Le Havre, the City Rebuilt by Auguste Perret

Le Havre, the City Rebuilt by Auguste Perret

The city of Le Havre is located in Normandy on the English Channel and was heavily bombed during World War II. From 1945 to 1964, the destroyed areas were rebuilt according to plans led by the team headed by Auguste Perret. It now serves as the administrative, commercial, and cultural center of Le Havre.

Among many rebuilt cities, Le Havre stands out for its harmony and coherence. It blends early urban layout concepts with surviving historical buildings, while also incorporating new ideas in urban planning and architectural technology. Le Havre is an outstanding example of post-war urban planning and architecture, based on a unified and coherent approach, the use of prefabricated components, the systematic application of modular grids, and the innovative exploitation of the potential of concrete.

Le Havre, the City Rebuilt by Auguste Perret

Why go: One of the most outstanding examples of post-war urban planning and architecture

Continent where the attraction is located: Europe【Europe】

Country/Region where the attraction is located: France[France]

Province/State where the attraction is located: Upper Normandy Region [Upper Normandy Region]

City where the attraction is located: Le Havre [Le Havre]