Le Havre, France

Oh, the Places We Went!

This year, of the 52 destinations on our annual list, our writers and photographers touched down in 11 to capture their essence. Here’s what they found.

By Amy Virshup

Architecture Art Impressionism Le Havre, France Monet, Claude Museums Travel and Vacations

Visit Le Havre, the French City Where Impressionism Was Born

The movement was named for a seascape Monet painted in this often-overlooked city, France’s largest seaport. But it has a museum full of Impressionist canvases, intriguing architecture and a new energy.

By Elaine Sciolino