Friday 4 July, 2.00 pm to 4.30 pm:
Food & drink and maritime
expertise at Cloche des Dockers (Chaussée Pondichéry)
Immerse yourself in the world of maritime expertise in the heart of Le Havre harbour!
This guided tour takes you to explore the Pointe de l’Escaut, a little-known site where shipyards, community workshops and a dry dock area coexist.
Here, shipwrights, mechanics, volunteers and enthusiasts work to restore historic boats and maintain the leisure fleet. A vibrant, technical and deeply human place, where rare skills and often little-known trades are passed on.
The tour begins in front of the Dockers’ Bell, a powerful symbol of the port’s working-class history.
It continues at the
Conservatoire Maritime
, where you’ll discover sailing ships currently undergoing renovation, such as the Marie-Fernand
, and have a chat with those restoring them.
Then head to the nautical zone
to understand how boat repairs and maintenance are organised today in a modern port.
And as a bonus: a chance to explore the USST488
, a former US Navy tugboat, now retired in Le Havre!
An accessible, fascinating tour, ideal for getting a behind-the-scenes look at Le Havre’s maritime heritage.
Please arrive 15 minutes before the tour begins.
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Tuesday 8 July from 2.00 pm to 6.00 pm:
A summer in the park
Parc de la Mairie – Harfleur
This summer, Le Havre Port Center is heading to Parc de la Mairie in Harfleur to introduce young and old alike to the world of the port through two original, immersive and free events.
The Shipplanner Challenge
Step into the shoes of a port terminal planner
and try to solve the puzzle of organising a container ship! Using a wooden game board and numbered containers, participants will need to use logic, observation and strategy to load the ship efficiently.
Ages 8 and over – 30-minute sessions – 16 people at a time.
The Harbour Master’s Office in 360°
Take your place at the heart of the Port of Le Havre… from Harfleur! Wearing a headset, you’ll be immersed in the harbour master’s office
and discover the daily ballet of ships, the infrastructure and the complexity of a major logistics hub.
A spectacular immersive experience 54 metres above the ground.
Ages 8 and over – 3 participants at a time.
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Wednesday 9 July from 1.45 pm to 3.30 pm:
Port 2000 by sea
Charles Olsen Breakwater – opposite the Hilton Hotel
Set sail on a guided tour of Port 2000.
On board the Vedette Baie de Seine, you’ll experience the arrival just as the 1,800 container ships do when they pass through the breakwaters every year.
For an hour and a half, let us guide you right up close to the container terminals and the impressive infrastructure that forms the beating heart of international maritime trade.
A docker will be by your side, sharing his on-the-ground perspective, anecdotes and the little stories that bring the port to life.
Cranes, quays, port calls, manoeuvres: you’ll see it all from the water, just like the seafarers who enter the harbour every day.
An ideal tour for anyone curious about the world of the port, whether with family, friends or on your own!
Please ensure you arrive on time for boarding.
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Thursday 17 July from 2.00 pm to 4.30 pm:
Photogenic
port architecture Departing from the LH Port Centre – Citadelle Terminal
Fancy discovering a different side to Le Havre, amongst quays, brownfield sites, port architecture and ecological transition? This guided walk takes you into one of the city’s oldest port districts to explore an area undergoing transformation.
Accompanied by Jean-Denis Salesse (HAROPA PORT) and Thierry Lochard (AURH), you’ll explore the different facets of this area where city and port meet: the Citadelle basin, the Eure bascule bridge, ENSM, the campus and docks, the riverside garden, dry-docking facilities, the dockers’ housing estate…
All places where heritage, urban development and future projects intersect.
The tour ends at Hangar Zéro, a model ‘third place’ for reuse and local initiatives. There, you’ll be welcomed by Laurent Bréard and Olivier Danty-Lafrance, members of the Polymage Zéro association. These enthusiasts of analogue photography will invite you to take a fresh look at the city through the magic of black-and-white prints and the art of framing. An inspiring encounter that will help you see things differently… and perhaps return, camera in hand.
An intimate urban walk, exploring living heritage, changing land uses and a sensory exploration of the area.
Please arrive 15 minutes before the tour begins.
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Wednesday 6 August from 9.30 am to 12.30 pm:
6 km along the quays
Starting from the LH Port Centre
The city of Le Havre is characterised by its ubiquitous quays, which are an integral part of its urban landscape. Take the time during this fitness walk to discover their histories, their roles and their futures.
Gain an insight into how the city has been built around them, juxtaposing ship repair facilities with the student accommodation complex and offering refurbished shipping containers as housing. But also, how, across an inlet, the quays link the city, the port and its industries. After this three-hour walking tour, you’ll never look at the quays in the same way again!
Starting from the LH Port Centre at the Citadelle Terminal, you’ll travel back in time to the bow of the ‘France’, then walk past the SIEMENS GAMESA factory, firmly rooted in the present and the future. Along the Quai de la Saône, you’ll be introduced to the A Docks housing estate, the riverside gardens and the dockers’ bell. You’ll then walk through the student accommodation complex and, finally, circle the Citadelle basin.
Please arrive 15 minutes before the tour begins.
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Wednesday 13 August from 1.45 pm to 3.30 pm:
Port 2000 by sea
Charles Olsen Breakwater – opposite the Hilton Hotel
Embark on a guided tour of Port 2000.
Aboard the Vedette Baie de Seine, you’ll experience the arrival in the same way as the 1,800 container ships that pass through the breakwaters every year.
For 1 hour 30 minutes, let your guide take you right up close to the container terminals and the impressive infrastructure that forms the beating heart of international maritime trade.
A docker will be by your side, sharing his on-the-ground perspective, anecdotes and the little stories that bring the port to life.
Cranes, quays, port calls, manoeuvres: you’ll see it all from the water, just like the seafarers who sail in every day.
An ideal tour for anyone curious about the world of ports, whether with family, friends or on your own!
Please ensure you arrive on time for boarding.
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Thursday 14 August from 2.00 pm to 6.00 pm:
A Summer in the Park
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Parc de l’Hôtel de Ville – Harfleur
This summer, Le Havre Port Center is heading to the Town Hall Park in Harfleur to introduce young and old alike to the world of the port through two original, immersive and free activities.
The Shipplanner Challenge
Step into the shoes of a port terminal planner
and try your hand at solving the puzzle of organising a container ship! Using a wooden game board and numbered containers, participants will need to use logic, observation and strategy to load the ship efficiently.
Ages 8 and over – 30-minute sessions – 16 people at a time.
The Harbour Master’s Office in 360°
Take your place at the heart of the Port of Le Havre… from Harfleur! Wearing a headset, you’ll be immersed in the harbour master’s office
and discover the daily ballet of ships, the infrastructure and the complexity of a major logistics hub.
A spectacular immersive experience 54 metres above the ground.
Ages 8 and over – 3 participants at a time.
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Wednesday 20 August from 10.30 am to 12.30 pm:
Little creatures and large basins
Starting from the LH Port Centre – Citadelle Terminal
The tour begins at the Bassin de la Citadelle, where guides from the LH Port Center will immerse you in the fascinating history of the port and show you magnificent photographs of birds captured in their natural habitat. Look up, keep your eyes peeled… even from a distance, wildlife is very much present!
But the real inhabitants of the basins are sometimes tiny… This is where the guides from the Natural History Museum step in, accompanying you along the route to help you discover the tiny creatures teeming beneath the surface. At the Bassin de la Barre, you’ll even witness live sampling sessions: a unique opportunity to observe these elusive creatures up close – creatures that are essential to the balance of these aquatic environments.
From urban nature and little-known biodiversity to the history of the port, get ready for an adventure full of surprises… and keep your eyes peeled, as the basins have plenty of secrets to reveal!
Please arrive 15 minutes before the tour begins.
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