West Coast Cliffs

Le Havre:  Shipping containers.

Over the Easter weekend we took a short trip to the west coast of France.  The area is a short distance north of the D-Day beaches.  Bunkers, machine gun nests, etc. dot the cliffs as remainders of the German defenses from WWII.  The city of Le Havre is a Unesco World Heritage sight.

Le Havre

Le Havre:  Skate Park

 Le Havre is known for its architecture.  St. Joseph's Cathedral is the tall narrow building.

Le Havre:  St. Joseph's Cathedral

 St. Joseph's Cathedral is rather mundane on the outside but is beautiful on the inside.  The stain glass windows do not portray any religious themes but rather are collections of geometric shapes.

Le Havre:  St. Joseph's

Le Havre:  St. Joseph's

Le Havre:  Pedestrian bridge over Bassin du Commerce

Le Havre:  Le Volcan

Le Havre:  Le Volcan

Le Havre:  Le Volcan

Le Havre:  Cathedral Notre-Dame

Étretat

 

Étretat:  Town of Étretat

A thirty minute drive north of Le Havre are the famous and magnificent cliffs of Étretat.  A feature of the cliffs are the natural arches.  Hiking paths go in either direction of the town.  Low tide offers special views and opportunities.

Étretat:  Chapelle Notre-Dame de la Garde

Étretat

Étretat

Étretat

Étretat

Étretat

Étretat

Étretat

Étretat

Étretat

Étretat:  Proud Parents