Between Rouen and the Pays de Bray, the Caux Vexin region is waiting to welcome you.
Here, escape is everywhere: in the living forests, the sculpted gardens, the local flavors and the stories that span the centuries. A destination full of character just waiting for you…
The only question is: where do you start?
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Jardindessculptures V Debels Sma 6Start with an adrenalin rush at the Arbr’en Ciel park, with its tree climbing, zip lines and suspended courses. Here, you can push yourself to the limit, have fun and come back for more!
For a gentler but just as magical getaway, head for the Parc de Clères with your family, where red pandas, pink flamingos and wallabies roam freely in the heart of an enchanting botanical park.
Garden lovers will be delighted at Jardin du Mesnil or Jardin Agapanthe, for an invigorating breath of fresh air.
And if you’re in the mood for a more active stroll, get out the bikes or put on your sneakers: the Pays de Bray trails wind through hills, hedged farmland and small half-timbered villages. Enough to fill your day with landscapes that move as much as you do!
In Ry, the setting for Madame Bovary comes to life before your very eyes. This charming village invites you to follow a literary trail punctuated by QR codes that plunge you into Flaubert’s world. At every street corner, a scene from the novel comes to life. Explore and learn!
And for a dose ofcontemporary art, head to the Jardin des Sculptures de Bois-Guilbert, where the works blend into the landscape to create a unique spectacle. We’d like to stay there forever!
2024 06 29 Jna 2024 Sma V. Debels 10Step into Norman elegance at Château de Martainville, where the collections of the Musée des Traditions et Arts Normands reveal the richness of the local heritage.
But that’s only the beginning: push on to the Domaine de Bois-Héroult, with its château, romantic park and historic buildings.
Along the way, discoverMortemer Abbey, Normandy’s first Cistercian abbey. Here, you can step back in time without ever getting bored.
Get ready to enjoy! Bite into a creamy camembert or a just-picked apple, let the sparkle of an artisanal cider tickle your palate, and indulge in a slice of golden brioche.
On Mondays, the atmosphere atthe Buchy market is electric: under the 17th-century covered market halls, colorful stalls and fresh produce bustle about, and farm animals add a lively touch to this authentic rendezvous.
Want to experience Normandy up close? Push open the door of a local cider house or farm for a tasting at the source. Here, we share much more than just flavors with you: stories, know-how and a healthy dose of conviviality.
Marche Buchy V.debels Sma 12The Buchy market, one of the oldest in Normandy, is also the last to feature a livestock market. Between the lively negotiations and the gourmet stalls, a whole part of Normandy’s agricultural history is revealed under the listed 17th-century covered market halls.
A unique experience, not to be missed!
Want to extend your stay?
Stay at the Gîte du Château de Bois-Guilbert, surrounded by the estate’s magnificent works of art, or at the chambre d’hôtes Le Petit Moulin à Ry, nestled on the banks of the river.
Enjoy a gourmet getaway with dinner at Chez Ch’Rystophe, where authenticity and conviviality meet for an unforgettable experience. An ideal setting to recharge your batteries, combining nature, culture and gastronomy!
