A summer in Le Havre, 500 years anniversary

in travel •  7 years ago 

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Let the parade begin!

Le Havre, the port city registered with Unesco celebrates the 500th anniversary of its foundation in 1517 by Francis I, with an artistic program that extends throughout the summer season. "A summer in Le Havre" provides 5 months of exhibitions, contemporary installations in public space and monuments in emblematic places of Le Havre.

Un Été au Havre

"A summer in Le Havre" provides 5 months of exhibitions, contemporary installations in public space with various monumental, surprising, ephemeral and perennial events in emblematic places of Le Havre.

Schedule of Events

Magnifik Parade

May 27, 2017 - The opening ceremony, the Magnifik Parade, will cross Le Havre from the upper town to the lower town followed by an all night concert by Catherine Ringer.

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Royal De Luxe

July 6 to 9, 2017, the Giants from the Royal de Luxe company will color the city with their extraordinary spectacles.

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Tall Ship's Regatta

31 August to 3 September 2017, the Tall Ship's Regatta - Les Grandes Voiles du Havre will stop in Le Havre for its final stage of the race. There will be 40 ships berthing in the basins of Eure, Vatine, and Vauban with free visits. The crews of the ships will explain to visitors details history of France's maritime heritage. The night will end with an amazing pyrotechnic show.

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