Travel Guide to Le Havre, France

Scenic spot introduction:

Le Havre is the second largest city in the Normandy region of northern France after Rouen. It is located at the mouth of the Seine River, bordering the English Channel. It is the first port of call for ocean-going ships crossing the Atlantic route on the French coastline to Europe, and the last port of call before leaving Europe. It is the second largest export port in France after Marseille.

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Le Havre was founded in 1517 and was then called Franciscopolis, named after Francis I. It was later renamed "Le Havre-de-Grâce", which means "Port of Grace". port or docks, the city's history is also related to port In the 18th century, the port of Le Havre not only engaged in trade with France and Europe, but also increased trade with the West Indies. The entire city also developed rapidly and became one of the industrial centers of France in the 19th century.
The city of Le Havre was severely damaged during the Battle of Normandy in World War II. 12,500 buildings were burned down, most of them port The facilities were completely destroyed and 80,000 people were left homeless. After the war, municipal construction expert Felix Bruneau drew up a reconstruction blueprint, and the famous architect Auguste Perret was appointed as the chief architect, and started the difficult reconstruction work with more than 100 other architects. Under the leadership of Auguste Perret, the rebuilt Le Havre buildings, while retaining the essence of traditional French architecture, replaced the dull reinforced concrete with a variety of materials, making the city look more colorful. Today, Le Havre has a green area of 700 hectares, with an average of 36 square meters of green space per person. The city's Montgeon Forest has 200 hectares of tree belts, 30 hectares of green space and a 450-square-meter greenhouse. It also has a variety of entertainment facilities such as playgrounds, boating on the lake, sports fields, camping sites, etc., which can be called a "green paradise" for entertainment and leisure.

Scenic spot qualifications:

World Heritage

Scenic spot features:

Sightseeing, Photography, City Tours, Modern Architecture