Toursim
Outdoor activities, nature
Walks, rambles, hikes and bike rides
The river and its loops offer no less than 23 walking circuits with a range of 2 to 15 km
The forest of Roumare and the river banks of the Seine provide a wonderful setting for bike rides.
Visits of the forest around two themes
For more details : Rouen City
Circuits in the Boucles de la Seine Normande
You might also want to try the thatched cottages trail that meanders along the river and takes you into the local bogs and typical villages
The city of Rouen
The formal capital of the dukes of Normandy is a big town that numbers 100,000 inhabitants. It is sometimes referred to as the town with 100 church-towers and is renowned for its historic heritage and architecture, its gourmet Norman cuisine and its quiet surroundings
Visitors will greatly enjoy wandering around the old centre of Rouen and its large pedestrian precinct (rue du Gros Horloge which takes you to the spectacular Great Clock housed in a Gothic belfry with a Renaissance archway, rue Saint Romain, rue Damiette, rue Eau de Robec, etc.) or they can also choose to stroll along the north bank of the river where they will see the new transporter bridge inaugurated in 2008 (the longest of its kind in Europe – it is 670 meters long).
Rouen is the perfect haunt for museum lovers. There are several museums in Rouen, including a Museum of Fine Arts (with an important display of Impressionist Paintings) and a Museum of Ceramics (historically an important product in the town).
Sporting and recreational activities in Saint-Martin de Boscherville and the vicinity
Horse riding
Le Genetey 76840 Saint Martin de BoschervilleTel.: 00 33 (0)2 35 32 00 43
Accrobranche Rope Park
The Espace Normandie Aventure Park offers 5 canopy tours of increasing difficulty in a privately-owned park.
Espace Normandie Aventure, Val Saint-Léonard 76480 Saint Martin de BoschervilleTel.: 00 33 (0)6 71 17 36 03
Cruise on the river Seine
On Saturdays, from May to October, you can embark on a cruise from Rouen to Duclair or from Rouen to La Bouille and fully enjoy the glorious sight of the city and the neighbouring countryside from the water.
Booking is compulsory.
Other activities
- A rail-bike tour in the Austreberthe valley- Archery lessons- Themed walks for adults and children (to collect mushrooms, watch birds, etc.)
Historic Normandy
Norman abbeys circuit
Three of the abbeys -out of the 30-odd that can be visited today- lie at the heart of the regional park.They are : Saint George’s abbey with its formal 18th century garden, next to Les Hostises de Boscherville B&B. To discover more: Abbaye de Saint Georges de Boscherville, Abbaye de Jumièges ,Saint Wandrille
Besides the three above-mentioned abbeys Saint-Ouen abbey church in Rouen is well worth a visit. It is renowned for its flamboyant Gothic style.
Further away to the west, in Gruchet le Valasse, not far from the mouth of the river Seine, you will find the abbey of Notre-Dame du Voeu.
Manor of Villers
For more information : Manor of Villers & Parks and Gardens of France