France with total population of the greater Le Havre conurbation being smaller than that of Rouen. It is also the second largest subprefecture in France, after only Reims. The name Le Havre means 'the harbour' or 'the port'. Its inhabitants are known as Havrais (masculine) or Havraises (feminine).
Restaurants & places to go
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Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 2 airlines, 1 direct destination
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 1 airline, 1 direct destination
- Twin Jet T7 (BEH) · 1 route: Lyon
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Getting there by ferry
Where things are
Photographs
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When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Le Havre-Octeville Airport (LEH); 2 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: LEH has direct flights to 1 destination on 1 airline (incl. Lyon). By water: 5 ferry terminals within 20 km (nearest: Terminal de la Citadelle, 3.7 km); routes include Portsmouth (UK) - Le Havre (F), Portsmouth - Le Havre, Rosslare (IRL) - Le Havre (F).
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Le Havre. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.