Impressionist charm in La BouilleBetween winding meanders and bucolic landscapes, the villages of Jumièges, La Bouille, Villequier and Rives-en-Seine reveal the living poetry of Normandy.
These places, bathed in a singular light, have inspired the greatest artists and continue to attract dreamers and adventurers. Here, everything reminds us of a heritage to be experienced, a Normandy with a thousand facets that astonishes and moves. Meet us.
Victor Hugo House - Villequier
Jumièges Abbey
MuséoSeine Rives-en-Seine/Caudebec-en-CauxIn this little port nestling on the banks of the Seine, everything exudes the softness of an Impressionist painting. William Turner and Eugène Boudin captured the unique light that envelops the cobbled streets and half-timbered houses.
Today, galleries and studios promise a thrilling experience of art in the present. Stroll along the river, then sit on a terrace and savor the moment, a cup of tea in hand, as you watch the tranquil ballet of the barges. Welcome to La Bouille.
Villequier still echoes in the footsteps of Victor Hugo, whose memories are revealed in the family museum. This place, imbued with melancholy and beauty, plunges you into the intimacy of the writer and the landscapes he cherished.
But Villequier is more than just its past: the village is open to contemporary artists, seduced by the gentle landscapes and soothing energy of its banks. A stroll along the banks of the Seine is all it takes to understand what inspires them here: the discreet harmony of a place where time flows differently.
The spectacular ruins of Jumièges Abbey, nicknamed “the most beautiful ruin in France”, tell the story of a thousand years of history. As you stroll through its arches, open to the sky, you’ll understand why Flaubert and Hugo found so much to dream about.
Today, this majestic setting continues to inspire painters and photographers in search of new perspectives. Extend your escapade to the surrounding orchards: breathe in the sweet air, bite into a juicy apple, and feel Jumièges whisper its secrets to you.
In Rives-en-Seine, each village has its own personality. In Caudebec-en-Caux, the Notre-Dame church, a Gothic masterpiece, dominates the landscape before inviting you to stroll along the quay, surrounded by picturesque houses.
In Saint-Wandrille, the thousand-year-old abbey imposes its serenity, while its monks perpetuate the art of brewing. In Villequier, the gentle pace of life blends with literary inspiration for an inspiring break.
Here, to get lost is to get found. Every detour holds a surprise: an exhibition, a workshop, or a sunset over the Seine.
