Le Havre (The Harbor) is located at the mouth of the Seine in Normandy. After WWII, the city was completely rebuilt. Because of Auguste Perret’s unusual designs and concrete architecture, the city center became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2005.
Coming off the ship, we faced a yard full of large cylindrical objects that Dennis soon identified as windmill blades. From the ground, these wind generator blades appear much smaller.
We walked around the city and up numerous steps to a viewing point. Then, we walked through Square Saint-Roch with its meandering paths, statues, and flowering plants and shrubs.
St. Joseph’s Church was designed by Auguste Perret. Sitting in a pew and looking up the spire, you can see the stained glass that decorates the building. The spire also serves as a lighthouse.
