In July 2005, UNESCO added the city centre, rebuilt by Auguste Perret, to its World Heritage List. Perret was a major 20th century architect and a "poet in concrete" who was both traditionalist and innovative in his approach. He successfully rose to the challenge before him, seeking inspiration in architectural tradition and drawing on his own strong desire for modernisation to reinvent a unique, open city centre that is harmonious and resolutely innovative across an area of 133 hectares.
Le Havre city centre is the first 20th century urban settlement in Europe to be added to the World Heritage List.
"Human achievements are the products of their historical context…"
Auguste Perret
Sheet “sightseeing tour on foot” available for free at the Tourist Office
“Invitation to discovery” manual,
for sale (3€)
Collection of 9 itineraries
Le Havre - Sainte-Adresse, for sale (3€) :
The impressionist itinerary
Perret city centre, World Heritage Site
Sainte-Adresse: "Le Nice Havrais"
From the 19th to the 21st century: 2 centuries of architectural discovery
Itinerary on foot to visit Le Havre World Heritage Site
1 - City Hall 2 - St Roch gardens 3 - Avenue Foch 4 - St Joseph Church 5 - Rue Emile Renouf 6 - Boulevard Clemenceau 7 - Malraux Museum 8 - Rue de Paris 9 - Le Volcan 10 - Auguste Perret Square 11 Rue Victor Hugo
By motor boat:
Discover the port and the Perret architecture from the sea (all year round except July and August)
Duration: 1.30 hour for groups (booking required)
For individuals: dates and leaving times Information :Tel : + 33 (0) 2 35 28 99 53 - + 33 (0) 6 16 80 24 10 - E-mail :tlm76@wanadoo.fr
Or at the Tourist Office of Le Havre - Tel : + 33 (0) 2 32 74 04 04
Sheet “sightseeing tour on foot”
The impressionist itinerary
