Afternoon in La Havre

[Michigan honey]

We are going to be spending an afternoon in La Havre after we return from a shore excursion in Honfleur. I know that most ships have a shuttle into town. What is there to do in town. We are not museum people. How is the shopping? Any restaurant recommendations? Thanks in advance for your help.

[crimsonbird]

We are going to be spending an afternoon in La Havre after we return from a shore excursion in Honfleur. I know that most ships have a shuttle into town. What is there to do in town. We are not museum people. How is the shopping? Any restaurant recommendations? Thanks in advance for your help.

Le Havre is a nice town to walk around, with a pedestrian only shopping area. There is a a good indoor marketplace where one can admire the beautifully prepared food, and a war memorial that is right on the river. The shops have a variety of merchandise...fun to peruse.

Take the ship's shuttle for a pleasant afternoon. There are some pretty cafe's near where the bus will drop you off - it's France, so the food should be good.

[rasybanks]

Has anyone rented a car from Le Havre and if so how and what company?

We are there on a Sunday and cannot seem to find anything.

[suzyheights]

Has anyone used Label West Travel or Radio Taxis for tours from Le Harve Port to towns around Normandy?

I can not find any reviews.

 

Saundra

[Mrs Booboo]

Rasybanks - see the following thread:

 

http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=1764310

 

We have a car booked - here is part of the email we received when we enquired. I'm not sure if they are open on Sundays.

 

HELLO our office is located in the welcome cruise centre (25m from ships call place)

 

we can provide on the pier for 0800 AM

 

Class A economic car 5 seats 5 doors 90 euros

Class B city 5 seats 5 doors 105 euros

Class C comfort 5 seats 5 doors 120 euros (automatic avalaible)

Class D family 7 seats 5 doors 180 euros

Class F van 9 seats 4 doors 190 euros

 

Those prices are all inclusive except gas with unlimited mileage, for one day

 

you get the car near your ship s call place after 8.00 AM and you ll have to drop it off at the same place before 8.00 PM

 

for two day those prices are to be increased 150%

 

The car can be parked in front ship s area for the night

 

If you like a booking please send me following informations

 

- complete adress

-all driver s license details as N°, DOB, place of birth, date of issue

 

When you ll pick up the car you ll have to supply

- your passport

- your driver s license

-your credit card (AMEX is refused)