Le-Havre is a city in Normandy, northern France, on the English Channel, at the mouth of the Seine.The Seine River separates Le Havre from Honfleur.

FACTS AND FIGURES

• Population: 195,000
• Le Havre, which means 'The Haven', was founded as new port city in 16th century
• France's second busiest port, located on English Channel at mouth of Seine River
• Le Havre was heavily bombed during the Second World War. Many historic buildings were lost as a result

SIGHTS AND ATTRACTIONS

• Musee des Beaux Arts Andre Malraux
• Cathedral : the first stone of the building was laid in 1536. It is the seat of the Bishop of Le Havre.
• Church of St. Joseph, one of the most recognized symbols of the city
• Church of St. Marie