The Seine-Maritime is full of small and intimate places, as well as cities and seaside resorts where you can discover the beauty of Normandy. The cliff of Étretat, where Monet painted his incredible setting sun. You can then visit the other seaside resorts, including Dieppe, Fécamp and Le Tréport. Then go to Le Havre, whose historic centre has been listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. You will visit Granville Abbey, the hanging gardens, the Vauban docks and so much more to discover. Finally, go through Rouen, nicknamed by Stendhal "Athens of the Gothic style", and its famous Notre-Dame cathedral, which also inspired Claude Monet, it is an essential destination. A true museum city, Rouen leaves no marble with its beautiful half-timbered houses, cobbled streets and Gothic churches. Rouen was the scene of Joan of Arc's martyrdom, condemned and then burned in 1431, Place du Vieux Marché. Rouen is also known as the "city of 100 steeples". Seine-Maritime has many cultural and gastronomic assets!
When to go to Seine-Maritime? Well, all year round. It is a favourite destination for art and architecture enthusiasts, but also for all those who wish to admire wild and preserved landscapes. The Seine-Maritime region alone grows 19,000 hectares of flax, around mid-June: admire the countryside adorned with electric blue, before quickly giving way to an astonishing geometric decoration created by the large strips of uprooted stems that will be left to scorch in the open air. From July to September, you can attend many music festivals, shows, theatre... Created in 1989, Armada will anchor again in Rouen in 2019 with its stream of concerts and entertainment. The Armada is a large concentration of sailboats that attracts millions of spectators to the quays of Rouen. There is something for everyone!
The Seine-Maritime has an oceanic climate. Bordered by the English Channel, temperatures are mild, ranging from an average of 4°C in winter to 16.5°C in summer. Rain is frequent although not very abundant, suggesting a preponderance of fine rainfall
The photographic festival Planches Contact is a real laboratory for observing the Norman territory through images. It is also a unique event ...
From 12/05/2021 to 01/02/2022 : Christmas is always an opportunity to discover the magical world of some of the most beautiful castles in France. For the festive season, ...
When to go to Seine-Maritime? Well, all year round. It is a favourite destination for art and architecture enthusiast...
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The Seine-Maritime has an oceanic climate. Bordered by the English Channel, temperatures are mild, ranging from an av...
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The Caux Seine agglo museums, MuséoSeine, the museum of the Norman Seine in Rives-en-Seine, and Juliobona, the Gallo-Roman museum in Lillebonne, are pleased to welcome the public to represent two facets of the Seine-Maritime. While the former takes visitors to the heart of the history of the Seine estuary, the latter invites them to discover the local Gallo-Roman heritage collections. During a trip to the north of the Normandy region, these ...
Throughout the summer, Petit Futé offers you its good tips and ideas for trips throughout France to make the most of this summer. Maryline and Stéphan have suggested that you go to the gates of Champagne in Château-Thierry, enjoy the really cool programme at the Parc de la Villette in Paris, listen to the cicadas and go and see the Good Mother in Marseille, explore the wide open spaces of the wild dunes in Quiberon, in the magnificent ...
A motorcycle tour in Normandy is an ideal opportunity to enjoy the many faces of the region. On the one hand, the trip reveals beautiful seascapes, beaches that have left their mark on history, but also inland, rural areas that invite you to stroll around, discovering the villages and the gastronomy. And don't forget to visit the big cities of the region, which have an interesting heritage and a rich cultural life. A motorcycle road trip in ...
Normandy has six"Most Beautiful Villages in France". All of these villages have been awarded the label for their architectural beauty, their flowers and their little extra soul that makes you want to come back and stroll around. From Lyons-la-Forêt and its atmosphere of yesteryear to Saint-Céneri-le-Gérei and its lush greenery, via Barfleur and its exceptional location facing the sea, Normandy never ceases to seduce lovers of peaceful, ...
