Face au Havre, ce samedi, les Bretons vont tenter de garder leurs bonnes habitudes. The most famous personality of Le Havre rock is Little Bob who began his career in the 1970s. Created in 1934, the leisure boat harbour of Le Havre is located to the west and is the largest French boat harbour in the Channel with a capacity of 1,160 moorings. The name Le Havre means "the harbour" or "the port". Finally, the reconstruction of many districts is a showcase for the architecture of the 21st century. [117] It is the seat of the association consistoriale israélite du Havre whose president is Victor Elgressy. [59][60] However, the results of the 2012 presidential elections gave the PS wins in both districts with a smaller margin in the 7th (Hollande: 51.71% / Sarkozy: 48.29%) than in the 8th (Hollande 64.21% / Sarkozy: 35.79%). [21] The lack of watercourses within the commune prevents flooding from overflows. It is also on the coast that there are two fortifications of the city, Forts Sainte-Adresse and Tourneville, and the main cemetery (Sainte-Marie cenetery). By signing up for this email, you are agreeing to news, offers, and information from Encyclopaedia Britannica. Habitat – logement, Sciences humaines. From the 18th century; like the Museum of Old Havre it is dedicated to the History of Le Havre and contains many relics from the Ancien Régime as well as furniture, old maps, statues, and paintings. There was also Victor Mustel (1815–1890) who was famous for having perfected the harmonium. Les talents du chef, ainsi que sa fine connaissance des vins bio, vous garantissent un repas des plus agréables. Le Havre is the seat of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Le Havre. In 1867–1868, he painted many seascapes in the Le Havre region (Terrasse a Sainte-Adresse (Garden at Sainte-Adresse), 1867 Bateaux quittant le port (Boats Leaving the Port), 1874). Other painters who painted Le Havre and/or its surroundings such as Sainte-Adresse can be cited in particular: Frédéric Bazille, John Gendall, Thomas Couture, Ambroise Louis Garneray, Pablo Picasso (Souvenir du Havre). The city received the label "City of Art and History" in 2001, then in 2005 UNESCO inscribed the city of Le Havre as a World Heritage Site. In judo the French team has two members from Le Havre: Dimitri Dragin and Baptiste Leroy. Moreover, since 2008, the association I Love LH was started and promotes Le Havre culture and especially its music scene by organizing original cultural events as well as the free distribution of compilation music by local artists. Since September 2007 the ICC has welcomed local students in their first year in the relocated Europe-Asia campus of the Institute of Political Studies of Paris. With approximately 3,000 employees in 2006, the activities of distribution and warehousing provide more jobs,[122] followed by road transport (2,420 jobs) and handling (2,319 jobs).[122]. The CODAH transport network is called Lia[35] and is operated by the Ocean Port Transport company (CTPO), a subsidiary of Veolia Transport. Finally, there are several private clinics that offer complete care: the private clinic of the Estuary groups together the old clinics of Petit Colmoulins and François I. Le Havre is the birthplace of many musicians and composers such as Henri Woollett (1864–1936), André Caplet (1878–1925) and Arthur Honegger (1892–1955). Its port is the second largest in France, after that of Marseille, for total traffic, and the largest French container port. through local travel agencies that charter aircraft. Lecture : 2 minutes. [18], The absolute speed record for wind at Le Havre – Cap de la Heve was recorded on 16 October 1987 at 180 kilometres per hour (112 miles per hour).[18]. The station building was built in 1932 by Henri Pacon for the CF de l'Etat replacing the older building along with a new clock tower. The port, rebuilt after World War II, has been expanded extensively since the early 1970s. The Magic Mirrors offers many concerts managed by the city and leased to private organizers. The all curved architecture of the "Volcano", designed by Oscar Niemeyer, contrasts with that of the rebuilt centre. The Espace Oscar Niemeyer consists of a part of the "Great Volcano", a national theatre seating 1,093[150] (which houses the National Choreographic Centre of Le Havre Haute-Normandie directed by Hervé Robbe) and secondly the "Little Volcano" with a 250-seat multi-purpose hall[150] for live performances. [39] The architecture of the area is characterized by the use of precast concrete using a system of a modular frame of 6.24 metres and straight lines.[39][40]. [30] The streets are lined with 13,000 trees of 150 different varieties.[32]. In 2008, Benoît Duteurtre publishes Les pieds dans l'eau (Feet in the water), a highly autobiographical book in which he describes his youth spent between Le Havre and Etretat. The city has received many awards of eco-labels several times (Energy of the Future label in 2009–2011, sustainable Earth label in 2009). [15] The bedrock consists of a large thickness of chalk measuring up to 200 m (656 ft) deep. In mid-August there is a Flower parade which passes through the streets of the central city. The five museums are: The most important of the five, Museum Malraux was built in 1955 by the Atelier LWD and was opened in 1961 by André Malraux. La Gard-ciel Sha'tari est une force militaire aérienne qui s'occupe de patrouiller le ciel de l'Outreterre. Les talents du chef, ainsi que sa fine connaissance des vins bio, vous garantissent un repas des plus agréables. [87] Opened in 1986, the University of Le Havre is recent, medium-sized and well located: the largest campus is virtually in the centre of the city near railway and tram stations. Higher Education is represented by the University of Le Havre which employs 399 permanent professors and 850 lecturers[133] as well as by engineering companies like Auxitec and SERO. There are many growth factors in the tourist industry: blue flag rating, World Heritage status from UNESCO, the label French Towns and Lands of Art and History, cruise ship development, a policy of value-creation from heritage, and the City of the Sea project. On sait que le havre de Regnéville est une frontière micro climatiqu... e qui bascule le passage des grains et des perturbations. This is a race between Le Havre and Bahia in Brazil. La Bête humaine (The Human Beast) by Émile Zola evokes the world of the railway and runs along the Paris–Le Havre railway. It was scheduled to open in September 2013 with a large festival free-of-charge. Various ecosystems are represented in the Beach Gardens and the Hauser Park (caves). The marina can host deepwater vessels around the clock in any weather. Between 2007 and 2011, the total length of cycle paths has doubled to 46 km (29 mi) in total length. [16] Because of the slope the coast is affected by the risk of landslides. [52] A Germanic origin can explain the "aspiration" of the initial h. New research however focuses on the fact that the term was attested very early (12th century) and in Norman texts in the forms Hable, hafne, havene, havne, and haule makes a Dutch origin unlikely. Jean Dubuffet studied at the School of Art in Le Havre. The city also has seven Muslim places of worship: the socio-cultural association of Muslims in Upper Normandy, En-Nour Mosque on Rue Paul Claudel, El Fath Mosque on rue Victor Hugo, Bellevue mosque on rue Gustavus Brindeau, and three prayer rooms located on rue Audran, Boulevard Jules Durant, and rue Lodi. At the end of World War I Le Havre played a major role as the transit port used to wind up affairs after the war.[50]. Rebuilt from the ground up after World War II, Le Havre is Normandy’s architectural showcase. Directed by Aki Kaurismäki. The city was devastated during the Battle of Normandy when 5,000 people were killed and 12,000 homes were totally destroyed before its capture in Operation Astonia. The city also hosted the sailing events for the 1900 and 1924 Summer Olympics, respectively. Bureau d’information d’Etretat Place Maurice Guillard – … Since 1 June 2006 a Biennale of contemporary Art has been organized by the group Partouche. [118] It represents 60% of total French container traffic with nearly 2.2 million Twenty-foot equivalent unit|EVP]s in 2011. [73] The population of workers is concentrated in the southern suburbs close to the port and the industrial zone. The second cultural centre of the city is in the Eure district near the Basin Vauban. Similarly, in 1967, for the album Rapt sur le France (Rapt on France), the hero passes by the ocean port. [66][74] The proportion of workers (22.5%) was higher than the national average (19.9%). Omissions? [66] In 2017 19% of Le Havre's population was under 15 years old and 39% were under 30 years old,[66] which was above the average for metropolitan France. The upper town is composed of three parts: the "coast", the suburban districts of the plateau, and large peripheral housing estates. Le Havre also has seven evangelical Protestant churches: Salvation Army, Seventh Day Adventist, Apostolic Church, Assembly of God, Baptist Church, Good News Church, et Church of Le Havre as well as several Protestant churches of African origin. Monseigneur Michel Saudreau, its first bishop, was ordained on 22 September 1974. There are also the testimonies of Raymond Queneau (1903–1976), born in Le Havre, the city served as a framework for his novel Un rude hiver (A harsh winter) (1939). M.[31], Le Havre has kept extensive green areas (750 hectares or 41 Sq. In spring a Children's Book Festival was recently created. There is therefore a low representation of head offices in the city with the exception of some local economic successes such as the Sidel Group (now a subsidiary of Tetra Pak) – a distributor of interior furniture, and the ship-owner Delmas which was recently acquired by the CMA-CGM group. Le Havre has experienced many territorial extensions by annexing neighbouring communes: List of Successive Mayors of Le Havre from the French Revolution to 1940[62], The Le Havre Palace of Justice is located on the Boulevard de Strasbourg. [119][120] At the European level, it is 8th largest for container traffic and 6th largest for total traffic. [verification needed] There is also the Flying club Jean Maridor at the airport. The Museum at the Priory of Graville displays many items of religious art including statues, madonnas, and other religious objects many of which are classified by the Ministry of Culture. When founded in 1517, the city was named Franciscopolis after Francis I of France. Also every November there is a fair held in the Docks Café. [29], The municipality has set a target to reduce emissions of CO2 by 3% per year. [89] There is also a branch of the teacher training institute of Rouen (IUFM) for two courses (CAPET of technology and CRPE school teacher). Rebuilt in 1953 by the architects Jacques Lamy and Gérard Dupasquier,[116] who worked in the Auguste Perret office, is the only building in Le Havre uniting the original architecture of the 19th century with the architecture of the Perret school. Claude Monet (1840–1926), a resident of Le Havre from the age of five, in 1872 painted Impression soleil levant (Impression, Sunrise), a painting that gave its name to the impressionist movement. During the Second World War the population decreased significantly (a loss of 57,149 people between 1936 and 1946) because of the exodus and bombings. It is revitalizing areas neglected by industrial and port activities by developing tertiary activities. Le Havre's beach may rarely experience flooding known as "flooding from storms". Le Havre Seine Métropole intervient dans plus de 20 domaines de compétences au … A local televised edition on France 3, France 3 Baie de Seine, is broadcast every evening then again on France 3 Haute Normandie. Since its founding in 1517 on the orders of François I, Le Havre has continued to grow: today it measures 27 km (17 mi) from east to west, about 5 km (3 mi) from north to south with an area of 10,000 hectares (24,711 acres). De ce fait elle comporte quelques défauts (pliures, manque, petites taches…) dus à son âge. Enlarged and fortified under the Cardinal de Richelieu and Louis XIV in the 17th century, it was adapted to accommodate bigger vessels under Louis XVI in the late 18th century and was further improved under Napoleon III in the mid-19th century. The philosopher Jean-Paul Sartre (1905–1980) and Raymond Aron (1905–1983) taught there. Le Havre liegt an der Südspitze des Pays de Caux. New buildings have sprung up (University of Le Havre, the conservatory, headquarters of the SPB (Provident Society Bank), and of CMA CGM, Novotel, Matmut, new CCI) some of which were designed by renowned architects. The heritage of the 1950s and 1960s which were the work of the Auguste Perret workshop forms the most coherent architecture: the Church of Saint Francis and the Town Hall are the centrepieces. L’e-réputation est l’empreinte que vous laissez sur internet via les réseaux sociaux ou autres sites. [18], Precipitation is distributed throughout the year, with a maximum in autumn and winter. Le Havre occupies the north bank of the estuary of the Seine on the Channel. Changes in years 1990–2000 were numerous. Le quartier Sainte-Anne est un quartier du Havre fondé au milieu du XIX e siècle, sur l'emplacement d'un parc qui, jadis, servait d'espace agricole aux Havrais. Le petit port avec ses poissons frais et pas chers. Most industries are located in the industrial-port area north of the estuary and east of the city of Le Havre. Other cultural institutions of the city centre are being transformed: the cinema of art and a trial of Le Sirius facing the University will reopen in 2013. Le Havre had a tramway system from 1894 until it closed in 1957. The majority of traffic is imports, principally crude oil. Veillez-y ! Une réputation à tenir. Le Havre is sandwiched between the coast of the Channel from south-west to north-west and the estuary of the Seine to the south. Cette réputation a une petite suite de quête à Ombrelune. The Church of Saint Joseph du Havre, built by Auguste Perret, dominates the city with its spire 107m high. 237 rue Aristide Briand (3,738.26 mi) Le Havre, France, 76600. Corrections? [citation needed], The main library is located in the city centre, named after the writer Armand Salacrou. [41] From 2012, this place was refurbished both inside and outside with fairly significant changes approved by the architect including greater openness to the outside of the plaza. During the 19th century, it became an industrial center. [38], Largely destroyed during the Second World War, the city was rebuilt according to the plans of the architect Auguste Perret between 1945 and 1964. Garde-ciel Sha'tari. Consultez en ligne le journal Le Petit Havre de 1914 à 1919. Le Havre [lə ɑvʁ] est une commune du Nord-Ouest de la France située dans le département de la Seine-Maritime en région Normandie [1], [2], [3]; elle se trouve sur la rive droite de l'estuaire de la Seine, au bord de la Manche. These are caused by the combination of strong winds, high waves, and a large tidal range. [107] Basketball and Handball matches are playued in the Dock Océane hall (3600 seats) while ice hockey is played at the ice hockey rink (900 seats). The buildings, usually in brick, dated to the 19th and the first half of the 20th centuries. Magic Mirrors. The 16th–17th-century church of Notre-Dame is one of the few surviving old buildings; although damaged during World War II, it was restored in the 1970s. [30] Since 2008, Le Havre has been part of the network of Energy Cities and, in this context, it applies the steps of Agenda 21 and an Environmental Approach to Urban Planning. It is also the capital of the Arrondissement of Le Havre which includes 20 Cantons and 176 communes. Tattoo & Piercing Shop. [66][74] Finally, the proportion of Le Havre people with a degree from higher education dramatically increased from 17.3% in 2007 to 23.2% in 2017[66] against 29.9% for entire France.[74]. Claire Étienne-Steiner, Frédéric Saunier. The port provides 16,000 direct jobs[120] to the Le Havre region, to which must be added indirect jobs in industry and transport. L’AURH publie en février 2017 les chiffres essentiels relatifs à la population et au logement des différents quartiers qui composent la commune du Havre… The first part of the line connects the beach to the station climbing to the upper town through a new tunnel near the Jenner tunnel then it splits into two: one link going to Mont-Gaillard, the other to Caucriauville. During these same years, the Festival of the Future, the local version of the Fête de l'Humanité (Festival of Humanity), attracted a large audience. When an African boy arrives by cargo ship in the port city of Le Havre, an aging shoe shiner takes pity on the child and welcomes him into his home. [19] The prevailing winds are from the southwest sector for strong winds and north-north-east for breezes,[20] snowstorms occur in winter, especially in January and February. In the first weekend of September the marine element is highlighted in the Festival of the Sea. The organization by the association of West Park Festival since the 2000s in Harfleur and since 2004 at the Fort of Tourneville is a demonstration. Hauteur d’assise : 45 cm. It is on the English Channel coast and on the right bank of the Seine estuary, 134 miles (216 km) west-northwest of Paris and 53 miles (85 km) west of Rouen by road. C’est ainsi que le Théâtre des Bains-Douches s’est forgé une réputation de découvreurs de talents. L’activité des grands paquebots transatlantiques qui relient Le Havre et New-York est en plein essor… Opérée pendant 150 ans, la ligne mythique Le Havre-New York a forgé la réputation du Havre, notamment grâce aux célèbres "liners" Paris, Ile de France, Normandie et France qui [30] It is possible to rent bicycles through agencies of the Océane bus or from the town hall (Vel-H)[36] which has them on hand. Thus, the docks have been completely transformed into sports and entertainment complexes (Dock Océane), a mall (Docks Vauban), and an exhibition hall (Docks Café). It was organized by the Coup de Bleu association whose former president was head of music Café L'Agora in the Niemeyer Centre which produced the new Le Havre scene. The mineral and geological collections were all destroyed, including a rare collection of local mineral specimens of Normandy. In January 2020 the city had 26 hotels with a total of 1,428 rooms.[66]. As the station is the gateway to the city with the main avenues intersecting here. [128] In the energy field, the EDF thermal power plant of Le Havre has an installed capacity of 1,450MW and operates using coal with 357 employees. Currently, the musical tradition continues in the Symphony Orchestra of the city of Le Havre, the orchestra of Concerts André Caplet, the conservatory, and music schools such as the Centre for Vocal and Musical Expression (rock) or the JUPO (mainly jazz), associations or labels like Papa's Production (la Folie Ordinaire, Mob's et Travaux, Dominique Comont, Souinq, Your Happy End etc.). The center was rebuilt in a modernist style by Auguste Perret. [153] The largest cinema in Le Havre is located on the Docks Vauban (2,430 seats). 1,147 check-ins. [66][74] The proportion Le Havre people in short-term employment (CDD and interim work) is higher than the national average. This solves the problem of a break between the lower town and the upper town and the two parts of the city are connected by long boulevards, winding roads, many stairs, a funicular, and finally the Jenner tunnel. Exposition. Built in the Interwar period, it is now the largest in Seine-Maritime with about 1,300 moorings[103] additional moorings were installed in the Vauban basin in 2011–2012. In late October, since 2009, there is rock music festival which has been at the fort of Tourneville since the moving of the Papa's Production association site there. At the end of 2012 students from Sciences-Po Europe Asia and from INSA integrated new buildings next to the ISEL (Higher Institute of logistics studies) and the future ENSM (Ecole Nationale Supérieure Maritime). The Paris Basin consists of sedimentary rocks. Pop. In July, detective novels are featured in the Polar room at the Beach hosted by The Black Anchors. Profondeur d’assise : 37 cm. Other port functions include ship repair and ferry services to England and Ireland. It was in Le Havre radio stations that the journalist and television host Laurent Ruquier, who was born in Le Havre in 1963, began his career. Several major local sportsmen began their career at Le Havre: the swimmer Hugues Duboscq was an Olympic medallist several times. The Place de l’Hôtel de Ville in the centre is one of the most spacious public squares in Europe. Two mystery novels take place in Le Havre: Le Bilan Maletras (The Maletras Balance) by Georges Simenon and Le Crime de Rouletabille (Crime at the Roulette table) by Gaston Leroux. Originaire de Niort (Deux-Sèvres), Virginie, une femme de 31 ans, avait été portée disparue par ses proches samedi dernier. Two services to Portsmouth are provided daily[33] from the Terminal de la Citadelle. The maritime museum displays objects related to the sea and the port. Le Havre je mesto na severozápade Francúzska v regióne Normandia a hlavné mesto departementu Seine-Maritime.Leží na pravom brehu ústia Seiny, je známy hlavne druhým najväčším prístavom vo Francúzsku (po Marseille).Le Havre má tiež letisko.Obyvatelia sa nazývajú vo francúzÅ¡tine Havrais. 10,088 people follow this. [89] The university also trains 317 engineering students[89] including the Logistical Studies Higher Education Institute (ISEL). The impressionist paintings collections are the second most extensive in France after those of the Orsay Museum in Paris. By early 1795, however, Marat's memory had become somewhat tarnished, and on 13 January 1795, Hâvre-Marat changed its name once more to simply Le Havre, its modern name. Radio Albatros is a local station installed in the Sanvic du Havre district transmitting on FM frequency 88.2. The two largest employers in the service sector are the Groupe Hospitalier du Havre with 4,384 staff[131] and the City of Le Havre with 3,467 permanent employees. In 2010–2011, 6,914 students were enrolled including 5,071 undergraduates, 1,651 Masters students, and 192 postgraduate students. [28] In 2011 the average annual emissions of sulfur dioxide by industry was between three micrograms per cubic metre in the centre of Le Havre to twelve micrograms per cubic metre in the district of Caucriauville. Chiffres clés – Le Havre et ses quartiers . With its annex, it includes a high court, a juvenile court, and a commercial court. In 2017 INSEE counted 170,147 people living in the commune of Le Havre,[66] while the urban area of Le Havre had 235,218 inhabitants and the metropolitan area of Le Havre had 288,973 inhabitants. Créé en 2017, AJ Nutrition, le spécialiste en nutrition, s’est rapidement forgé une excellente réputation au Havre, Montivilliers, Bolbec, Lillebonne, Gonfreville-l’Orcher et Harfleur, grâce à l’expérience et le savoir d’Anthony Debray. Ils sont plutôt propriétaires de leur logement (57 %) et ont des revenus moyens (29600 euros par ménage). E. Simon, A. Fiszlewicz, Le Havre: What an Estuary!, Petit à Petit, 2002, Madeleine Brocard, Atlas of the Estuary of the Seine, Rouen, Presses de l'université de Rouen, 1996, This page was last edited on 10 February 2021, at 11:04. The buildings of the 19th century testify to the maritime and military vocations of the city: the Hanging Gardens, the Fort of Tourneville, Vauban docks, and the Maritime Villa. The City of the Sea and of Sustainable Development (Odyssey 21) will be organized around a metal tower one hundred metres high designed by Jean Nouvel: the project was suspended in 2007 but the work should finally begin in 2013. Le Bouche À Oreille: Réputation justifiée - consultez 498 avis de voyageurs, 185 photos, les meilleures offres et comparez les prix pour Le Havre, France sur Tripadvisor. Emploi : Réputation à Le Havre • Recherche parmi 512.000+ offres d'emploi en cours • Rapide & Gratuit • Temps plein, temporaire et à temps partiel • Meilleurs employeurs à Le Havre • Emploi: Réputation - … which were spared the bombings of World War II. [120] 75 regular shipping lines serve 500 ports around the world. [130] The machines are designed for Offshore wind power in Brittany, the UK, and Normandy. Le navire atteint enfin Le Havre le 13 novembre 1703 au bout d'un an et trois mois de navigation hasardeuse32. Since 2006, weekends of freestyle board sports have been popular (skateboarding, rollerblading, funboard, kiteboarding, skydiving etc.). Other shows and performances are given in other places and at the Conservatory Arthur Honegger. Other cultural venues are scattered in the city centre: the cinema Le Studio, the theatre of the City Hall (700 seats),[151] the Little Theatre (450 seats),[152] the Théâtre des Bains Douches (94 seats), Akté theatre (60 seats), and the Poulailler (Henhouse)) (associative theatre with 50 seats) host numerous shows each year. Quelqu'un pour confirmer ? There are two main cultural axes in Le Havre: the central city and the Eure district. [108] The port infrastructure allows for many water activities such as sailing, fishing, canoeing, and rowing. The city and port were founded by King Francis I in 1517. The Church of Saint-Joseph is an unusual reinforced-concrete edifice. Enlarged and fortified under the Cardinal de Richelieu and Louis XIV in the 17th century, it was adapted to accommodate bigger vessels under Louis XVI in the late 18th century and was further improved under Napoleon III in the mid-19th century. There are several firms in the aerospace industry: SAFRAN Nacelles, a supplier to Airbus, Boeing and other commercial air-framers, making jet engine nacelles and thrust reversers, is located in Harfleur and employs 1,200 people from the Le Havre area. °. Du rire, un point c'est tout ! Le Havre : soupçonné d’agression sexuelle, le père victime de sa réputation? The city has 99 sports facilities including 46 gymnasiums, 23 sports fields, and 5 swimming pools. Canadian poet Octave Crémazie (1827–1879) died at Le Havre and was buried in Saint Marie Cemetery. For air transport, there is Le Havre Octeville Airport which is located 5 km (3 mi) north of Le Havre at the town of Octeville-sur-Mer and managed by CODAH. administrative division in Normandy, France, Subprefecture and commune in Normandy, France. [citation needed]. Le Havre is one of two sub-prefectures of Seine-Maritime and the second largest subprefecture in France after Reims. Although well developed and diversified, the local economy relies heavily on industrial sites, international groups, and subcontracted SMEs. [94] The National Higher School of Petrol and Motors (ENSPM) is a school for specialist petroleum engineers, petrochemists, and engine makers. Its construction was ordered to replace the ancient harbours of Honfleur and Harfleur whose utility had decreased due to silting. [18] One of the characteristics of the region is the high variability of the temperature, even during the day. La Chaise “Lille-Le Havre” ... Étiquette La Mauvaise Réputation. [134], Many buildings in the city are classified as "historical monuments", but the 2000s marked the real recognition of Le Havre's architectural heritage. Le Tetris will be a venue for contemporary music as well as theatre, dance, and visual arts. Thirteen Corail trains of the Paris–Le Havre line link stations at Bréauté-Beuzeville, Yvetot, and Rouen, with Paris Saint-Lazare station. Days without wind are rare. Galerie Hamon. The Le Havre region has more than a third of French refining capacity. Finally, there are numerous exhibitions in the city such as the SPOT, a centre for contemporary art,[149] art galleries, and Le Portique – a contemporary art space opened in 2008; the municipal library of Le Havre regularly organizes exhibitions. The private clinic of Ormeaux is located in the neighbourhood of Eure. Thanks to its proximity to Honfleur, Le Havre was also represented by foreign artists such as William Turner, Johan Barthold Jongkind, Alfred Stevens, and Richard Parkes Bonington. The synagogue, located in the rebuilt central city, was visited by President Jacques Chirac in April 2002. [90] The University of Le Havre is also a research centre with nine laboratories. It allows the demolition and rebuilding of more than 1,700 homes. [33] In addition there is a TGV daily service to Le Havre: it has connected the city to Marseille since December 2004 serving Rouen, Mantes-la-Jolie, Versailles, Massy, Lyon, Avignon, Aix-en-Provence, and Saint Charles station in Marseille.[33]. Get Directions +33 2 35 21 07 94. The Jenner tunnel passes under the "coast" and connects the upper town to the lower town. The IUT has a total of 1,881 students divided into ten departments preparing for the DUT. Benoît Duteurtre published in 2001, Le Voyage en France (Travel in France), for which he received the Prix Médicis: the main character, a young American impassioned by France, lands at Le Havre which he describes in the first part of the novel. In Rouge Brésil (Red Brazil), winner of the Goncourt Prize in 2001, Jean-Christophe Rufin describes Le Havre in the 16th century as the port of departure of French expeditions to the New World: the hero Villegagnon leaves of the port to conquer new lands for the French crown which become Brazil. This is the restaurant district and the fish market. In 1899, Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec (1864–1901) painted La serveuse anglaise du Star (The English waitress of Star) (Museum Toulouse-Lautrec, Albi) of a girl he met in a bar in the city.