Le Havre, France
With its location where the Seine joins the sea, the Unesco world heritage-listed site of Le Havre offers a mix of city and seascapes that should float any couple’s proverbial. Watch boats bob at the scenic Bassin du Roi (the King’s Basin) or head to MuMa, the Museum of Modern Art André Malraux, home to one of the country’s foremost impressionist art collections. Here, you’ll find artworks of seascapes and the harbour at Le Havre by the likes of Pissaro and local fauvist artist Dufy. For food lovers, there’s the covered market of Les Halles Centrales and its surrounding stalls. In winter months, oysters are in season and will be very good.
Where to stay: Hilton Garden Inn Le Havre Centre
If you love being near the ocean, you’ll be swept up by this chic hotel’s marina-side location that’s also convenient for the attractions above. Its sand-coloured wood and stone finishes blend well with the views outside, inviting you to explore the nearby beach, all the way along to Sainte-Adresse, a picturesque resort immortalised by Monet.
