A Perfect 1-Day Itinerary to Explore Le Havre, France!

  • 9:00AM: MuMa
    10 minutes (1 mile) from Le Havre Station

    The Musée d'art moderne André Malraux (MuMa) is a museum with a beautiful collection of Impressionist paintings, sculptures, and other art forms that reflect the maritime history of the city. Spend a couple of hours exploring the galleries and admiring the displays.

  • 11:30AM: Notre-Dame Cathedral of Le Havre
    14 minutes (1.2 miles) on foot from MuMa

    Visit the Notre-Dame Cathedral, also called Saint Joseph's Church, built-in 1949, a beautiful and magnificent architectural landmark.

  • 1:30PM: Lunch at Les Enfants Sages
    5 minutes (0.2 miles) walking distance from Notre-Dame Cathedral

    Stop at the authentic French restaurant Les Enfants Sages, which serves delicious seasonal dishes with a rustic atmosphere, perfect for a leisurely lunch.

  • 3:00 PM: Volcano
    12 minutes (1 mile) walking distance from Les Enfants Sages

    Visit the Volcano, a modern building that now is the theater and the art center of the city, where you can catch a show, concert or exhibition.

  • 5:00 PM: Beach Promenade
    30 minutes (1.8 miles) by taxi from Volcano

    The beach promenade of Le Havre is a relaxing spot to take a stroll, breathe in the ocean air, and watch the sunset with a splendid view of the seashore.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Musée d'art moderne André Malraux (2 hours, €10)
  • Notre-Dame Cathedral of Le Havre (1 hour, Free entry)
  • Lunch at Les Enfants Sages (1 hour, €30)
  • Volcano (2 hours, €15)
  • Beach Promenade (1 hour, Free)
  • Total Estimated Costs: €55

Transportation

You can explore the city on foot or take a taxi, Le Havre's taxis are available throughout the town and are metered for the distance travelled, an average taxi trip will cost between €10-30. Also, the public transportation system of the city is excellent, tramways and buses which are rather inexpensive, costing around €1.5 per trip.

Useful Tips

If you have more time, you can visit the Maison de L'Armateur, an 18th-century shipowner's house with excellent views of the city. You can end your day at one of the many seafood restaurants near the beach, for the freshest and delectable seafood cuisine.

If you have less time, consider skipping Volcano or the Beach Promenade, so you will have more time to spend on some of the other attractions to experience.

Airports

Le Havre Octeville Airport (LEH) is a regional airport located approximately 6 miles north-west of the city- center, with mainly domestic flights. The best way to commute is by taxi, which would take about 20 minutes and cost around €25-€35.

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