Le Bois de Villequier

In the Seine valley, the Bois de Villequier nature reserve overlooks the meandering river, offering pleasant views of the Seine and the picturesque village of Villequier. Benefiting from the presence of numerous springs, favorable exposure and particular relief, it is home to a wide variety of flora and fauna, which can be discovered along the site?s footpaths. The wet woodlands of Bois de Villequier are remarkable for the presence of rare plant and animal species, including a number of endangered insects. Numerous waterholes and ponds are also ideal for observing amphibians, particularly spotted salamanders.
Villequier?s history dates back to Roman times. In fact, there is an area on the site known as "Caesar's Camp", where a camp and fortifications were erected between 3000 and 1500 BC. The Commune de Villequier is also linked to Victor Hugo, and in particular his daughter Léopoldine, who drowned in the Seine on September 4, 1843. Léopoldine?s grave can be seen in the cemetery, and there is a museum dedicated to the writer in Villequier.
The site is owned and managed by the Département de la Seine-Maritime.