Shipping to Le Havre and Normandy
Le Havre, at the mouth of the Seine in Normandy, is France's largest container port and the main gateway for northern France. The city's post-war centre, rebuilt by architect Auguste Perret, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Practical tips. Choose Le Havre for consignees in Normandy, including Rouen, Caen and the coast, and for anyone who can collect at the port. Cargo is released from a container freight station after customs clearance; storage charges apply after the free days, so arrange collection promptly.
Families moving to Normandy often settle in the countryside, where road access is easy but houses may be far from main roads; check that a truck can reach the address. Customs needs the passport, the Cerfa 10070 form and proof of residence.
Shipping rates from Canada to Le Havre
| Destination | From Toronto | From Montreal | From Vancouver |
|---|---|---|---|
| Le Havre | USD 3 / cu ft 17 days · min. USD 370.96 | USD 2 / cu ft 17 days · min. USD 335.64 | USD 5 / cu ft 48 days · min. USD 441.60 |
Examples from Montreal: 0.5 CBM / 100 kg USD 335.64; 2 CBM / 400 kg USD 406.28. The carrier charges by volume or by weight (1,000 kg per CBM), whichever is greater. From the Prairies, the quote adds Fastfrate trucking to Montreal or Vancouver.
Personal effects: Personal effects and household goods are accepted subject to carrier approval: we send your packing list and passport copy to the carrier before you pay. Carrier conditions for France: Commercial Invoice Required; Personal Effects / Household Goods On Approval; Subject to ISPM 15 Packing Regulations; Paris Customs Clearance at Port of Entry.
Documents: a signed packing list and a passport copy for personal effects, a commercial invoice and packing list for commercial cargo. Customs value up to CAD 2,000; cargo palletized or crated on ISPM 15 wood.
Nearest other destinations in France: Paris (178 km), Bordeaux (520 km), Lyon (546 km), Marseille (798 km). All destinations and rates: shipping to France.
Rates valid October 1–31, 2026; totals include A1 fees of USD 265.00. Destination charges are confirmed by the carrier, duties and taxes are paid by the consignee, and transit days are the carrier's estimate.