WHAT TO SEE
• The UNESCO listed city centre rebuilt by Auguste Perret
• The MuMa overlooking the sea and housing Impressionist collections
• The Hanging Gardens in a 19th Century fort with views of the Seine estuary
• Saint-Joseph Church in the heart of the city, a masterpiece of Perret architecture
• Le Volcan arts centre, theatre and library designed by Oscar Niemeyer
WHAT TO DO
• Stroll along the beach promenade, featuring restaurants, water garden and playgrounds
• Visit Perret's historic show flat from the 1950's
• A motorboat tour around the harbour, one of the most important in Europe
• Les Halles market place on Sunday morning
• Take the open-top bus Bee Le Havre for amazing city sightseeing
WHAT TO TASTE
• Norman cheeses from "Chez Marie-Pierre" in the central market
• Calvados and Cider at "L'escapade" family producers
• Traditionally made chocolates from AUZOU
• Pastries from Mazonni's by the beach
• Seafood from the fish market in the Saint Francis quarter
WHAT TO BRING BACK
• Locally roasted coffees at Les Halles market place
• Normandy's famous Benedictine liqueur
• Paillette blonde beer, born in le Havre in 1596
• Auzou chocolates and macaroons
• A “LH” t-shirt or hoodie
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