Alabaster Coast, Etretat: long walk in a breathtaking resort

Of all the towns along the Alabaster Coast (Côte d'Albâtre) in Haute-Normandie (Upper Normandy, France), Étretat has the most spectacular views, both looking at and looking down from its famous chalk cliffs and needles, which were so beloved as a subject by the Impressionist painters (Claude Monet made more than 60 paintings there!). The town has some lovely old buildings, but is best known as the prettiest seaside resort between Le Havre and Dieppe, flanked by dramatic chalk cliffs, even several arches, as well as charming coves and beaches.

You will not just stay on the beach, but you will be invited to take the paths that go up the cliffs. You will climb the paths and walk along the cliff's edges for quite a distance. This will provide you with spectacular views. You will need good walking shoes, a hat and sunglasses.

www.etretat.net/office_de_tourisme_etretat/pages/anglais_accueil.php

Route des Abbayes: medieval history and beautiful roman architecture (short walk)

The Normandy abbeys route encompasses the most prestigious architectural sites of breathtaking beauties and fascinating history: Norman abbeys, thousand year old foundations… some lie along the great pilgrimage routes and tourist itineraries, while others are located in the green folds of the countryside; some have remained homes to religious communities, whereas others have found a new vocation as museums or cultural centers. Some are splendid ruins, others are still used as Parish churches nowadays. All of them retain their power to attract us and invite us to the heart of Mystery, a voyage in medieval times…

For this excursion, we will visit Saint-Martin de Boscherville, where stands one of the most prestigious Roman abbeys in the Haute-Normandie region, called Saint-Georges Abbey. Nestling in the Seine Valley, on the edge of the forest of Roumare, Saint-Georges de Boscherville is an ideal place to visit and for a walk through a site with two thousand years of history.

www.abbaye-saint-georges.com/gb/saint-georges-abbey.php

The old city of Rouen: a guided tour by foot in the city

Discover Rouen, the historical capital town of Normandy ; its historical centre with half timbered houses, its architectural treasures such as Notre Dame Cathedral, whose façade was immortalized on Monet's paintings, the magnificent Saint-Ouen Abbey church, the flamboyant gothic Saint-Maclou church. Follow in the steps of historical personages such as Joan of Arc, Pierre Corneille, Gustave Flaubert and many others who have contributed to Rouen's prestigious history. You will also have the opportunity to see more than 100 famous Impressionist paintings gathered in the Fine Art Museum for the festival "Rouen, the city of Impressionism".

www.rouentourisme.com/default.asp?ext=en

Alabaster Coast, Etretat: long walk in a breathtaking resort

Of all the towns along the Alabaster Coast (Côte d'Albâtre) in Haute-Normandie (Upper Normandy, France), Étretat has the most spectacular views, both looking at and looking down from its famous chalk cliffs and needles, which were so beloved as a subject by the Impressionist painters (Claude Monet made more than 60 paintings there!). The town has some lovely old buildings, but is best known as the prettiest seaside resort between Le Havre and Dieppe, flanked by dramatic chalk cliffs, even several arches, as well as charming coves and beaches.

You will not just stay on the beach, but you will be invited to take the paths that go up the cliffs. You will climb the paths and walk along the cliff's edges for quite a distance. This will provide you with spectacular views. You will need good walking shoes, a hat and sunglasses.

www.etretat.net/office_de_tourisme_etretat/pages/anglais_accueil.php

Route des Abbayes: medieval history and beautiful roman architecture (short walk)

The Normandy abbeys route encompasses the most prestigious architectural sites of breathtaking beauties and fascinating history: Norman abbeys, thousand year old foundations… some lie along the great pilgrimage routes and tourist itineraries, while others are located in the green folds of the countryside; some have remained homes to religious communities, whereas others have found a new vocation as museums or cultural centers. Some are splendid ruins, others are still used as Parish churches nowadays. All of them retain their power to attract us and invite us to the heart of Mystery, a voyage in medieval times…

For this excursion, we will visit Saint-Martin de Boscherville, where stands one of the most prestigious Roman abbeys in the Haute-Normandie region, called Saint-Georges Abbey. Nestling in the Seine Valley, on the edge of the forest of Roumare, Saint-Georges de Boscherville is an ideal place to visit and for a walk through a site with two thousand years of history.

www.abbaye-saint-georges.com/gb/saint-georges-abbey.php

The old city of Rouen: a guided tour by foot in the city

Discover Rouen, the historical capital town of Normandy ; its historical centre with half timbered houses, its architectural treasures such as Notre Dame Cathedral, whose façade was immortalized on Monet's paintings, the magnificent Saint-Ouen Abbey church, the flamboyant gothic Saint-Maclou church. Follow in the steps of historical personages such as Joan of Arc, Pierre Corneille, Gustave Flaubert and many others who have contributed to Rouen's prestigious history. You will also have the opportunity to see more than 100 famous Impressionist paintings gathered in the Fine Art Museum for the festival "Rouen, the city of Impressionism".

www.rouentourisme.com/default.asp?ext=en

Alabaster Coast, Etretat: long walk in a breathtaking resort

Of all the towns along the Alabaster Coast (Côte d'Albâtre) in Haute-Normandie (Upper Normandy, France), Étretat has the most spectacular views, both looking at and looking down from its famous chalk cliffs and needles, which were so beloved as a subject by the Impressionist painters (Claude Monet made more than 60 paintings there!). The town has some lovely old buildings, but is best known as the prettiest seaside resort between Le Havre and Dieppe, flanked by dramatic chalk cliffs, even several arches, as well as charming coves and beaches.

You will not just stay on the beach, but you will be invited to take the paths that go up the cliffs. You will climb the paths and walk along the cliff's edges for quite a distance. This will provide you with spectacular views. You will need good walking shoes, a hat and sunglasses.

www.etretat.net/office_de_tourisme_etretat/pages/anglais_accueil.php

Route des Abbayes: medieval history and beautiful roman architecture (short walk)

The Normandy abbeys route encompasses the most prestigious architectural sites of breathtaking beauties and fascinating history: Norman abbeys, thousand year old foundations… some lie along the great pilgrimage routes and tourist itineraries, while others are located in the green folds of the countryside; some have remained homes to religious communities, whereas others have found a new vocation as museums or cultural centers. Some are splendid ruins, others are still used as Parish churches nowadays. All of them retain their power to attract us and invite us to the heart of Mystery, a voyage in medieval times…

For this excursion, we will visit Saint-Martin de Boscherville, where stands one of the most prestigious Roman abbeys in the Haute-Normandie region, called Saint-Georges Abbey. Nestling in the Seine Valley, on the edge of the forest of Roumare, Saint-Georges de Boscherville is an ideal place to visit and for a walk through a site with two thousand years of history.

www.abbaye-saint-georges.com/gb/saint-georges-abbey.php

The old city of Rouen: a guided tour by foot in the city

Discover Rouen, the historical capital town of Normandy ; its historical centre with half timbered houses, its architectural treasures such as Notre Dame Cathedral, whose façade was immortalized on Monet's paintings, the magnificent Saint-Ouen Abbey church, the flamboyant gothic Saint-Maclou church. Follow in the steps of historical personages such as Joan of Arc, Pierre Corneille, Gustave Flaubert and many others who have contributed to Rouen's prestigious history. You will also have the opportunity to see more than 100 famous Impressionist paintings gathered in the Fine Art Museum for the festival "Rouen, the city of Impressionism".

www.rouentourisme.com/default.asp?ext=en