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St Joseph's Church was a key project designed by August Perret in the rebuilding of the city. Its tall tower is lined with coloured glass lending the interior a unique tranquility.
Hotel de Ville (Town Hall) is situated on one of the largest squares in France. The interior has information on the city. It is possible to climb the tower for view of the lay out of the city.
Showflat, designed by city designer August Perret, is now open for public viewing.
Malraux Museum, houses the largest Impressionist collection in France outside of Paris.
Cultural Centre (the Volcano) designed by leading architect Oscar Neimeyer is located in the centre of town.
Maison de l'Armateur (opposite the ferries) One of the few old houses which were not destroyed during World War II. A magnificent house of 5 floors, nicely decorated and furnished in the style of its construction (18th century), when it belonged to rich families. A very interesting visit especially if you also visit Auguste Perret's showflat in City Hall Square showing what was life was like in the '50s ... You will understand the complex history of the city ...
Museum d'histoire naturelle ... in an old building which miraculously survived the terrible bombings on September 5th, 1944. Interesting museum (free) a lot of activities for children.
Nearby, Cathedrale Notre Dame. Visit it and walk around it. You'll get a striking contrast between the 15th century cathedral and the buildings constructed in the '50s and '60s around it. The foundations of the cathedral are lower than the other buildings because they were built on the ruins of the old town.
The view of the port (bassin du commerce) with its lovely bridge and both the Volcano and steeple of St Joseph's church in the background. Nice both in the day or at night. On the north quay ... the Casino (gambling, fine restaurants, hotel, spa).
St Vincent district is an old district near the beach which didn't suffer too much from the terrible bombings that flattened the city in 1944 and in which 5,000 people died in the ruins in a few hours. The little church and the square around it evoke a village atmosphere in southern France. During the season, painters gather on the square and give an impression of "Montmartre".
Every year on the first Sunday after August 15th a traditional parade is organized in the city. Flowered carriages, people in costumes, floral floats, music, etc.
Every second year (the first one took place in 2006), Le Havre is home to a Contemporary Art Exhibition in the casino and everywhere in the streets of the city centre.
Every year on the first weekend of September Le Havre holds a "Fishermen's Festival"
In May is "Fest Yves" a traditional festival from Brittany in quartier St François.
Every July 14th, traditional fireworks on the beach (at 11pm).
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