About Le Havre
The bustling French port of Le Havre offers a selection of sights including Granville Abbey, St Adresse Fort and the Seine Estuary. Its position also makes it the perfect gateway to some of Normandy’s most picturesque towns and villages, including the pretty harbour of Honfleur and inspirational Etretet - characterised by stylish mansions, sheer white cliffs and soaring waves that crash below.
Capture the life of Claude Monet in nearby Rouen, where you can wander around the graceful gardens of his home. In the town, half-timbered houses, churches and cafés sit alongside the great Cathédrale Notre-Dame, which is well worth a visit. Also nearby is the Old Marketplace were Joan of Arc was burnt at the stake in 1431.
Alternatively take in the sights in stylish Paris – the country’s capital. Have lunch in one of the cities many cafes, look at the amazing art in The Louvre and meander through Montmarte where you’ll find the famed Moulin Rouge. And what better way to admire the views from the emblematic Eiffel Tower.