Le Havre is worth a visit
• As a World Heritage Site: modern center rebuilt by Auguste Perret (Historic Showflat, St Joseph Church). Nb : historic showflat only on reservation.
• As the birthplace of impressionism : the Malraux Museum holds the most important impressionist collection in France after the Orsay Museum in Paris (closed on Tuesdays)
• As a City of Art of History, not to be missed : the Shipowner's mansion (closed on Thursdays)
• As a seaside resort : a very lively waterfront (restaurants & activities)
• New : the Hanging Gardens