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Travel Blogs from Le Havre
Doing it the french way
We planned to stay in a campsite in Fecamp. We got there in time, to find that it was closed 'exceptionel' for one day!!!!!!
So we thought we would have a drive around and see if we could find anywhere to stop. Several motorhomes seemed to be making their way to the port, and as we had been to Fecamp 15 years ago it looked like a good idea to see what was there. From the north side of the harbour, it ...
Never too old to watch Tinkerbell!
What a full day today! Was up at 6 30, and running by 7. It's a great time of day, sooo cold and the light was just beginning to shine through. There is a stillness as you pound the pavement, whatching your breath routinely appear before you. It's so silent (as most normal people are in bed!!). Did a spot of yoga when I got back, before I had a shower ...
Laying siege to Honfleur
The weather is cold and grey again about 11c and rain threatens but we wrap up and set off.
Today we have our tour with Cristophe. Having been told he spoke little English it is a very pleasant surprise to find that he speaks very good English, and is chatty and enthusiastic so we are set for a good day!
We head off towards Honfleur over the Bridge of Normandy which is the first bridge on the Seine from the sea. It is ...
Monet, Monet, Monet!!!!
... so skip the long queue at the ticket desk and head straight for the water gardens. Amazingly there are water lilies in bloom, and quite a lot of flowers in bloom. The lily ponds are beautiful, very tranquil and not too packed with people. There are many Japanese people as Monet had a connection with Japan, hence the Japanese style bridges.
Next we visit the house and gardens, the house has a typical Normandy construction. One room wide but very long, ...
Le Havre, France
... and lack of tables for the buffet dining room.
The entertainment. With a few notable exceptions - The Lions Den, the Hypnotist, the Beatles Celebration.
Lack of seating in theatres, had to get there at least 30 mins early to get a seat.
Those persistent hawkers.
The battle to get a washing machine.
Missing out on the trip to the Dead Sea.
Sue getting sick several times.
Learnings
Must go back to place - Mykonos, ...
Location
Other places to stay in Le Havre
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Novotel Le Havre Bassin Vauban
Sainte Marie - Saint Leon, Le Havre | 4 star hotelfrom $90 -
Mercure Le Havre Bassin du Commerce
Centre Ville, Le Havre | 2 star hotelfrom $92 -
Kyriad le Havre Centre
Côté Ouest Ormeaux, Le Havre | 3 star hotelfrom $79 -
Les Gens de Mer
Centre Ville, Le Havre | 2 star hotelfrom $80 -
Le Richelieu
Centre Ville, Le Havre | 2 star hotelfrom $71 -
Ibis Le Havre Centre
Tourneville, Le Havre | 2 star hotelfrom $68 -
Residence La Fregate
Sainte Marie - Saint Leon, Le Havre | Hotelfrom $63 -
Hotel Celtic
Centre Ville, Le Havre | Hotel -
BEST WESTERN ARThotel
Centre Ville, Le Havre | 1 star hotelfrom $101 -
Citotel Le Marly
Centre Ville, Le Havre | 3 star hotelfrom $92 -
Inter-Hotel Terminus
Sanvic, Le Havre | 2 star hotelfrom $83 -
Etap Hotel Le Havre Centre
Arcole Brindeau, Le Havre | Hotelfrom $60 -
Hotel le Petit Vatel
Centre Ville, Le Havre | 2 star hotelfrom $76 -
Hotel Parisien
Anatole France Danton, Le Havre | Hotelfrom $67 -
Hotel Pasino
Centre Ville, Le Havre | 4 star hotelfrom $136 -
Hotel Vent d'Ouest
Centre Ville, Le Havre | 3 star hotelfrom $123 -
Hotel le Normandia
Anatole France Danton, Le Havre | Hotel -
Hotel Carmin
Centre Ville, Le Havre | 2 star hotelfrom $90 -
Hotel d'Angleterre
Centre Ville, Le Havre | 3 star hotelfrom $71 -
Hotel Voltaire
Centre Ville, Le Havre | Hotelfrom $71 -
Le Monaco
Centre Ville, Le Havre | Hotel -
Villages Hotel Le Havre Harfleur
Zac Des Courtines, Le Havre | 1 star hotel -
Hotel Britania
Centre Ville, Le Havre | Hotel -
Residence Hoteliere du Havre
Sainte Marie - Saint Leon, Le Havre | Hotelfrom $45
