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Le Havre (Paris), France

Overview

Overview

On the Normandy coast, Le Havre is your gateway for touring the D-Day beaches or for traveling inland to the City of Light - Paris. Sample shore excursions: Paris Highlights; D-Day Landing Beaches; Historic Rouen.


Europe Cruise - Paris, France

Shore Excursions

Shore Excursions


 


A Taste of Normandy: Cheese & Cider



Duration: Approximately 5 Hours
Price : $$

   

This journey into the heart of the Auge region leads to the town of Lisieux, offering timber-framed houses and a 12th-century cathedral. You will pass by Saint Peter’s Cathedral where Saint Theresa had the revelation and visit the chapel of Carmel where Saint Theresa is interred. High atop a hill stands the Basilica of Lisieux--one of the most popular pilgrimage places in Normandy. Dedica... more info




D-Day Landing Beaches



Duration: Approximately 10 Hours
Price : $$$$

   

Of the 3.1 million Allied troops ultimately sent into action during the Battle of Normandy, more than half were Americans. Today’s tour honors the Allied troops, beginning with a motor coach drive from Le Havre to Caen and then to the “English” beaches at Arromanches. Here, the Landing Museum tells you the story of the D-Day assault and the incredible courage of this remarkabl... more info




Historic Rouen



Duration: Approximately 5 Hours`
Price : $$

 

Flamboyant architecture and a tumultuous history beckon the visitor to Rouen, the capital of Upper Normandy. This age-old city is a historic enclave located approximately 11/2 hours from the port. The central part of Rouen is a living tribute to the will of the people and the power of restoration, having been faithfully rebuilt and lovingly maintained after several World War II bombings. Reserv... more info




Land of Impressionism: A Day with Claude Monet



Duration: Approximately 10½ Hours
Price : $$$$

   

The inspiration for Claude Monet’s impressionist genius began here in Normandy, in the tiny village of Giverny. Travel about 2 1/2 hours by motor coach through rural France to the famous garden and farmhouse that are so memorably captured in the works of the master. Discover for yourself the lily ponds, the footbridge, the winding paths and the immaculately-tended, landscaped garden’... more info




Landmarks of Paris & Views from the Seine



Duration: Approximately 10½ Hours
Price : $$$$

   

It is a three-hour motor coach ride from Le Havre to the timeless city of Paris via the autoroute Normandie. Upon arrival in Paris, you will stop at the Eiffel Tower and Trocadero area for a photo opportunity, and then view the outside of the Notre Dame Basilica. Transferring to the Trocadero Dock, you will board a bateau mouche-style riverboat and cruise through Paris along t... more info




Le Havre Private Touring - Full Day (Car)



Duration: Approximately 8 hours - Price is per vehicle, not per person. See additional NOTES below.
Price : $$$$

 

Explore at your own pace with a private vehicle, driver and English-speaking guide at your service. This exclusive tour is designed to allow you the chance to customize your time ashore and discover the most interesting sights in the comfort and privacy of your own vehicle. With your private vehicle, and the personalized attention of your driver and English-speaking guide, you will have the flexib... more info




Le Havre Private Touring - Full Day (Minivan to Paris)



Duration: Approximately 9 hours - Price is per vehicle, not per person. See additional NOTES below.
Price : $$$$

 

Explore at your own pace with a private vehicle, driver and English-speaking guide at your service. This exclusive tour is designed to allow you the chance to customize your time ashore and discover the most interesting sights in the comfort and privacy of your own vehicle. With your private vehicle, and the personalized attention of your driver and English-speaking guide, you will have the flexib... more info




Le Havre Private Touring - Full Day (Minivan)



Duration: Approximately 8 hours - Price is per vehicle, not per person. See additional NOTES below.
Price : $$$$

 

Explore at your own pace with a private vehicle, driver and English-speaking guide at your service. This exclusive tour is designed to allow you the chance to customize your time ashore and discover the most interesting sights in the comfort and privacy of your own vehicle. With your private vehicle, and the personalized attention of your driver and English-speaking guide, you will have the flexib... more info




Le Havre Private Touring - Half Day (Car)



Duration: Approximately 4 hours - Price is per vehicle, not per person. See additional NOTES below.
Price : $$$$

 

Explore at your own pace with a private vehicle, driver and English-speaking guide at your service. This exclusive tour is designed to allow you the chance to customize your time ashore and discover the most interesting sights in the comfort and privacy of your own vehicle. With your private vehicle, and the personalized attention of your driver and English-speaking guide, you will have the flexib... more info




Le Havre Private Touring - Half Day (Minivan)



Duration: Approximately 4 hours - Price is per vehicle, not per person. See additional NOTES below.
Price : $$$$

 

Explore at your own pace with a private vehicle, driver and English-speaking guide at your service. This exclusive tour is designed to allow you the chance to customize your time ashore and discover the most interesting sights in the comfort and privacy of your own vehicle. With your private vehicle, and the personalized attention of your driver and English-speaking guide, you will have the flexib... more info




Le Havris Private Touring - Full Day (Car to Paris)



Duration: Approximately 9 hours - Price is per vehicle, not per person. See additional NOTES below.
Price : $$$$

 

Explore at your own pace with a private vehicle, driver and English-speaking guide at your service. This exclusive tour is designed to allow you the chance to customize your time ashore and discover the most interesting sights in the comfort and privacy of your own vehicle. With your private vehicle, and the personalized attention of your driver and English-speaking guide, you will have the flexib... more info




Paris Highlights



Duration: Approimxately 10½ Hours
Price : $$$$

   

Depart from Le Havre with a drive to Paris by freeway. Upon arrival in Paris, see the main sights during an orientation tour by motor coach: Place de la Concorde designed by Ange-Jacques Gabriel in 1755 and completed over a period of 20 years; the Eiffel Tower--Paris’ most famous symbol opened in March 1889 for the World’s Fair; la Madeleine; the Louvre--one of the world’s gre... more info




Transfer to Honfleur



Duration: Approximately 4 Hours
Price : $$

 

This transfer is intended for those who would like to explore Honfleur on their own. Your motor coach departs Le Havre and makes the approximately 30- to 45-minute trip to Honfleur with an escort on board to answer your questions. You will be dropped off at a central location, and your escort will advise you of the pickup time for the return journey. You will have approximately two and a half h... more info




Transfer to Paris



Duration: Approximately 10 Hours
Price : $$$

 

This transfer is intended for those who would like to explore Paris on their own. Your motor coach departs Le Havre and makes the three-hour (each way) trip to Paris with an escort on board in the morning to answer your questions. You will be dropped off at a central location, and your escort will advise you of the pick-up time for the return journey. You will have approximately four hours to s... more info





Weather

Weather

Temperatures shown are Fahrenheit
Month Temp Avg Temp High Temp Low Rainfall
Jan 38.0 46.5 29.5 2.99
Feb 39.8 48.3 31.3 2.24
Mar 43.7 52.2 35.2 2.01
Apr 48.7 57.2 40.2 1.89
May 54.5 63.0 46.0 2.13
Jun 59.5 68.0 51.0 1.93
Jul 62.8 71.3 54.3 2.17
Aug 62.2 70.7 53.7 2.44
Sep 57.9 66.4 49.4 2.44
Oct 50.5 59.0 42.0 2.48
Nov 42.9 51.4 34.4 2.8
Dec 38.8 47.3 30.3 2.99

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