Walking Tour of Le Havre

Get acquainted up close and on foot with the first 20th-century urban center in Europe to be added to the UNESCO World Heritage list – for good reason. Unique among France’s other great cities, downtown Le Havre is a wonderful surprise for the curious traveler. The genius behind its modern design was Belgian architect Auguste Perret, acclaimed as a ""poet in concrete"" and known for his bold fusion of traditional and innovative approaches. He successfully rose to the challenge to reconstruct – and reinvent – this city center after it sustained heavy bomb damage during the Battle of Normandy. You’ll see the result just a few minutes’ drive from the pier, as you take to Le Havre’s streets and sidewalks on a walking tour with your guide in the lead. The route will bring you past countless architectural gems, including Town Hall, Saint Roch Garden, Avenue Foch, Saint Joseph Church, Boulevard Clemenceau, Rue de Paris, and Le Volcan – a landmark cultural center like none you’ve seen before. Afterwards, linger awhile in the city center for shopping or sightseeing, or reboard the shuttle and return to the port.

• Wear weather-appropriate clothing.
• Flat, comfortable walking shoes are recommended.
• Bring a hat, sunglasses and sunscreen as needed.