The meeting between Tintin and General Alcazar in Les Sept Boules de cristal (The Seven Crystal Balls) (1948) is in Le Havre, according to notes by Hergé in the margins of Le Soir, the first publisher of this adventure. The City of the Sea and of Sustainable Development (Odyssey 21) will be organized around a metal tower one hundred metres high designed by Jean Nouvel: the project was suspended in 2007 but the work should finally begin in 2013. [26] Le Havre is also the third best city in France with more than 100,000 inhabitants for air quality. At the end of 2012 students from Sciences-Po Europe Asia and from INSA integrated new buildings next to the ISEL (Higher Institute of logistics studies) and the future ENSM (Ecole Nationale Supérieure Maritime). The CODAH transport network is called Lia[35] and is operated by the Ocean Port Transport company (CTPO), a subsidiary of Veolia Transport. [51] The learned and transient name of Franciscopolis in tribute to the same king, is encountered in some documents then that of Havre Marat, referring to Jean-Paul Marat during the French Revolution but was not imposed. The city has been awarded two flowers by the National Council of Towns and Villages in Bloom in the Competition of cities and villages in Bloom.[8]. This is the restaurant district and the fish market. The TER network was modernized with the creation of the LER line in 2001 and direct services to Fécamp in 2005. It was subsequently named Le Havre-de-Grâce ("Harbor of Grace"; hence Havre de Grace, Maryland). Le Havre had a tramway system from 1894 until it closed in 1957. [21] The lack of watercourses within the commune prevents flooding from overflows. Between 2007 and 2011, the total length of cycle paths has doubled to 46 km (29 mi) in total length. The second cultural centre of the city is in the Eure district near the Basin Vauban. It is also on the coast that there are two fortifications of the city, Forts Sainte-Adresse and Tourneville, and the main cemetery (Sainte-Marie cenetery). [106] The port infrastructure allows for many water activities such as sailing, fishing, canoeing, and rowing. The months of June and July are marked by some thunderstorms on average 2 days per month. Since its founding in 1517 on the orders of François I, Le Havre has continued to grow: today it measures 27 km (17 mi) from east to west, about 5 km (3 mi) from north to south with an area of 10,000 hectares (24,711 acres). The Church of Saint Joseph du Havre, built by Auguste Perret, dominates the city with its spire 107m high. A pool, a shopping centre and a street have been named after René Coty from Le Havre, who served as President of the French Republic from 1954 to 1959. It links Paris with the sea and the huge maritime port of Le Havre. Its construction was ordered to replace the ancient harbours of Honfleur and Harfleur whose utility had decreased due to silting. In 1867–1868, he painted many seascapes in the Le Havre region (Terrasse a Sainte-Adresse (Garden at Sainte-Adresse), 1867 Bateaux quittant le port (Boats Leaving the Port), 1874). As for the performances at the Great Volcano, they are now taking place in the old ferry terminal until the end of construction. The city operates 55 kindergartens (254 classes) and 49 communal primary schools (402 classes). Le Havre is a board game about the development of the town of Le Havre. The city also hosted the sailing events for the 1900 and 1924 Summer Olympics, respectively. It is revitalizing areas neglected by industrial and port activities by developing tertiary activities. Le futur Grand port maritime de l’axe Seine, né de la fusion des trois ports du Havre, de Rouen et de Paris, aura son siège dans la cité océane. [70], With the economic changes that have affected the city, the Professions and Socio-professional categories (PCS) have changed dramatically since the 1980s: between 1982 and 1999, the number of workers has declined by about a third (−10,593), their share of the active labour force was 16% in 1982 and 12.5% in 1999. More recently a new tramway system, with 23 stations and 13 km (8 mi) of route,[37] was built, and opened on 12 December 2012. The Le Havre economy is far from decision centres which are located mainly in Paris and major European economic cities. [39] This area of 133 hectares is one of the few inscribed contemporary sites in Europe. The diocese was created from part of the parishes of the Archdiocese of Rouen to the west of a line joining Norville to Sassetot-le-Mauconduit. Main articles: Norman language and Cauchois dialect. QTY. SNCF operates a train from Le Havre to Paris St Lazare hourly. [30] Since 2008, Le Havre has been part of the network of Energy Cities and, in this context, it applies the steps of Agenda 21 and an Environmental Approach to Urban Planning. The Club Nautique Le Havrais (CNH) is the centre of mixed swimming, synchronized swimming, and men's water polo. The neighbourhoods on the "coast" (the Dead Cliff) are residential – more prosperous in the western part (Les Ormeaux, Rue Felix Faure) and more modest to the east (St. Cecilia, Aplemont). Le Havre is the seat of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Le Havre. An "expectation" outside the walls was held on the site of the fort during 2012 and early 2013. According to the records of the meteorological station of the Cap de la Heve (from 1961 to 1990), the temperature drops below 0 °C (32 °F) on 24.9 days per year and it rises above 25 °C (77 °F) on 11.3 days per year. Le Havre is the most populous commune of Upper Normandy, although the total population of the greater Le Havre conurbation is smaller than that of Rouen. 20 Green Bus). The North bank is the Right Bank, la Rive Droite in French. It was in Le Havre radio stations that the journalist and television host Laurent Ruquier, who was born in Le Havre in 1963, began his career. Two services to Portsmouth are provided daily[33] from the Terminal de la Citadelle. The University Institutes of Technology of Le Havre occupies two main sites: one in the upper town in the Caucriauville-Rouelles district which was opened in 1967 and another in the Eure district since 2011. [48] In 2009 the foreign population was estimated at 8,525 persons or 4.8% of the population. The city is one hour from Rouen and one and a half-hour from Île-de-France. [12] The soil consists of several metres of alluvium or silt deposited by the Seine. A free weekly of information, Le Havre Infos (PubliHebdo group[108]) has been published since 2010 every Wednesday and is available in many places in the city.[109][110]. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Le Havre to Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine twice daily. The Port 2000 project increased the container capacity to compete with ports of northern Europe, transformed the southern districts of the city, and ocean liners returned. The city also has a Labour Court and District Court. He also holds the presidency of the CODAH and has held a seat in the National Assembly for the 7th district of Seine-Maritime since 2012. Enjoy a different perspective of this monumental city from the water while having lunch. In judo the French team has two members from Le Havre: Dimitri Dragin and Baptiste Leroy. The Seine (/ s eɪ n / SAYN; French: La Seine, pronounced: la sɛːn) is a 777-kilometre (483 mi) long river and an important commercial waterway within the Paris Basin in the north of France.It rises at Source-Seine, 30 kilometres (19 mi) northwest of Dijon in northeastern France in the Langres plateau, flowing through Paris and into the English Channel at Le Havre … Paris Non-Guided Tour provided by Normandy Private Tours by Navette Plus. Jerome Le Banner is a professional kick-boxer at world level who participates in the K-1 championship. After Reims, it is also the second largest subprefecture in France. The legacy of the Norman language is present in the language used by the people of Le Havre, part of which is identified as speaking cauchois. The five museums are: The most important of the five, Museum Malraux was built in 1955 by the Atelier LWD and was opened in 1961 by André Malraux. through local travel agencies that charter aircraft. In addition there is a large number of specialized higher education institutions covering a wide range of different areas. During the 1990s and 2000s, these neighborhoods have seen major redevelopments, particularly in the context of an OPAH: improvement of habitat by rehabilitation or reconstruction, creation of public facilities, and revitalization of business.[42]. Associations like LHnouslanuit and Only-Hit have tried to develop alternative and cultural local radio by featuring local community associations (Papa's Production, Ben Salad Prod, Asso6Sons, Agend'Havre, Pied Nu, I Love LH).[112]. From the 21st century, a census of communes with fewer than 10,000 inhabitants is held every five years, unlike larger towns that have a sample survey every year. La Seine à Vélo follows the Seine River from Paris “to the sea,” making it a cycling route worth traveling for. [28] In 2011 the average annual emissions of sulfur dioxide by industry was between three micrograms per cubic metre in the centre of Le Havre to twelve micrograms per cubic metre in the district of Caucriauville. Among the achievements by renowned architects are the Chamber of Commerce and Industry (René and Phine Weeke Dottelond), Les Bains Des Docks (Jean Nouvel). °. [117] The rest of the traffic is distributed mainly to Europe and America. After the 1944 bombings the firm of Auguste Perret began to rebuild the city in concrete. Its port is the second largest in France, after that of Marseille, for total traffic, and the largest French container port. M.[31], Le Havre has kept extensive green areas (750 hectares or 41 Sq. It is the largest employer in the CODAH. The lower Seine connects with the Canal du Havre à Tancarville, which offers sheltered access to the port of Le Havre from the northern shore of the estuary at PK 338. The team is nicknamed the "Dock's du Havre". As the station is the gateway to the city with the main avenues intersecting here. In January 2020 the city had 26 hotels with a total of 1,428 rooms.[66]. The second important sector for the industrial zone is petrochemicals. Its training centre is well-reputed for having trained a number of international French players, including Vikash Dhorasoo, Julien Faubert, Jean-Alain Boumsong, Lassana Diarra, and Steve Mandanda. There are two main cultural axes in Le Havre: the central city and the Eure district. During the first half of the 20th century, the 129th regiment of infantry of the line was stationed at Le Havre and left an important mark on the city so a street was named after them. Imagine pulling out along the banks of the river, to Giverny and Claude Monet’s home and gardens, then on to Rouen, a medieval city and capital of the Normandy region that’s still rich with examples of Gothic architecture. Canadian poet Octave Crémazie (1827–1879) died at Le Havre and was buried in Saint Marie Cemetery. There are several monastic establishments (Carmel of the Transfiguration, Franciscan Monastery, Little Sisters of the Poor, etc.). Tickets cost 27€ - 60€ and the journey takes 2h 22m. Maritime. Historically, Le Havre has always been the harbour for Paris, with goods transferring there between ocean-going vessels and barges which go to Paris via the Seine. In the 19th century, Le Havre was the setting for several French novels: Honoré de Balzac described the failure of a Le Havre merchant family in Modeste Mignon. During these same years, the Festival of the Future, the local version of the Fête de l'Humanité (Festival of Humanity), attracted a large audience. The city received the label "City of Art and History" in 2001, then in 2005 UNESCO inscribed the city of Le Havre as a World Heritage Site. Impressions of the Seine & Paris 2022 Start Le Havre, End includes accommodation as well as an expert guide, meals, transport and more. [104] The Stade Océane (Ocean Stadium), inaugurated in July 2012, replaced the Stade Jules Deschaseaux. Le Havre is French for "the harbour". 1936–1950. These are large housing estates in Caucriauville, Bois de Bleville, Mont-Gaillard, and Mare-rouge where a disadvantaged population is concentrated. [citation needed]. Get the monthly weather forecast for Le Havre, Seine-Maritime, France, including daily high/low, historical averages, to help you plan ahead. A few other highlights along the ride: La Seine à Vélo finishes at an estuary, or fork in the road: You can continue on to Honfleur, a smaller (and incredibly picturesque) historic town on the estuary, or to Le Havre on the English Channel. For air transport, there is Le Havre Octeville Airport which is located 5 km (3 mi) north of Le Havre at the town of Octeville-sur-Mer and managed by CODAH. Le Havre appears in several literary works as a point of departure to America: in the 18th century, Father Prevost embarked Manon Lescaut and Des Grieux for French Louisiana. [3], In 2017, the commune had 170,147 inhabitants. With ViaMichelin you can view the most detailed maps of France, Normandie, Seine-Maritime, Le Havre. Various ecosystems are represented in the Beach Gardens and the Hauser Park (caves). In 1899, Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec (1864–1901) painted La serveuse anglaise du Star (The English waitress of Star) (Museum Toulouse-Lautrec, Albi) of a girl he met in a bar in the city. It is to Eugène Boudin (1824–1898) who created many representations of Le Havre in the 19th century. Keep Shopping View Cart. Since 2006, weekends of freestyle board sports have been popular (skateboarding, rollerblading, funboard, kiteboarding, skydiving etc.). The upper town is composed of three parts: the "coast", the suburban districts of the plateau, and large peripheral housing estates. It was inspired by the games Caylus and Agricola and was developed in December 2007. Since 1 June 2006 a Biennale of contemporary Art has been organized by the group Partouche. Sailing events are often held and the Transat Jacques Vabre transatlantic race has been held every two years since 1993 linking Le Havre to Latin America. The Paris-to-Rouen route would normally take just about 90 minutes to drive, but along the bike paths and small roads, it’s a multiday journey past riverside gardens and villages that allows for quieter moments. This development extends the budget for the Grand Projet de Ville (GPV). Finally, the company AirPlus provides a shuttle service to the train stations and airports of Paris. It is also the capital of the Arrondissement of Le Havre which includes 20 Cantons and 176 communes. Days without wind are rare. Fanny Loviot departed from Le Havre in 1852, as an emigrant to San Francisco and points further west, and recounted her adventures in Les pirates chinois (A Lady's Captivity among Chinese Pirates in the Chinese Seas, 1858). The Paris–Le Havre railway (Ligne Paris–Le Havre) is an important 228-kilometre long railway line, that connects Paris to the northwestern port city Le Havre via Rouen.Among the first railway lines in France, the section from Paris to Rouen opened on 9 May 1843, followed by the section from Rouen to Le Havre that … Last Name of Guest. Le Havre. The headquarters of Delmas (transport and communications, 1,200 employees) and SPB (Provident Society Banking, insurance, 500 employees) have settled recently at the entrance to the city. [citation needed], The main library is located in the city centre, named after the writer Armand Salacrou. A boarding school of excellence, the Claude Bernard college, opened in 2011. [122] Finally, there is a small fishing port in the Saint-François district and a Hawker centre. There was also Victor Mustel (1815–1890) who was famous for having perfected the harmonium. ADDED TO CART. It was built on former marshland and mudflats that were drained in the 16th century. This School had over 2,800 students on its five campuses (Le Havre, Caen, Deauville, Oxford and Paris ) in 2015. The second major sports team is Saint Thomas Basketball who represent the city in LNB Pro A. Thirdly the HAC women's team who play in the first division with many international players in its ranks. The Rouen Cathedral is one of the (many) sights along La Seine à Vélo. The IUT has a total of 1,881 students divided into ten departments preparing for the DUT. [87] The university also trains 317 engineering students[87] including the Logistical Studies Higher Education Institute (ISEL). Its main structures are Flaubert Hospital (the oldest, located downtown), the Monod Hospital (in Montivilliers), the Pierre Janet Hospital (psychiatry), the house for adolescents, day hospitals, and seniors' residences. It will be one way into Paris as we will be flying out of Paris 4 days later. The plateau is covered with a layer of flinty clay and a fertile silt. [69] Most had North African (5060) or African (3114) origins. Higher Education is represented by the University of Le Havre which employs 399 permanent professors and 850 lecturers[131] as well as by engineering companies like Auxitec and SERO. Bulletin de la Société Géologique de Normandie et des Amis du Muséum du Havre. which were spared the bombings of World War II. [48] In their extension North-west between Bleville and Octeville airport a new area is being developed: "Les Hauts de Bleville". Other cultural institutions of the city centre are being transformed: the cinema of art and a trial of Le Sirius facing the University will reopen in 2013. Developed in partnership with France Vélo Tourisme, La Seine à Vélo has a handy trip-planning tool on the official site that allows you to plug in your origin and destination. The entire route meanders more than a direct ride from Paris to Le Havre, but with all these Seine Valley sights along the way, who wants to take the quicker path anyway? Stronger connections for a competitive future port focus le havre Haropa ports, which runs the Seine Axis ports of Le Havre, Rouen and Paris, is meeting storage capacity constraints with investment, redevelopment and the application of smart technology As with the other vehicle handling ports in Europe during 2019, … Although well developed and diversified, the local economy relies heavily on industrial sites, international groups, and subcontracted SMEs. The Magic Mirrors offers many concerts managed by the city and leased to private organizers. [119] As a deepwater port, it is accessible to all types of ships whatever their size around the clock. As well as the standard mapping, you will find the main points of interest for the city (along with their MICHELIN Green Guide distinction, if your destination is covered), local MICHELIN Guide listed restaurants and real-time traffic and weather information. Its inhabitants are known as Havrais or Havraises.[7]. [66][72] Going from 16.7% to 21.7% of the labour force, the rate of unemployment has increased between 2007 and 2017, and it remains higher than in the rest of the country (13.9%). The current policy of the municipality is to build new housing to attract new residents with the goal of exceeding 200,000 inhabitants, a level that was reached in the 1960s. Le Havre belongs to the Paris Basin which was formed in the Mesozoic period. [66][72] The proportion Le Havre people in short-term employment (CDD and interim work) is higher than the national average. Bus from Le Havre to Paris 16 replies; Le Havre to Paris - Train or bus? Another notable architectural work of the central city is that of the House of Culture built in 1982 by the Brazilian architect Oscar Niemeyer and nicknamed "the Volcano" because of the shape of the building. Monseigneur Michel Saudreau, its first bishop, was ordained on 22 September 1974. The playwright Jacques-François Ancelot (1794–1854) was also a native of Le Havre. [17], Due to its location on the coast of the Channel, the climate of Le Havre is temperate oceanic. Finally, there are numerous exhibitions in the city such as the SPOT, a centre for contemporary art,[147] art galleries, and Le Portique – a contemporary art space opened in 2008; the municipal library of Le Havre regularly organizes exhibitions. Paris City Drive & Seine River Cruise. Finally the navigator Paul Vatine, who was lost at sea in 1999, won the Transat Jacques Vabre several times.
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