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View of Le Havre (Paris)
Photo creditsPhoto: Martin Falbisoner · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
View Northern Europe & Fjords on the mapA modernist city that Auguste Perret rebuilt in concrete after World War II devastated it; its districts are registered as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It has none of the prettiness of an old city, but its geometric streetscape, wide sky and the texture of the Normandy sea are distinctive.

Le Havre (Paris)

Le Havre (Paris) · France · View on map

One of France's leading commercial ports at the mouth of the Seine and a port of call for Northern and Western European cruises. Paris is about 200 km away, making it a starting point for day trips.

From port to town

Not yet confirmed

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Le Havre (Paris) · Map: Natural Earth (overview)

Port highlights

A port city of about 170,000 people
Population
A west-coast oceanic climate, mild throughout the year. Summers are cool, and winters are not severely cold. Cloudy weather and light rain are common year-round, while winds strengthen from autumn through winter.
Climate
French (English is also understood at tourist facilities)
Language
Euro (EUR). Card payments are widely accepted.
Currency
May to September (warmer temperatures and long hours of daylight)
Best time to visit
Local food
Normandy musselscheeses such as Camembertcider and Calvadosfish dishes made with fresh cream
Sights
City rebuilt by Auguste Perret (UNESCO World Heritage Site)Saint Joseph's Church towerAndre Malraux Museum of Modern ArtDay trip to Paris (about 2 to 3 hours by train or bus)Etretat cliffs and Honfleur's old harbor
Monthly average high / low temperatures
8°
3°Jan
9°
3°Feb
12°
4°Mar
14°
6°Apr
18°
9°May
21°
11°Jun
23°
13°Jul
23°
13°Aug
20°
11°Sep
16°
9°Oct
12°
6°Nov
9°
3°Dec

Unit: °C · Calculated from NOAA GHCN-Daily station observations · Period: 1991–2020 · Station: CAEN-CARPIQUET · about 42 km from port · elevation difference about 62 m · Approximate (distant station) · Last checked: Oct 3, 2026 · A guide for choosing your travel month.

Local prices for travelers
Much more expensive than Tokyo
Compared with Tokyo, Japan (median of items)209 (Tokyo = 100)

Compared with Tokyo, everything is much more expensive.

€1.63
Water 500 ml
€4.90
Coffee
€14.95
Inexpensive meal
€7.50
Local beer
€5.60
Big Mac

Prices in Le Havre. · Amounts in the recorded local currency. No currency conversion applied. · Last checked: Oct 2026 (partly estimated) · Sources: Shop and menu prices · The Economist, Big Mac Index (CC BY 4.0)

Getting there from Japan

CDG
Charles de Gaulle International Airport
Nearest airport
Airport name: OurAirports

About 185 km from airport to port (straight-line distance)

Calculated from OurAirports coordinates

Airport to port (approx.)
A — Direct flight
Ease of access

Access from Japan: A = direct flight / B = one connection / C = two or more connections (indicative)

Itineraries calling here

Ports in the same region

Sources

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