A region rich in living heritage



We are lucky: Normandy is extremely rich in heritage! Our suggestions for cultural activities are not exhaustive, so feel free to explore other nuggets that we haven't listed here! In that case, if you enjoy your discoveries, don't hesitate to let us know about them, so that we can pass them on to other travellers who come after you!

Less than 45 minutes drive away



In the immediate vicinity of our accommodation, you'll find plenty of cultural nuggets to discover:

Sassetot-le-Mauconduit : the Château de Sissi, and the House of beliefs and traditions of Pays de Caux.

Valmont : visit the remarkable Notre-Dame-du-Pré abbey.

Guided tours by Alabacoast (here): discover Saint-Valery-en-Caux and Veules-les-Roses with guide Aurèle Ricard, in French and English.

Guided tours by PandaMotion (here): PandaMotion offers you the chance to discover Normandy in a different way, with self-guided or guided tours of towns such as Fécamp, Étretat, Le Havre and Honfleur.

Varengeville-sur-Mer : discover the Manoir d'Ango, the marine cemetery, the Church of Saint-Valéry and the Parc du Bois des Moutiers, more information here.

Ermenouville , where you can visit the Mesnil-Geoffroy Castle and Rose Garden.

Allouville-Bellefosse will introduce you to its thousand-year-old oak tree, and you can also visit the Ferme du Chêne to buy some good local produce.

Gommerville is home to the Château de Filières.


The towns of Fécamp and Étretat also open their doors to you: 

Fecamp, city of art and history.



Fécamp, surrounded by the highest cliffs in Normandy, was founded in Roman times as a fishing village called Fiscanum, derived from Fisk meaning "fish".
In the 10th century, the Dukes of Normandy made the city one of their capitals. In front of their palace, they founded the abbey of the Holy Trinity. Second place of pilgrimage in Normandy after Mont-Saint-Michel, the town attracts many pilgrims thanks to the relic of the Precious Blood.
In the 19th century, Fécamp turned to the great Newfoundland fishery. Cod joined the other star fish: herring. Major works were undertaken in the port.
In Fécamp, we recommend a visit to the Palais Bénédictine, a building combining neo-Gothic and neo-Renaissance styles, built at the end of the 19th century for Alexandre-Prosper Le Grand, a spirits merchant who made his fortune inventing and marketing Bénédictine liqueur. Don't miss the Musée des Pêcheries, which traces the history of the town.

Étretat, at the heart of literature



While its cliffs are among the most impressive natural sites in Europe, the artistic and historical heritage of this small seaside town is full of surprises.
Étretat, a small beaching port already well known in Roman times, has long lived to the rhythm of fishing-related activities. The painter Eugène Isabey was the real discoverer, painting Étretat in 1820. Turner, Boudin, Monet and many others would follow in his footsteps with their vision of the seafront and famous cliffs.
A must: the beach, of course! But don't miss Le Clos Lupin, Maurice Leblanc's house, which offers an original route to discover the gentleman burglar, the Notre-Dame de la Garde Chapel, the Nugesser and Coli Monument, the Etretat Heritage Museum, and Château les Aygues, the former summer residence of the Spanish queens.

Less than an hour and a half away by car



Within a 1:30 hour drive, you'll find even more heritage and cultural attractions: 


Gonfreville l'Orcher : where the Château d'Orcher opens its grounds to you and offers a wide range of events all year round (festival of plants, walks to discover biodiversity, edible wild plants, etc.).

Saint Wandrille Rançon : discover the Abbey of Saint Wandrille, founded by the Saint of the same name in 649.

Jumièges , where you can discover the most beautiful ruin in France


Le Havre , Dieppe and Rouen are also in this area, and we warmly encourage you to visit them if you get the chance: 


Le Havre, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site



Particularly hard hit by intense bombing, the city razed to the ground in September 1944 was one of the most damaged cities in Europe: more than 5,000 people were killed and 12,500 buildings destroyed over 150 hectares. The city and its port, essential to the life of the country, had to emerge from the still smoldering ruins. The French government therefore entrusted the reconstruction of Le Havre to one of the greatest architects of his time: Auguste Perret. A contemporary and master of Le Corbusier, he enjoyed the aura of a humanist architect who knew how to give concrete its letters of nobility, a material that he worked like stone.
Perret realized the dream of every urban planner by letting his style express itself fully on 133 hectares. He directed the reconstruction of the city center until his death in 1954 and left a masterpiece. The innovative architect inscribed "the city in measure, like a musical harmony": wide avenues and the rigorous layout of the roads give a dimension to Le Havre that is both monumental and poetic, opening up wide perspectives towards the sky and the ocean.


In Le Havre, we recommend a visit to the Appartement témoin Perret, the André Malraux Museum of Modern Art, where the great French Impressionists (Boudin, Monet, Renoir, Pissaro, etc.) are on display, the Maison de l'Armateur, the Port of Le Havre and Saint-Joseph Church.

Dieppe, the city with four ports



The oldest French seaside resort, Dieppe is where the first sea baths were born. Facing the English Channel, the city offers a real immersion in the marine atmosphere: seagulls circle over the city, iodized fragrances float in the air, fishermen sell their fish, the long beach and its promenade come alive to the rhythm of the kites, the restaurants' kitchens tickle the taste buds...
Fishing, trade, cross-channel, yachting, many are the activities of the port. So in Dieppe, it is easy to practice water sports: sailing, sea fishing, kayaking, paddle, dinghy ... and more activities to have fun.
Facing the waterfront, the Dieppe Castle-Museum immerses visitors in local history: collections of ivories, paintings, old maps. Lovers of painting, and in particular of the impressionist movement, will find works by Renoir, Pissarro, Boudin... The city of Dieppe was an important place of inspiration for artists... The city has many cultural places. The Estran Cité de la Mer museum introduces visitors to navigation, the life of fishermen and the Norman maritime environment through its large aquariums.
Located in the 19th century theater, the Memorial recalls the Anglo-Canadian Raid of August 19, 1942 called, Operation Jubilee. In France, it was called "the largest of the small landings". Through documents, objects and photos, the August 19, 1942 Memorial bears witness to the events of the Second World War.

Rouen, Capital of Normandy, City of 100 steeples



A city with many facets and a surprising dynamism, Rouen can be discovered through its cobbled streets and its unique heritage. Classified as a "City of Art and History", Rouen impresses by the numerous traces of its medieval past, which are not without reminding the History of France.
It is in the historic heart, on the right bank of the Seine, that one discovers the riches of the city. To appreciate Rouen, you have to stroll through the neighborhoods and constantly
to admire the many buildings and to discover secret places. The half-timbered houses, the Saint-Ouen abbey, the Law Courts, the Sainte-Jeanne D'Arc church, the Notre-Dame cathedral, ... You should also walk along the rue du Gros Horloge, and wander through the narrow streets of the Carré d'Or, bounded by the Place du Vieux-Marché and the Saint-Maclou church. In Rouen, it is pleasant to sit on a terrace and imagine yourself out of time.
The left bank speaks of its industrial past and its ongoing metamorphosis. The tower of the departmental archives touches the sky while the Picasso cranes, installed in front of hangar 106 - Scène de Musiques Actuelles - evoke the port past of the site. By moving its commercial port downstream, Rouen now offers landscaped quays for strolling and relaxing. In the distance, like hyphens, bridges with the names of men and women who have left their mark on the city: William the Conqueror, Joan of Arc, Boieldieu, Mathilde, or Flaubert, for a long time the highest lift bridge in Europe to let boats pass under its deck. On the Seine, we discover between two waters the island La Croix, its buildings and its sports complexes. It is here that the people of Rouen come to encourage the Dragons, the local ice hockey team, crowned with numerous European titles. 

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Anne, Damien and Violaine