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Leisure and activities in Rouen, Seine-Maritime (76) and Normandy
Terres de France Rouen Flaubert - Seine-Maritime (76)
On-site activities
Enjoy activities on site or close to the Terres de France Rouen Flaubert apartment hotel, furnished apartment rentals in Rouen.
Activities in the region
The activities in the region are rich and exciting. From sightseeing to wine tasting, you’re sure to find what you’re looking for.
Visits and Heritage
Discover the rich cultural and traditional heritage of Rouen, a city of tales and legends steeped in history.
Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Rouen
Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Rouen
Chef-d’œuvre de l’architecture gothique, cette cathédrale a inspiré de nombreuses œuvres de Claude Monet.
Le Gros-Horloge
Le Gros-Horloge
Horloge astronomique du XIVᵉ siècle située sur une arche enjambant la rue éponyme, c’est l’un des monuments emblématiques de Rouen.
Place du Vieux-Marché
Place du Vieux-Marché
Lieu historique où Jeanne d’Arc fut brûlée en 1431, cette place est aujourd’hui animée par de nombreux restaurants et cafés.
Historial Jeanne d'Arc
Historial Jeanne d'Arc
Installé dans l’archevêché de la cathédrale, ce musée retrace la vie et le procès de Jeanne d’Arc à travers une scénographie moderne.
Nature
Normandy offers a wide variety of landscapes, with beautiful beaches, rugged rocky coasts and lush green hinterland. Come and discover this unspoilt countryside.
The beaches of Normandy
The beaches of Normandy
Rouen, despite its inland location, offers relatively quick access to many of Normandy’s beaches. Here are a few of the nearest beaches.
- Pourville-sur-Mer: A 55-minute drive from Rouen, this beach is appreciated for its picturesque setting.
- Dieppe: Approximately 57 minutes from Rouen, Dieppe is one of France’s oldest seaside resorts, offering a vast pebble beach overlooking the cliffs of the Côte d’Albâtre.
- Quiberville: Approximately 58 minutes away, this beach is ideal for those seeking a quieter environment.
- Fécamp: Approximately 59 minutes from Rouen, Fécamp is a renowned seaside resort with a large pebble beach and marina.
- Saint-Valery-en-Caux: Also around 59 minutes away, this typically Norman beach is lined with smooth, round pebbles.
Sports and leisure
Rouen and the surrounding area offer a variety of sporting activities to suit all ages and levels. Here are a few options to consider.
Canoë-kayak
Canoë-kayak
Sail the Seine with Canoë-Club Normand, the ideal way to discover the city from a different angle.
Tree climbing
Tree climbing
The Sequoia Aventure park offers tree courses for all levels, perfect for an outing with family or friends.
Hiking and mountain biking
Hiking and mountain biking
The surrounding forests, such as the Roumare forest, offer numerous marked trails for walkers and cyclists. The apartment hotel is ideally located for the Seine cycle route.
Voile et sports nautiques
Voile et sports nautiques
Nearby leisure centers offer introductory courses and equipment hire for sailing, paddling and water skiing.
Gastronomy
Here’s a summary of the gastronomic highlights in Rouen and the wider Normandy region.
Normandy pie
Normandy pie
with apples, crème fraîche and sometimes calvados.
Camembert de Normandie AOP
Camembert de Normandie AOP
Normandy’s most famous soft cheese with a bloomy rind
Normandy cider
Normandy cider
Mild or brut, a must with crêpes or galettes.
Calvados
Calvados
Apple brandy, ideal as a digestive or in a “trou normand”.
