Castle-Themed Short Break

Day 1

• 10:00 AM – Visit to the Domaine de Bois-Héroult: the formal French gardens, the grand outbuilding, and the Gabriel de Broglie library.
• 12:30 PM – Lunch at Auberge Bucheoise (bistronomic cuisine), or at the crêperie Les Anciennes Halles in Buchy, or at the traditional restaurant La Charette in Bosc-Bordel.
• 2:15 PM to 4:00 PM – Visit to the Jardin des Sculptures at the Château de Bois-Guibert – current exhibition celebrating 400 years of the estate.
• 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM – Visit and aperitif at Château d’Ernemont-sur-Buchy.

Dinner, overnight stay, and breakfast at Château de Belmesnil. Meal prepared by Chef Colé, or dinner, overnight stay, and breakfast at Hotel la Bertlière.

Day 2

• 10:30 AM – Visit to the Château de Martainville, Museum of Norman Traditions and Arts, and its restored garden.
• 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM – Lunch at Ch’rystophe in Ry.
• 3:30 PM to 5:00 PM – Visit to Château de Vascoeuil and its park, a Center for Art and History, labeled as an outstanding destination. Currently showing the Visionaries exhibition.

Alternative Itinerary

Dinner, overnight stay, and breakfast at Relais de Montigny or Clos de la Vaupalière or Campanile Hotel Rouen Barentin.

Day 2

• 10:30 AM – Visit to the Matmut Contemporary Art Center – Daniel Havis.
• 12:30 PM to 2:00 PM – Lunch at L’Adresse restaurant in Roumare.
• 3:30 PM to 5:30 PM – Visit to Château de Bosmelet, featuring the Alain Germain collection.