Le Havre

Rain gives Le Havre's Perret architecture a dramatic glow. In the morning, the arcades at Town Hall Square provide shelter before escaping to the impressive St. Joseph's Church. At noon, warm up inside 'The Volcano'. The afternoon is spent at MuMa, watching the stormy English Channel through glass walls. The evening ends cozily in the restaurants of Saint-François.

Winter winds blow fresh from the sea through the wide avenues. In the morning, the concrete shines under the low sun at Town Hall Square. St. Joseph's Church looks especially mystical in winter light. In the afternoon, warm up in the galleries of MuMa. Since the sun sets by 5 PM, you'll experience an early, dramatic sunset at the promenade.

This bike tour takes you along the coast from the modern harbor facilities to the picturesque cliffs of Sainte-Adresse. You will visit the MuMa museum and climb up to the Hanging Gardens in an old fortress. The return path leads through the wide beach promenade back to the city center.

Cycling in the rain requires good gear, but the harbor promenades are empty and quiet. In the morning, explore the harbor area, watching out for slippery tracks. At noon, MuMa offers a dry break. The ride to the Hanging Gardens is tough in the rain, but the greenhouses are the perfect escape. In the evening, ride back along the glistening promenade.

Winter cycling in Le Havre is refreshing as long as you guard against the wind. In the morning, the harbor offers clear views. The climb to the Hanging Gardens gets the circulation going, and the tropical greenhouses offer cozy warmth. Sainte-Adresse is quiet in the afternoon, and the sunset ride back along the promenade is the highlight.

By car, you connect the UNESCO center of Le Havre with the spectacular cliffs of Normandy. After a city tour, drive to Étretat to see the iconic rock arches. Finally, cross the impressive Pont de Normandie for a visit to the charming town of Honfleur.

By car, the Alabaster Coast is a joy even in the rain. In the morning, explore the UNESCO center dry-footed. The drive to La Hève Lighthouse offers dramatic views of the grey sea. At noon, we reach Étretat, where fog shrouds the cliffs in a mystical atmosphere. The day ends in picturesque Honfleur, where narrow streets feel particularly nostalgic in the rain.

Winter coastal roads offer clear views and little traffic. In the morning, Le Havre's UNESCO center is quiet and peaceful. The drive to La Hève point shows the Channel in its raw winter glory. In Étretat, we experience the cliffs without the tourist crowds, making it magical. Spend the late afternoon in illuminated Honfleur with a hot chocolate.