Guide to Cruise Ports and Terminals
The cruise port that serves Paris France is located in the city of Le Havre in Normandy. Le Havre is a major port city located at the mouth of the Seine River approximately 200 km northwest of Paris. It has a population of 180,000 inhabitants.
Passengers can walk to the Le Havre city centre from the cruise terminal in about 25 minutes or take a taxi. The cost of a taxi runs between 8 and 10 Euro.
Many cruise ships offer a free shuttle service between the cruise terminal and Le Havre city centre.
Bus service is available from downtown Le Havre to the nearby picturesque seaside villages such as Honfleur.
Passenger rail service operates between the Le Havre Central Station and Paris Sainte-Lazare train station.
Ferry service is available between Le Havre France and Portsmouth England.
Popular attractions in Le Havre include the following:
Paris is a very large metropolis with many world-famous landmarks. These include the Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe, Champs Elysees and the Louvre Museum.
Visit the Paris France Visitor's Guide for comprensive tourist information.
Unless your are disembarking in Le Havre, Paris excursions provided by your cruise ship are recommended. Travel time to Paris is 2 to 3 hours in duration.
View map of the Paris (Le Havre) cruise port.
The currency used in France in the Euro.
The climate in Le Havre is called temperate oceanic. Due to its location on France's northwest coast, it is often windy.
Average daily temperatures are as follow:
Month | Minimum | Maximum | Precipitation |
---|---|---|---|
Jan | 4 | 8 | 70 |
Feb | 4 | 9 | 50 |
Mar | 6 | 11 | 55 |
April | 7 | 14 | 60 |
May | 10 | 17 | 60 |
June | 13 | 20 | 60 |
July | 15 | 22 | 50 |
Aug | 15 | 22 | 55 |
Sept | 13 | 20 | 85 |
Oct | 11 | 16 | 85 |
Nov | 7 | 12 | 85 |
Dec | 5 | 9 | 90 |
Free Wifi is available at the cruise terminal.