The train from Paris to Le Havre was practically empty; we had a very pleasant journey, and upon arriving at the Le Havre station, our hotel was just a three-minute walk away.
Once we had settled in, we decided to head out and explore the city center.

Since the city isn't as busy as Paris, the lower volume of people in public spaces was quite noticeable, both in local businesses and public transportation.

This same factor made a real difference the next day when we took an Uber to board our cruise. The number of people boarding from this city wasn't overwhelming, which made the entire process very relaxed and smooth.