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A port founded by Francis I
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Founded by King Francis I in 1517, Le Havre was formerly called Le Havre de Grâce. The French sovereign wanted a haven of peace to protect Paris from the English ambitions. He chose a cove sheltered from storms but experiencing a powerful high tide. The King baptized the site Haven of Grace and had Notre-Dame-de-Grâce Chapel built. The city quickly developed and took on the name Le Havre in 1793 during the French Revolution.
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