The Norman art of living Your bolus of culture, crafts and nature

Discover the art and traditions of Normandy in the region’s museums. The Château de Martainville, with its Musée des Traditions et Arts Normands, invites you on a fascinating journey back in time. For epicureans, the Palais Bénédictine is a must-see, with its history and the secrets behind the production of the famous Norman liqueur. Don’t miss MuséoSeine or the Musée des Beaux-Arts de Rouen, where each work tells a unique chapter in the history of Normandy.

On June 6, 1944, the beaches of Normandy became a symbol of freedom regained. In Seine-Maritime, you can walk in the footsteps of history at emblematic sites such as the Bruneval Memorial, which commemorates Operation Biting, or the Kahlburg, a relic of World War II military operations. These sites plunge you into a moving story of an era that changed the history of Europe.

Strolling through the villages of Seine-Maritime, you’ll discover an authentic heritage handed down from generation to generation. These hidden treasures are preserved thanks to the “Patrimoine Rural” label, which highlights washhouses, mills and other wonders. Le Puits d’Auzouville-sur-Ry and Ferme Raimbourg are ideal stops for a total immersion in rural Normandy.

As soon as you set foot in Seine-Maritime, every step of the way becomes an immersion in traditional craftsmanship. Neufchâtel cheese, flax grown according to ancestral methods, refined calvados and Benedictine liqueur… the wealth of Norman craftsmanship never ceases to amaze. Why not stop off at a glass-blower’s workshop in the Bresle Valley, or take part in a cider-making workshop at a local cider house? A true adventure into the heart of the region’s authentic know-how!

And to extend your discovery, let yourself be carried away by the effervescence of the festivals that enliven Seine-Maritime: music, theater, street arts, literature, circus… There’s always an artistic event to celebrate.