Le Bistrot des Halles
Modernist glass-walled gallery, home to 5 centuries of art & an extensive Impressionist collection.
Le, 7 Pl. des Halles Centrales, 76600 Le Havre, FranceAccessibility
- Wheelchair-accessible car park
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Wheelchair-accessible lift
- Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Amenities
- Good for kids
- Restaurant
- Toilets
Crowd
- Family friendly
Le Bistrot des Halles in Le Havre, France, is a must-see for anyone interested in art, culture, and history. Located in the historic city center, this museum is one of the most visited in the region and offers a unique experience for visitors.
The museum is housed in a former market hall, and its interior is full of original features and decorations. Visitors can explore the building’s two floors, which feature a variety of permanent and temporary exhibitions.
The museum’s permanent collection includes a number of works by renowned French artists, such as Claude Monet, Auguste Rodin, and Henri Matisse. Visitors can also explore the museum’s impressive collection of contemporary art, featuring works by some of the most influential artists of the 20th century.
The museum also features a number of temporary exhibitions, which showcase the work of local and international artists. These exhibitions provide an insight into the development of art and culture in the region.
Le Bistrot des Halles also offers a variety of educational activities. Visitors can take part in guided tours, workshops, and lectures, which explore the history and culture of the region.
The museum also houses a cafe, which serves a selection of traditional French dishes. This is the perfect place to relax after a day of exploring the museum.
Le Bistrot des Halles is the ideal destination for anyone interested in art, culture, and history. With its impressive collection of works by renowned artists, its educational activities, and its cafe, this museum is an essential stop for any visitor to Le Havre.
Reviews
An impressive collection of impressionist paintings which makes a part of Normandy’s impressionist collections. You can visit the museum and the temporary exposition in about one hour and a half.
A couple of months ago I went to most of the headline museums in Paris, but this is the best art museum I have visited in France this year. The core collection is made up of a lot of sketches and a few fully worked up paintings by local impressionist artist Eugene Boudin. There is a whole wall of sketches from along the nearby coast, plus another of really charming cow pictures. Alongside this is a collection of more and less well known late 19th and early 20th century names (including Renoir and Pissaro), but I thought many of the highlights were by artists I didn't recognise. There is one fabulous example of pointilism plus two genuinely magnificent busts of a man and woman from Sudan.
Lovely art collection including Monet, Matisse, Pissarro. Air conditioned. Cafe was ok but you have to eat to enjoy the view! And today it was very hot sitting drinking coffee in the corner…!