Prepare to be charmed.

Le Havre: two hours away from Paris, this destination is at the heart of

Normandy and of the “Baie de Seine”, is an ambitious city opened up on to

the world and the sea and a pleasant place to live.

Main features of the city
Le Havre, listed as World Heritage site, fascinates people by its oceanic

beauty. It combines all the attractions of a modern city, with the dynamism of a large European port, commercial port and port of call for cruise ships.

Le Havre, “City of Art and History”, is the birthplace of impressionism. The

Malraux Museum, opened up on to the sea, shelters the 1st collection of impressionist paintings of France outside Paris. Some other outstanding, new or recently renovated museums are the proof that the city is full of cultural treasures.

Seaside and watersports resort, it has a privileged relationship with the sea. The fitted-out beach and the marina are situated right next to the city centre.

Le Havre is a city on the move! Every two years the Jacques Vabre transatlantic race leaves from the harbour. A contemporary art biennial event, a summer festival on the beach and many other events are organized all year round.

Economic field
The first French port for containers and the 5th North-European port for tonnage; the Port of Le Havre covers an area of about 10 000 hectares and generates 16 000 direct jobs. Its industrial port area welcomes first class industries in the fields of petrochemistry, motor industry, aeronautics…

Universities & research
The University of Le Havre welcomes about 7 000 students in Law, Economics, Management, Trade, Social science, Literature, Languages, Logistics, Science and technology. Academic research hinges on these particular fields: Social science, Chemistry, Biology, Environment, Mathematics, Computing, Engineering.

References
Congress of the Directors of Territorial Authorities, Former Presidents of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Rugby Referees, Taxi drivers, "S.MA.CL", French-British colloquium on Sea Energies, "China Europa", "Omnivore", International Day of Sports "GEFCO", French Association of Outpatient Paediatrics Care, Sustainable Tourism, 4th Logistics European Forum, West Orthopaedic Society

Activities
Golf, tennis, horse riding, casino, bowling, karting, hot-air balloon trips…

Le Havre, seaside and watersports resort – Blue Flag 2007. Water sports and activities (cruise, regattas, sea fishing, outings on the “Fillao” sailing boat with a professional skipper in high season…). Gliding sports (kite surfing, skate park: the largest free open-air skate park in France. Marina in permanent deep water, right next to the city centre, accessible 24 hours a day and with over 1150 berth

Give a boost to your congress!
Le Havre, outstanding places to gather ! All the services for your congress and the accommodation are all situated in the city centre, close to the train station, the highway, the ports, in the renovated district of the "triangle des gares".

The resort allows the practice of several new leisure activities : guided tour of the port aboard a 63 sheltered seats motorboat, discovery flight of the “Caux” country aboard a hot-air balloon, flying over the cliffs by plane or helicopter etc.

Access
Air: Le Havre-Octeville Airport, Deauville airport
Road: A13, A29
Rail: Paris (Saint-Lazare station)
Sea: Portsmouth-Le Havre ferry line and Newhaven - Le Havre (from may to september). Sea and river port of call