Travel Essentials
Car Directions:
Le Havre is linked to the rest of the country by the Normandy Bridge. There are 2 ferry terminals in Le Havre: the Terminal de Grande Bretagne (British terminal) is close to the rail and bus stations in the Bassin de la Citadelle and operates P&O thrice-daily sailings from Portsmouth; the Terminal Irelande (Irish terminal), nearer the town centre, on Boulevard Kennedy, operates services to and from Ireland. Le Havre is about 200km from Paris on the A131 and has good motorway connections to the rest of France.
Bus Directions:
The town centre is a 10 minute journey from the ferry port. Buses marked ‘Centre Ville’ meet the ferries to take you into town.
Rail Directions:
Trains run to and from the SNCF station on Cours de la République. There is a shuttle bus service to both ferry terminals from the station.
Amenities:
Both ferry terminals open small tourist information kiosks during the summer months. There is also a main tourist office on the Boulevard Clémenceau close to the Pleasure Port.
Planning Ahead
Places of Interest:
Le Havre is a large and colourful town, with contrasting old Breton architecture and tiny winding streets in the St Francois quarter, and some smart modern areas. The Graville Priory dates back to the 11th century. There are several museums including an arts centre (L’Espace Oscar Niemeyer) designed by the Brazilian architect Oscar Niemeyer, a town museum, and a fine arts gallery containing works by artists such as Boudin and Dufy. Nearby is the medieval port of Honfleur.
Ferrybooker.com local connection:
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Local Hotels:
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Food:
There are many fine restaurants and cafes in the centre of town near the railway station. There are several creperies in the St Francois quarter.
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