Le Havre

Among Normandy’s cities, Le Havre stands out for its post-war modernist centre, rebuilt under architect Auguste Perret after the destruction of 1944. Set on the English Channel beside the Seine estuary, it is home to one of France’s leading commercial ports and has long faced outward toward maritime trade. Perret’s ordered concrete architecture, including the landmark Saint-Joseph Church with its tall lantern tower, earned the city centre UNESCO World Heritage status in 2005. The MuMa André Malraux museum adds an important Impressionist collection to the waterfront cultural scene. Browse additional webcams from the Normandy coast to extend your view of the Seine estuary.

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