🇫🇷 Hauterives, France

Hauterives is a small commune located in southeastern France with a population of around 1,700 people. While it may not have direct relevance to seafarers, shipowners, or crewing companies, Hauterives is known for its iconic Palais Idéal du Facteur Cheval, a unique architectural masterpiece built by a postman, Ferdinand Cheval, using stones he collected during his daily rounds. This impressive structure attracts tourists from all over the world.