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What to do in Le Havre? Selection of the best activities and leisure

Le Havre is famous for its famous port. Second in France, it provides strong maritime activity. With the Seine flowing into the English Channel and its long beach of pebbles and sand, the city offers plenty of water sports.

The flagship city of Seine-Maritime, rebuilt after the Second World War thanks to Auguste Perret, is a landmark for contemporary art lovers. Pain de Sucre, Saint-Joseph church, 17-hectare hanging gardens to admire the bay of the Seine... Multiple leisure activities in the air, on land and at sea await you in Le Havre!

Have a first flight

With the English Channel bordering Le Havre on the Côte d'Albâtre, gaining altitude allows you to enjoy a magnificent panorama. By helicopter, hot air balloon or ULM, you are going for a first flight to discover the Normandy region !

From the sky of Seine-Maritime, in the cockpit of the aircraft, in the nacelle or the cockpit of the two-seater ULM, all you have to do is enjoy the spectacle that is playing out in the air:the country from Caux, Honfleur, the Loops of the Seine , the Pont de Normandie, and why not the cliffs of Etretat...

Depending on your flight plan, you admire some remarkable sites even more beautiful seen from the clouds. In a motorized aircraft or the calm of a balloon , this is the opportunity to take off for a memorable aerial ride!

Sailing at sea

Canoe and paddle

For a short nautical trip, you can try out some trendy activities such as canoeing or paddleboarding. In the Channel, you go out to sea and you paddle , a refreshing and friendly getaway if you do it as a couple!

On the paddle board or in the canoe, you will take the opportunity to discover the coast from a new angle . Some of the city's monuments will appear different to you.

You can rent for a few hours , depending on your level and the program you want to do. Don't forget that the wind can help you as well as delay you according to its direction!

We advise you to push on to Sainte-Adresse to see "Le Bout du Monde".

Sailboat trip

In a major port city, it is absolutely necessary to allow yourself an aquatic activity:a sea trip! From Le Havre, we offer you a sailboat trip. Together, you enjoy a day on the water .

With a skipper to stay the course, you discover sailing and let yourself be carried away. The boat can dock at Honfleur or Deauville for example, or simply sail off the Côte d'Albâtre.

If you are a great amateur with sea legs, you can also treat yourself to a night on the sailboat , in a double cabin. It's a great maritime escape reserved for insiders, we'll say (avoid if you get seasick)!

Parachute

We change universe, but we enjoy it just as much. The panorama is different, and the emotions increased tenfold. For those who have a taste for adrenaline and thrilling activities, try tandem skydiving!

With a well-equipped instructor, you're strapped in for a few intense seconds of free fall . Before that, you get on the plane, and also enjoy the landscapes from the cabin...

Once dropped into the Norman sky, you go at 200 km/h before the opening of the parachute which slows down your descent, and allows you to admire the landscapes of the Le Havre region from a unique angle.

Drive a luxury GT on the road

If you are more down to earth and passionate about beautiful sports cars, you will not miss a driving course on the road! Driving a luxury GT and with an instructor as co-pilot, you will travel along the coast, Le Havre and the meadows.

Maserati, Porsche, Ferrari … Choose the brand that you like the most, it will not fail to amaze you! Top-of-the-range equipment, firepower and aerodynamic design, you will amaze more than one on the roads of Seine-Maritime.

You comply with the Highway Code, but the main objective here is not speed, it is the emotions felt in the passenger compartment of the racing car. Engine noise, seat comfort , high technology on board… A delight to drive!

Le Havre, a dynamic maritime city in Normandy

Le Havre is a modern city turned towards the sea and art since its reconstruction at the end of the 1940s. With many nautical activities , you can take off, or decide to fly away, it's up to you!

In the city, you can also stroll to admire the monuments and discover panoramic viewpoints grandiose. If you want something trendy, why not try the escape game adventure?

On weekends or for a short stay, you can sleep in hotels with spa for well-being , or prefer land a little further. A romantic getaway made in Normandy!