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With over 170,000 inhabitants, Le Havre is the largest city in Normandy. The city centre, which was completely rebuilt in the 1950s by the star architect Auguste Perret, has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2005. Let yourself be surprised by the architectural city of Normandy!
The French Le Havre enchants holidaymakers from all over the world with its charm and multifaceted nature. The port city located in Normandy invites you to exciting sightseeing tours, interesting culture and varied activities.
THE MODERN ARCHITECTURAL CITY BY THE SEA
Founded by King Francis I in 1517 to defend the coast, the city quickly left its military purpose behind. In the 19th century, it developed into an important trading centre thanks to its transatlantic port. A lively trade in raw materials such as cotton, coffee, spices and tropical woods was carried out here. The Reeder-Haus testifies to this high phase. In addition, the port recorded a large volume of passengers on the Atlantic routes. The city is still the second largest port in France today. The cityscape was shaped by important architects of our era: Bellarmato, Thibault, Lamandé, Perret, Niemeyer, Reichen & Robert and of course Jean Nouvel, the Pritzker Prize winner (most important international architecture award).
