Le Havre Airport serves many destinations in the wider the Normandy region. Many tourists base themselves in Le Havre itself to explore Normandy, or as a holiday in its own right. Le Havre is the second busiest port in France, and it's one of the prime locations from which to view the WWII battlegrounds, cemeteries, museums and memorials. Car Hire at Le Havre Airport is particularly useful for this purpose.
Hiring a car at Le Havre airport means you can travel the length and breadth of a region steeped in history, from Norman times to WWII.
Le Havre is a busy port city situated in Normandy. You'll notice the spires of Notre Dame Cathedral and the Church of St Joseph as two of the major landmarks, and both are worth a trip for their contrasting styles. The Musee des Beaux Arts - Andre Malraux, is consistently popular and sits right on the port helping to define the city's cultural foundations.
Les Jardins Suspendus are either a long walk or a short drive just outside the town centre. For those hiring a car at Le Havre Airport, the romantic and picturesque Honfleur Harbour is around 25km away on the A29 crossing over the towering Pont du Normandie.
If its coastal beauty you want, many tourists head north towards Etretat for its wonderful cliffs. The A13 will take you to places like Bayeux which is fine for a longer excursion or a day trip; the Normandy D-Day beaches can also be found just off this road. Heading in the opposite direction, the A131/A13 takes you right to the picturesque city of Rouen. Following the A13 takes you all the way to Paris; popular with those who rent a car at Le Havre Airport for the purpose of a driving holiday through France.
