Guidebook for Vieux-Port
Sightseeing
The ruins of one of France's great abbeys. Take the small bac across the river to get there - it's fun for children too. For more info see http://chaumierelesiris.com/2011/09/09/jumieges/
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Jumiègeská opatství
24 Rue Guillaume le ConquérantThe ruins of one of France's great abbeys. Take the small bac across the river to get there - it's fun for children too. For more info see http://chaumierelesiris.com/2011/09/09/jumieges/
The walk from the village towards Le Grand-Mare affords wonderful views over a bird sanctuary and towards the Marais Vernier.
Sainte-Opportune-la-Mare
The walk from the village towards Le Grand-Mare affords wonderful views over a bird sanctuary and towards the Marais Vernier.
Striking art museum by the docks in Le Havre
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Muzeum moderního umění André Malraux
2 Bd ClemenceauStriking art museum by the docks in Le Havre
Charming collection of little museums run by the national park. Visit ancient trees and museums dedicated to bread making and nettles.
La Haye-de-Routot
Charming collection of little museums run by the national park. Visit ancient trees and museums dedicated to bread making and nettles.
Beautiful abbey and focus of power during the Norman period. Mass on Sundays, vespers, and the monks run a shop selling beer, honey, and other produce. Lovely valley for a walk.
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Abbey of Saint Wandrille
2 Rue Saint-JacquesBeautiful abbey and focus of power during the Norman period. Mass on Sundays, vespers, and the monks run a shop selling beer, honey, and other produce. Lovely valley for a walk.
30 minutes walk up the hill from the cottage. Excavated remains of a medieval leprosy colony in a beautiful spot about the Seine.
Chapelle Saint-Thomas
Bois de Fécamp30 minutes walk up the hill from the cottage. Excavated remains of a medieval leprosy colony in a beautiful spot about the Seine.
75 mins drive to see the famous tapestry and learn about the Norman Conquest. Don't miss the cathedral.
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Muzeum tapisérie v Bayeux
13B Rue de Nesmond75 mins drive to see the famous tapestry and learn about the Norman Conquest. Don't miss the cathedral.
Essentials
Point-Audemer has a food market on Friday and Monday mornings. There is also a large and good Intermarche supermarket.
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Pont-Audemer
Point-Audemer has a food market on Friday and Monday mornings. There is also a large and good Intermarche supermarket.
Bourneville has a general store, pharmacy and a bakery (for croissants in the morning and bread all day), as well as the nearest petrol station.
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Bourneville
Bourneville has a general store, pharmacy and a bakery (for croissants in the morning and bread all day), as well as the nearest petrol station.
Activies
Fun half day canoeing along the gentle Risle river. Small or large groups and good for families.
See the Norman countryside from a different angle - Kayak along the gentle Riskle river. Trip lengths vary from an hour to half and full days.
Canoë Kayak Val de Risle
80 Rue Saint-PierreSee the Norman countryside from a different angle - Kayak along the gentle Riskle river. Trip lengths vary from an hour to half and full days.
Walk along the river path across stepping stones and the village green to Aizier with its old stone church.
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Aizier
Walk along the river path across stepping stones and the village green to Aizier with its old stone church.
Visitors can join for mass and other services during the week, and often hear the monks sing. One of France's great historic abbeys.
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Opatství Bec
3 Pl. de l'Abbé HerluinVisitors can join for mass and other services during the week, and often hear the monks sing. One of France's great historic abbeys.
Viking Aventure
Bois de FécampRopes course a short walk up the road towards Aizier
Rent ebikes to explore the area at the local stable which offers pony club for children.
Centre équestre - Ecuries Raynal
Le VillageRent ebikes to explore the area at the local stable which offers pony club for children.
Food scene
Take a walk among the river to Aizier. Check out the church. Grab lunch before walking home.
Le relais des chaumières
18 Fond des VauxTake a walk among the river to Aizier. Check out the church. Grab lunch before walking home.
LA GARGOUILLE
8 Rue de la RépubliquePopular crêperie next to the impressive church
Learn traditional methods of baking bread. Bread is sold on Sunday afternoons and some other times.
Le Four à Pain
15 Grande RueLearn traditional methods of baking bread. Bread is sold on Sunday afternoons and some other times.
Great local restaurant, recently taken over by a young couple, traditional Norman cuisine
La Tourelle Gourmande
5 Pl. de la MairieGreat local restaurant, recently taken over by a young couple, traditional Norman cuisine
City/town information
Terrific collection of impressionist paintings. Has a number of associated museums, notably the ceramic museum. Rouen is a wonderful city centre to walk around, visit the cathedral, and great shopping and food.
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Muzeum výtvarných umění v Rouenu
Esplanade Marcel DuchampTerrific collection of impressionist paintings. Has a number of associated museums, notably the ceramic museum. Rouen is a wonderful city centre to walk around, visit the cathedral, and great shopping and food.
Picturesque harbour, excellent Boudin museum, many lovely restaurants and shops. A great day out.
Honfleur
Picturesque harbour, excellent Boudin museum, many lovely restaurants and shops. A great day out.