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Summer break in Normandy

Are you looking for the perfect destination combining gardens and heritage, just a short distance from Rouen and less than an hour from Dieppe?

Normandie Caux Vexin welcomes you to one of its charming cottages, guesthouses, or hotels for an enchanting getaway.

On the agenda: visits to gardens and castles, hikes along cool forest trails, and bistronomic dining. Enjoy cycling excursions, museum visits, and even a vintage treasure cave.

You prefer forests and the Seine Valley, just a few minutes’ drive from Dieppe and Rouen? Welcome to the Relais de Montigny. It is the ideal starting point for exploring the Roumare Forest, the “Monumental Forest,” and the Matmut Contemporary Art Center. Follow the example of cycling influencers Lao and Théo and stay for dinner at the Relais. Looking for something unique? Stay in the Express No. 14630 railway carriage lounge in Sierville.

Around Montville and Clères, near the lake, the Firefighters Museum, and the park, La Grange des Marettes offers several guest rooms in a typically Norman setting. Enjoy a timeless midweek escape in one of the cabins at Les Granges de Bosc Grimont, complete with a jacuzzi.

For dining, La Popote and Brasserie du Parc offer refined menus, while Le Bouche à Oreille and Le Bistrot du Tendos provide a livelier, more musical atmosphere. You can also enjoy a meal between rounds of golf.

Further north, La Grange d’Yquebeuf welcomes you with its cottage and spa. Nearby, discover the ABV Vintage antique shop, the Agapanthe Garden in the charming village of Grigneuseville, and the restaurant La Confiance Family.

The village of Quincampoix, located at the start of the Thermal Route cycle path, invites you to stay at Cottage des Hauts Poiriers, an ultra-cozy retreat with a swimming pool and spa, available for online booking. Food lovers can enjoy Maison Vatelier and its famous brioche specialties, the gourmet delicatessen and wine shop “Au Goût du Vrai,” and Rest’Authentique for a delicious dinner. The guest rooms at Ferme de la Houssaye, nestled in a picturesque valley, offer the peaceful charm of the countryside just five minutes from the city.

In Morgny-la-Pommeraye, also along the Thermal Route cycle path, the Tiny House and Au Verger de la Pommeraye guest room are perfect accommodations for nature lovers. Friendly homemade cuisine awaits at Le Panier de la Pommeraye. Nearby in Vieux-Manoir, Anne’s guest rooms are full of charm, and for lunch, you can enjoy a meal at Sauce, the Norman pub.

The Château d’Ernemont-sur-Buchy, a bright 18th-century residence, is an ideal base for discovering the Valérianes Gardens, the Sculpture Garden, Château de Bois-Guilbert, Domaine de Bois-Héroult, and Le Colombier d’Yville perched atop its hill.

We also recommend the Buchy market, held every Monday under the covered market hall, along with its many restaurants: fine dining at Auberge Bûcheoise, brasserie-style cuisine at Little Garden, and crêpes at Aux Anciennes Halles.

In Ry, the guest rooms at Graines de Fée offer simple comfort in the heart of the village, while Le Petit Moulin immerses you in the heritage of the 7th favorite village of the French in 2024. For dinner, enjoy a romantic atmosphere at Ch’Rystophe in the center of Ry, or a more countryside setting at Auberge de Papa, where you can also stay overnight. Around these villages, discover the Plume and Angélique gardens, Château de Vascoeuil, and Château de Martainville. For a longer stay with all the comforts of home, choose Gîte du Bel Event in Ry or Gîte du Four à Pain in Fresne-le-Plan.

Two special recommendations for romantics: the Baroque Room at Château de Belmesnil and the treetop cabin at Domaine de Fontaine-Châtel.

Thumbnail photo: Le Four à Pain in Fresne-le-Plan. Photo credit: OTNCV.