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The city of Le Havre was built after the order of Francois I, King of France in 1517. It was meant to substitute the ancient ports located in the area and started to carry the name of Havre (harbor). Today Le Havre is the second biggest French port after Marseille and though its urban look tends to disappoint some of the romantic admirers of Normandy, the city enjoys modernity and progress. Le Havre had its golden age during the Independence War in the USA with the import of cotton, tobacco and sugar. In fact, since the foundation of the city, it has followed a decisive pace towards becoming the crucial trade center and maritime key point of France. During World War II the harbor city suffered the disasters of destruction more than any other port in Europe. Most of the old town and historical heritage was lost forever, though gladly some part of it survived and was restored. In pre-war times Le Havre used to be the shelter of the most luxury liners crossing the oceans, such as Normandie, Ile de France and France, offering passengers the entertainment and mundane high-class desired.