LE HAVRE
Rewarded by the UNESCO for its architecture and modernity, and birthplace of impressionism, the city turned to the sea and the future never stops amazing you. As an ambitious and realistic port, the port of Le Havre combines with success trade, cruises and water sports.
Town of art and history, Le Havre has some original museums: the historic showflat, a real shop window of Perret’s style and of the designers of the 1950’s; the shipowner’s mansion, architectural jewel of the late 18th century, and also, facing the harbour, the Malraux Museum which shelters the 1st French impressionist collection in France after Paris.
Le Havre is a seaside and nautical resort. Every year, its 2 kilometer long beach with terraces and sandy sports grounds, is the theatre of “les Z’estivales”: a summer music festival, street shows and parades.
The Jacques Vabre transatlantic race (November 2009) and the contemporary art biennial (June 2009) are also two great events of the city.
New assets: the hanging gardens overlooking the Le Havre bay, 17 hectares of greenery in homage to the botanist explorers and the “ bains des docks”, an aquatic complex signed by Jean Nouvel inspired by Roman thermal baths. The latter are located in the South part of Le Havre, an area which is being totally transformed and where a huge space dedicated to shopping and leisure activities will be inaugurated in the course of 2009.
WHAT’S ON…
Les Z'ESTIVALES
2009 - Each week-end from June 27 to August 9
Free entry. Summer Music Festival with street shows and parades, on the seaside and in the city.
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Transat Jacques Vabre – LE HAVRE / COSTA RICA (Transatlantic race)
November 2009
New horizons for the Jacques Vabre 2009 Costa Rica bound!
For this 9th edition, the Transat Jacques Vabre 2009 is heading for Costa Rica in Central America. The double-handed transatlantic race, of which the start will be in Le Havre, France, November 7 for the monohulls and 8th November for the multihulls. The race is heading towards yet another of the Coffee brand’s destinations which follow the great shipping route.
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SPECIAL OFFERS
Have a wellbeing break in Le Havre
2009 - from January 1 to December 31
2 days /1 night - from 67 euros / person in a 3 star hotel, double-room (including breakfast, an entrance to the “bains des docks”, a bicycle during 1 day).
Cannot be combined with other weekend offers. Depending on availabilities at time of booking. Tourist tax and transports not included.
Enjoy a relaxing break in Le Havre, with the "bains des docks" an exceptional nautical complex inspired by Roman thermal baths and signed by the famous Architect Jean Nouvel.
This amazing pace plays with light, lines and volumes on a surface area of 5000 square meters. Calm and wellbeing are waiting for you there. Each of the numerous pools has
been specifically thought out to offer something for different age groups. Balneo-therapy, cardio-therapy, fitness, play areas, and an Olympic -pool are on the menu… To discover the city, you will be provided with a bicycle for a whole day.
Have a break, enjoy relaxation!
LE HAVRE TOURIST BOARD
186, BD CLEMENCEAU - BP 649
76059 LE HAVRE CEDEX - France
Tel: 00 33 235 74 04 05
Fax: 00 33 235 42 38 39
reservation@lehavretourisme.com
www.le-havre-tourism.com
Le Havre – World heritage
2009 - from January 1 to December 31
2 days / 1 night - from 57 € / person in a 3 star hotel, double-room (including breakfast, a tour of the Reference Apartment of this reconstruction, a tour of the Malraux Museum presenting the first Impressionist Painting collection in France after Paris).
Price including services described in the proposal. Cannot be combined with other weekend offers. Depending on availabilities at time of booking. Tourist tax and transports not included.
Le Havre, the largest city in Normandy, fascinates people for its oceanic beauty. It combines all the attractions of a dynamic city full of architecture listed as World Heritage with the energy of a leading European port and the charms of a seaside resort. The extensive collections in its museums serve as a reminder that Le Havre is the birthplace of impressionism.
LE HAVRE TOURIST BOARD
186, BD CLEMENCEAU - BP 649
76059 LE HAVRE CEDEX - France
Tel: 00 33 235 74 04 05 -
Fax: 00 33 235 42 38 39
reservation@lehavretourisme.com
www.le-havre-tourism.com
