View Northern Europe & Fjords on the mapA modernist city that Auguste Perret rebuilt in concrete after World War II devastated it; its districts are registered as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It has none of the prettiness of an old city, but its geometric streetscape, wide sky and the texture of the Normandy sea are distinctive.

Le Havre (Paris)

Le Havre (Paris) · France · 49.48, 0.11

One of France's leading commercial ports at the mouth of the Seine and a port of call for Northern and Western European cruises. Paris is about 200 km away, making it a starting point for day trips.

Port highlights

A port city of about 170,000 people

Population

A west-coast oceanic climate, mild throughout the year. Summers are cool, and winters are not severely cold. Cloudy weather and light rain are common year-round, while winds strengthen from autumn through winter.

Climate

French (English is also understood at tourist facilities)

Language

Euro (EUR). Card payments are widely accepted.

Currency

May to September (warmer temperatures and long hours of daylight)

Best time to visit

Local food

Normandy mussels, cheeses such as Camembert, cider and Calvados, fish dishes made with fresh cream

Sights

City rebuilt by Auguste Perret (UNESCO World Heritage Site)Saint Joseph's Church towerAndre Malraux Museum of Modern ArtDay trip to Paris (about 2 to 3 hours by train or bus)Etretat cliffs and Honfleur's old harbor

Monthly average high / low temperatures

8°

3°Jan

9°

3°Feb

12°

4°Mar

14°

6°Apr

18°

9°May

21°

11°Jun

23°

13°Jul

23°

13°Aug

20°

11°Sep

16°

9°Oct

12°

6°Nov

9°

3°Dec

Unit: °C · Calculated from NOAA GHCN-Daily station observations · Period: 1991–2020 · Station: CAEN-CARPIQUET · about 42 km from port · elevation difference about 62 m · Approximate (distant station) · Last checked: Oct 3, 2026 · A guide for choosing your travel month.

Local prices for travelers

Much more expensive than Tokyo

Compared with Tokyo, Japan (median of items)209 (Tokyo = 100)

Compared with Tokyo, everything is much more expensive.

€1.63

Water 500 ml

€4.90

Coffee

€14.95

Inexpensive meal

€7.50

Local beer

€5.60

Big Mac

Prices in Le Havre. · Amounts in the recorded local currency. No currency conversion applied. · Last checked: Oct 2026 (partly estimated) · Sources: Shop and menu prices · The Economist, Big Mac Index (CC BY 4.0)

Getting there from Japan

CDG

Nearest airport

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Airport to port (approx.)

A — Direct flight

Ease of access

About 185 km from airport to port (straight-line distance)ApproximateCalculated from OurAirports coordinates (Oct 4, 2026)

Access from Japan: A = direct flight / B = one connection / C = two or more connections (indicative)

Itineraries calling here

OtherMay–Sep 2027

Sources

Source unverified

Checked Jul 22, 2026

Le Havre (Paris)

Port highlights

Getting there from Japan

Itineraries calling here

12-Night Cruise from Southampton

10-Night Northern Europe & Fjords Cruise from Hamburg to Savona

10-Night Northern Europe & Fjords Cruise from Southampton

Sources