le havre
states: [france]
category: cultural
year: 2005
location: Department of Seine-Maritime, Region of Haute-Normandie
region: Europe and North America
latitude/longitude: 49.4927800000, 0.1075000000
last visited: 2019
unesco id: 1181
world heritage site: 1181
Le Havre, a UNESCO World Heritage site in France, is a remarkable example of post-World War II urban planning and architecture. Designed by Auguste Perret, the city showcases a modernist reconstruction with innovative use of reinforced concrete, blending functionality with aesthetic harmony. Its unique layout, featuring wide boulevards and a grid pattern, reflects a vision of renewal after wartime destruction. Key landmarks, like the St. Joseph’s Church with its striking tower, highlight Le Havre’s cultural and historical significance.
