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Le Havre Cruise Port Guide

Le Havre, France — cruise port
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Country:
France
Region:
British Isles
Coordinates:
49.4942° N, 0.1081° E

About Le Havre

Le Havre is a major port city in the Seine-Maritime department in the Normandy region of northern France, situated on the right bank of the river Seine estuary on the English Channel. As the largest container port in France and the busiest port on the northern French coast, it serves as a significant cruise call for travellers exploring the region.

The port sits very close to the Prime Meridian and is the second largest city in Normandy, with a population making it the second largest subprefecture in France after Reims. Its name means 'the harbour' or 'the port', and its inhabitants are known as Havrais or Havraises.

Attractions near the port

Several attractions lie within easy reach of the terminal. Square Saint-Roch, a garden just 0.4 km away, has a 4.5 rating from 2,810 reviews. The Narrow House, another tourist attraction equally close, holds a 4.6 rating from 539 reviews. The Natural History Museum is 0.7 km away with a 4.3 rating from 739 reviews.

For beach lovers, La plage Le Havre is 1.6 km from the port and rates 4.6 from 598 reviews. Other nearby points of interest include Monuments aux morts, a war memorial 0.4 km away, and Jusqu'au Bout du Monde, a tourist attraction 1.3 km distant.

Nearby ports

From Le Havre, you can reach nearby ports including Amsterdam, Belfast, Cherbourg, Cork, Douglas and Dublin, making it an ideal base for exploring British Isles cruises.

Le Havre is a major port city in the Seine-Maritime department in the Normandy region of northern France. It is situated on the right bank of the estuary of the river Seine on the English Channel southwest of the Pays de Caux, very close to the Prime Meridian. Le Havre is the busiest port on the northern French Coast and largest container port in France. it is the second largest city in the Normandy region of France with total population of the greater Le Havre conurbation being smaller than that of Rouen. It is also the second largest subprefecture in France, after only Reims. The name Le Havre means 'the harbour' or 'the port'. Its inhabitants are known as Havrais (masculine) or Havraises (feminine).

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Things to do in Le Havre on a port day

Top-rated sights within reach of the cruise terminal. Ratings, hours and reviews from Google — check opening times before you go.

Map of Le Havre and nearby attractions

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