Discovering Le Havre
Welcome to Le Havre! Its beach in the city center, its sports facilities, its cultural offerings, its leisure activities, its architecture classified on the highly selective list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites, its parks, and forests... make it an essential destination today, recognized by millions of tourists who visit the city every year. Discover and experience Le Havre, this astonishing territory open to the wide world!
LE HAVRE
SEASIDE RESORT
The beach, the docks, the port: in Le Havre, the sea is within the city!
Le Havre’s beach has numerous facilities conducive to an exceptional quality of life.
From one end to the other of the 3 km-long seafront promenade, during the beautiful season, you’ll find cafes and restaurants, as well as a diverse range of leisure activities and cultural and sports events.
Le Havre also boasts an exceptional body of water renowned for sailing, whether you’re a beginner or an expert.
LE HAVRE
YOUNG AND FESTIVE CITY
Summer in Le Havre, Ouest Park Festival, MoZ’aïque, Le Goût des Autres, Transat Jacques Vabre Le Havre Normandie, FISE (International Festival of Extreme Sports), and the rich and diverse programming offered by unique venues such as Le Tetris, Magic Mirror, Carré des Docks… are a sample of the numerous events, music festivals, cinemas, street art, that attract and captivate diverse audiences from all over France and even abroad.
LE HAVRE
SPORTIVE CITY
With high-quality facilities (gyms, swimming pools, skate park, equestrian centers, golf courses, etc.), a promenade and sports facilities along the beach, 750 hectares of green spaces, and 135 kilometers of cycling paths, Le Havre is, on its own, a fantastic playground for a wide range of sports activities.
Le Havre is also home to high-level sports with 40 athletes competing in 17 different disciplines and several clubs performing at the national level.
LE HAVRE
GREEN CITY
In Le Havre, nature meets the city. Parks, gardens, squares, and forests, with its 750 hectares of greenery, Le Havre is one of the greenest cities in France!
LE HAVRE
CITY OF ARCHITECTS
On July 15, 2005, Le Havre and its modern city center, rebuilt by Auguste Perret after World War II, joined the prestigious circle of sites listed on the UNESCO World Heritage List.
This architectural momentum has continued with the construction of the Volcano by Oscar Niemeyer (a cultural space and national stage), the aquatic complex Les Bains des Docks created by Jean Nouvel, and more recently, the A-Docks city (a student residence made from containers) and the National Maritime School…
In 2020, a new architectural landmark, created by Groupe 6 in collaboration with Pierre Champenois, emerged, housing the Cité Numérique and EM Normandie. This is where 42 is located!
LE HAVRE
A CITY OPEN TO THE WIDE WORLD
Le Havre is the 1st French port for foreign trade, container traffic, energy supply, and import/export. But with its cruise ships, ferries, sailboats, and fishing boats, Le Havre is also a city-port of cruises, leisure boating, regattas, and fishing.
With 189 partner higher education institutions worldwide and representation from 85 nationalities on its campus, the Le Havre-Normandie Campus aims to cultivate the values of openness to the world and thus provides students with international opportunities.
LE HAVRE
COMPETITIVE INDUSTRIAL TERRITORY
The Port Industrial Zone covers more than 100 km² (1.5 times the size of Paris intra-muros) and accounts for 31,000 jobs within 1,200 establishments.
It positions Le Havre as a leading industrial hub with diverse specializations in sectors such as aerospace, energy, chemistry, automotive, and mechanics.
International players have chosen Le Havre, including:
- Renault
- Safran Nacelles
- Sidel (Tetra Laval Group)
- Siemens
- Chevron Oronite
- EDF
- …
With the presence of the two largest refineries in France (Total and Exxon) on its territory, the Le Havre region is the second-largest petrochemical center in France.
AN IDEAL LOCATION
TO FIND ACCOMODATION IN LE HAVRE
The campus 42 Le Havre is conveniently located in the heart of Le Havre city. There are numerous housing solutions available nearby. We have identified some located within a radius of less than 2 kilometers.
Odalys Campus
Student Residence
‘Odalys Campus Les Docks Vauban, a top-notch living environment to balance studies and leisure! With modern and welcoming shared spaces, you will quickly find your place within the on-site student community. A privileged study environment with quality services to assist you in your daily life.’
They welcome you during the swimming pools.
Student Factory
Student Residence
To meet the needs of everyone, this new residence offers 190 accommodations (from studios to T3, perfect for sharing) and common spaces for gathering, socializing, or group work. Designed for the well-being of students and young professionals, it also provides numerous services to simplify daily life and contribute to the success of each individual.
They welcome you during the swimming pools.
Cosy and Study
Student Residence
A student housing residence in Le Havre, Cosy&Study offers around twenty furnished and equipped rooms, along with access to various services. The furnished rooms all come with a single or double bed, a desk and study area, a bathroom, and private toilet facilities.
They welcome you during the swimming pools.
Twenty Campus
Student Residence
Ideally located, TC Le Havre is at the heart of the lively DOCKS Vauban district (shopping center, cinema, dining) and the maritime and port campus, home to higher education institutions such as IUT, Sciences Po, INSA, ISEL, and ENSM. You have everything nearby to make your life as convenient as possible! The residence even has a foosball table for fun evenings with friends.
Les Maisons de Marcel
Co-Living
A happy blend of flat-sharing, furnished rentals, hospitality, and co-working.
They welcome you during the swimming pools.
Bienfaits pour Toits
Short-Term Rental Management
Apartments for rent in Le Havre.
They welcome you during the swimming pools.
AFEV
Association offering shared living arrangements in exchange for 2 hours per week of mentoring on solidarity projects.
Partageons un Havre
Intergenerational Solidarity Co-living (a senior renting a room to a student).
HÔTEL BIRGIT / Hostel THE PEOPLE
Birgit Hotel 3* offers:
- 86 comfortable double/twin rooms
- A buffet breakfast with local and homemade products
- Bistrot Régent restaurant
- A prime location between the train station and your campus
“The People”:
266 beds divided into:
- 16 studios for 2 to 6 people (with kitchenette)
- 19 family rooms for 4 to 6 people (with and without kitchenette)
- 33 dormitories for 4 to 6 people
They welcome you during the swimming pools.
ALL SUITES
Opening in October 2023.
Student residence located near the campus.
Various apartment sizes, each equipped with a fully equipped kitchenette with dishes and appliances, free and unlimited Wi-Fi, single or double beds.
The residence’s advantages: wellness area (gym, sauna), secure bike storage, co-living space with co-working area, snack area in the lobby.
For all reservation requests for student 42 Le Havre, please contact: ange.crestey@allsuites-appart.
They welcome you during the swimming pools.
CULTURE GEEK
COUNT ON YOUR FINGERS UP TO 1023.
To caricature computing, binary is often mentioned, which is a numbering system that consists of only two digits, 0 and 1. It is easy to learn. Take your hand, make a fist with it: all fingers are down, so it’s 00000, which is zero. Raise your thumb: it’s 00001, so it’s one. Now, pay attention, the subtlety arises. Lower the thumb, raise the index finger: 00010, which corresponds to ten in binary, but in the classic decimal system, it’s two. Raise the thumb: 00011, eleven in binary, and three in the decimal system. And so on… With all fingers raised, it corresponds to 11111, which is thirty-one in decimal. Add the five fingers of the other hand, and you can count up to 1023!
