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Le Havre Ferry Port Overview
The Le Havre Ferry Port, is the first port at
the entrance of the English Channel, and is the
largest city in the heart of Normandy, with
196,000 inhabitants. The Havre de Grace was
founded in 1517 by King Francois (1st), because
of the silting up of the Honfleur and Harfleur
ports situated in the bay of the river Seine.
The port town of Le Havre expanded and developed
rapidly, thanks to its 17th Century military
port, and the commercial success with the West
Indies in the 18th Century, including the
emigration from America in the 19th century.
The industrialization of the 1920's helped Le
Havre to become the most important city in
Normandy, thanks to its coffee and cotton
exchange, which became known all over the world.
Along with this, the port of Le Havre has had a
long standing tradition with luxury cruise
ships, which have been welcoming guests and
ships for two centuries.
During the Second World War (1944), an air raid
destroyed most of the city centre and the port
was left completely inoperable. Today the city
and port has been completely rebuilt into a
bustling and lively town. Downtown now consist
of one of the largest post-war homogenous
reconstruction sites, covering a total of 150
hectares.
The port of Le Havre is now France's largest
commercial port for external trade, cargo,
containers and the second largest French oil
port. Le Havre is a seaward-looking city, a
river cruise port, and ocean cruise ship
destination, a yachting and seaside resort where
all the latest water sports and beach activities
can be practiced.
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LE HAVRE FERRY PORT TERMINAL MAP
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Le Havre Ferry Port
Le Havre is situated at the mouth of the
River Seine with Paris only 200km away,
making Le Havre the closest port to Paris.
Le Havre itself is a nice place to visit
with its sightseeing and shopping. Much of
the shopping is in the shape of street
markets and shopping centres. The Quartier
Grand Centre is the main shopping centre,
with a covered market and pedestrian
streets. The Quartier St Francois is near
the port and has a daily fish market as well
as charming bars and restaurants. Le Havre
now also boasts Frances largest skate park,
which is ideal for families and kids.
Le Havre Ferry Port Services
The main Le Havre passenger terminal is
reserved for LD Lines, and is called the
"Citadelle", which offers a full range of
services and facilities, including
boutiques, lounges, toilets, check-in desks
as well as long-term parking facilities.
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Le Havre Ferry Port
Directions
By Car
From Paris, take the motorway A13
(90km); then take the exit towards
E46/E402 (Le Havre/Caen) and merge onto
the A13(32km), take the exit onto the
A131 towards Le Havre/Fecamp (15Km).
Make a slight right turn at E05 (follow
signs for Le Havre), and turn right at
N15 and start following the signs for
the Le Havre ferry port.
Le Havre is only 95Km from Caen. Take
the A13 motorway and then the A29,
following the signs for Le Havre and Le
Havre Ferry Port.
From Dieppe, take the Avenue de
Breaute/N27 for 50 Km, then take the
exit onto the A29 towards Le Havre/Caen
and continue for 65 Km, then take the
A131/E05 toward Le Havre, continue on
the N282 and finally take the N15, which
will guide you to the city centre where
you will find signs for the port.
By Foot
The port is only a 20 minute walk to the
city centre, simply follow the Pointe de
Floride (walking path drawn on the
pier).
By Shuttle Bus
There is a shuttle bus service that
operates between the port and Le Havre
city centre. The shuttle drop off/pick
up points are located in the heart of Le
Havre in front of St Michel Church, by
the Coty shopping mall. Please ask
onboard for further details.
By Taxi
Le Havre Ferry Port is only 5 minutes
drive to town, 8 minute drive to the
beach and the bus stop, or to the
Railway Station. There is a taxi service
available at the port, which costs
approximately 8 Euros, to the centre of
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