Discover Le heron, a hidden gem in Haute-Normandie

In 1228, Saint Louis and his mother Blanche de Castille established the Abbey of Royaumont, today still the largest Cistercian abbey of Ile-de-France. Listed as a historical monument, the abbey has one of the most beautiful examples of Gothic refectory in France. The 7 hectares park, crossed by canals, is labelled "Remarkable garden" by the French Minister of Culture. It has conserved some of its medieval features and today has three gardens: an experimental vegetable garden, opened in 2014, a medieval inspiration garden, and the garden of the monastery transformed into a ravishing French garden in 1912. The abbey is open every day, from 10 am to 6 pm (5:30 pm between November and March). Royaumont Abbey also offers guided visits, heritage and garden activities for children and families every Sunday throughout the year, and holds a music and dance Festival every year in September and October. In 1228, Saint Louis and his mother Blanche de Castille established the Abbey of Royaumont, today still the largest Cistercian abbey of Ile-de-France. Listed as a historical monument, the abbey has one of the most beautiful examples of Gothic refectory in France. The 7 hectares park, crossed by canals, is labelled "Remarkable garden" by the French Minister of Culture. It has conserved some of its medieval features and today has three gardens: an experimental vegetable garden, opened in 2014, a medieval inspiration garden, and the garden of the monastery transformed into a ravishing French garden in 1912. The abbey is open every day, from 10 am to 6 pm (5:30 pm between November and March). Royaumont Abbey also offers guided visits, heritage and garden activities for children and families every Sunday throughout the year, and holds a music and dance Festival every year in September and October.

A special place, assembling a collection of objects associated with the famous French composer in the house where he was born: Claude Debussy's birthplace is located in the historic quarter of Saint-Germain-en-Laye. It was in this 17-century house in the town that Claude Debussy was born, on 22 August 1862, and spent his early childhood. His father ran a china shop on the ground floor. After the composer's death in 1918, it soon became the main gathering place of his many admirers. Once inside, you will discover a wonderful little inner courtyard, where a splendid wooden staircase will lead you up to the museum. The museum, officially recognised as a 'Maison des illustres' ('Houses of the Famous'), displays objects and photographs that help provide a better understanding of the composer's creative process. In fact, Debussy liked to surround himself with objects from different places and artistic movements, which influenced his music. For example, a Japanese lacquered panel, which came from his Parisian mansion, depicting two fish swimming under a willow, musically metamorphosed into 'Poissons d'or', a piano piece (1907). A small museum but a grand tribute to one of France's greatest composers!

Located in the heart of Impressionist country, close to Paris, Saint-Germain-en-Laye and Versailles, the serviced apartments of Residhome Carrières La Défense benefit from an outstanding location. The residential hotel is close to the picturesque town centre, restaurants and shops. It is within easy reach of Paris and the business district of La Défense, with fast access to RER A and Transilien rail services. Carrières-sur-Seine is a town with a country feel. For nearly two centuries it has been the charming green backdrop to pleasant walks, with its Parc de la Mairie (a classified "monument historique" site), washhouse, tithe warehouse, troglodyte houses, windmill, etc. Other sites and features in the area include: the Château de Versailles, the Château de Monte Cristo, a ride aboard the Dénicheur, the Impressionist cruise, the Serre aux Papillons (butterfly farm), the Parc Zoologique de Thoiry, and the Club Hippique de la Jonction at Saint-Germain-en-Laye (riding stables - hacking in the national forest), the Golf de l'Ile Fleurie, etc.

The Domaine de Chantilly, one of the jewels in the crown of France's cultural heritage, which houses the intact treasures of a 19th century prince, Henri d’Orléans, Duke of Aumale. The Domaine included the Castle and the park, the Horse Museum, Stables and Racetrack. 3 unique sites for an exceptional destination. Less than 30 minutes from Roissy, the Domaine de Chantilly, a jewel of French heritage, opens its doors to private and professional event organisers wishing to combine a prestigious setting, history, art and nature. Organise your evening at the largest princely estate in France.

VISIT CHANTILLY AND DISCOVER THE CHATEAU, PARK, AND STABLES THANKS TO THIS TICKET! VISIT CHANTILLY AND DISCOVER THE CHATEAU, PARK, AND STABLES THANKS TO THIS TICKET! Enjoy a visit to the Chantilly chateau. Listed as a hsitoric monument since 1988, visitors can learn all the secrets of the site. Equipped with an audio guide, explore the galleries of paintings and admire the 550 works on show thanks to the Duke of Aumale at the Conde museum. You will also have a chance to visit the appartments and see the decor. Visitors will also have access to the 115 hectare park and private gardens. Created by Andre Le Notre in the 17th century, the French gardens have many statues, fountains, and water mirrors. Discover the Hameau with its 5 small houses, as well as the English gardens with swans and aquatic birds. You might even see the park's kangaroos! Finally, you will be able to visit the stables, which date back to the 18th century, and access the horse museum.

This little gem awaits you on the Ile des Impressionnistes in Chatou : visit the workshops of the Sequana association ! In addition to the visit of the worshop, short cruises aboard the electric-powered boat "Chloé" are possible in spring and summer. Sequana restores and sometimes buids replicas of the boats used during the boating era: yoles, 'périssoires' (a type of dinghy), canoes and sailing boats. The association also does historical research and takes part in various nautical events and festivals. In Spring and Summer, Chloé, an electric boat, accepts 9 passengers in addition to the pilot and the sailor for a guided tour on the Seine. In times of Covid, cruises are limited to 6 people or 9 if they belong to the same family.

The Fournaise museum proposes a meeting with the artist during a show, punctuated by digital animations and videos, in the middle of the atmosphere recreated by the sets of theaters. of the museum. One hundred years after his death, Renoir is back in Chatou hologram! Familiarly, he tells us about his vision of painting, the harsh criticisms of his contemporaries, his workshop secrets, his loves, his relatives ... and the fertile inspiration drawn from the banks of the Seine. At the time of the first scandals, Durand-Ruel and some amateurs give him a decisive support by buying him paintings. Alphonse Fournaise is one of the first! He ordered his portrait and that of his daughter for 200 francs. For more than ten years, Renoir made frequent stays at home and around Chatou where he painted about thirty paintings. Aged nearly forty, he began the ambitious Breakfast of the Boaters. This painting, painted on the balcony of the Maison Fournaise, is the result of long research. The painter feels then that he has arrived "at the end of impressionism". This great admirer of the masters of the Italian Renaissance dreams of making this work a bridge between Veronese, Raphael and the modern life of his century. Retained at the Fournaise by his painting in 1880, he wrote to Monsieur de Bellio: "You will not regret your trip. It is the most beautiful place around Paris. " To complete your experience in the footsteps of Renoir, go back in time on the Fournaise hamlet thanks to the virtual reality helmets, wander among the characters of the Breakfast of the boaters with the tactile tablets or create your own work according to the master in painting Virtual. In this unprecedented show, technology offers an innovative, fun and surprising approach to an immersive journey in the heart of the painter's Impressionist years in Chatou. - Departures of visits every 30 minutes. Come 15 to 20 minutes in advance. - Duration of the show: about 60 minutes

Come and spend a day among France's biggest monuments, all in one park! It's bound to appeal to both young and old! Prepare to explore France and its biggest landmarks in just a few hours by visiting the France Miniature park. Set off on a trip through France and discover 117 monuments reproduced at 1:30 scale and in the setting of a five-hectare park set out in the form of a map of France. Admire all of France's most beautiful sites, from Paris' most beautiful monuments in minature form, to Versailles, the Chateaux of the Loire region, the Auvergne Volcanoes, the Arles Amphitheatre, gothic and roman architecture, Normandy, Mont Saint-Michel and more... On this unconventional yet cultural tour you will find out the stories behind many French monuments. An attractions area, based upon the regions of France is also to be found in the park. Find inspiration for your future trips to France at France Miniature!

The Grand Trianon was designed in 1687 by Jules Hardouin-Mansart to allow King Louis XIV to escape the excessive luxury of the Court and to safeguard his love affairs there. The site indeed exudes a sense of intimacy and refinement. The palace is inspired by Italian architecture and invites you to poetry and leisurely strolls. It was built on the site of Louis XIV’s former Porcelain Trianon. A little fun fact: in the past, the Grand Trianon was surrounded by thousands of potted flowers, which were changed every day. Today, this tradition is still maintained with each season. The spectacle was truly unique: flowerbeds bursting with blooms of every color and a wide variety of fragrances filled the air. Later on, the Grand Trianon was frequented by Napoleon Bonaparte and by Presidents of the Republic. From 1962 to 1966, General de Gaulle entrusted André Malraux, then Minister of Cultural Affairs, with the restoration of the Grand Trianon.

All occasions are good to offer a personalized embroidered gift: birth, wedding, birthday, retirement, declaration of love... In Ry, in her charming workshop, a real Ali Baba's cave, Graines de Fée offers you numerous articles made of linen and flaxseed, and zero waste articles: washable wipes, revisited ties, men's shirts transformed into aprons... and novelties such as flaxseed heaters from Normandy. Muriel, a real enthusiast and lace maker, offers lace demonstrations "frivolity" on request. Initiation to lace 13 ? for one hour. Sewing classes for children (6-12 years old in groups of 6 children, 18 ? per child). Private lessons for adults (35 ? for 2 hours).

Discover Delphine's striking artistic universe! Take part, visit her studio or attend one of her exhibitions. Permanent exhibition at La p'tite Gale'RY. Grande rue RY Delphine Devos loves to share her passion and talent with other art lovers. From her beginnings in the 1990s to her exhibitions at the Grand Palais in Paris in 2020, her career has been a rich and profound evolution. She brings expressionist sculptures and paintings to life, exploring the female body with sensuality and generosity. Her works express the scars of life and the wounds of the soul in a melancholy yet poetic way. She works in sculpture using a self-hardening clay technique, and in acrylic and oil paint on linen canvas.

It is between the Seine valley and the Pays de Bray, between the Pays de Caux and the Vexin, that the charming commune of Ry is located, in the Seine-Maritime region, about twenty kilometers from Rouen. The porch of its church Saint-Sulpice, obtained the label "Rural Heritage" by the Department in 2021 in order to develop this remarkable architectural element. Accompanied by my friend Isabelle, we are leaving today to join the country of Emma Bovary. Both lovers of literature, the village of Ry seems familiar to us, as it inspired Gustave Flaubert. We are also very curious to know more about this 16th century porch that we were told about at the tourist office. Well indicated by directional signs, we go up to the Saint-Sulpice church. There are several possibilities for parking: either along the low wall of the church, or by parking on the parking lot provided for this purpose by taking an ascending road along the church. We choose the second option. Equipped with our cameras, we are ready to start our visit. At the gate of the cemetery, we find ourselves in front of the tomb of Delphine and Eugène Delamare. This couple, whose wife was the subject of a scandal in the 19th century press, was probably the model for the plot of Gustave Flaubert's novel: Mme Bovary. Then we arrive by the side of the church porch and are amazed by the 16th century carved wooden lace, classified as a historical monument and inspired by the Italian Renaissance. Standing on a stone base, the porch contrasts with the simplicity of the church. We admire the finesse and richness of its decoration. Isabelle is shooting with her camera. By zooming in, she can observe the details of the biblical figures, the animal or warlike representations. On my side, I am intrigued by the figures of the monsters at the end of each beam which support the vault in the shape of an overturned boat, characteristic of the Norman architecture. Isabelle and I are having a contest to see who can find the biblical details in this porch, a true work of art. Beyond its primary function, the originality of this porch is that it is an open-air book on the social, military and religious history of the 16th century. We are happy to be in this precious place and without any doubt unique in Seine-Maritime! We keep on taking pictures and Isabelle tells me she will put some on Instagram. "Excellent idea", I tell her, "a site like this must be more known"! Before leaving, we enter the church to appreciate the freshness of this simple place dedicated to prayer. We rest there for a few minutes. Observing in silence from our seated position the walls, stained glass windows and furniture. Then we decide to go back to our car. As we don't want to leave the charming village of Ry, we decide to continue our discovery by the pedestrian circuit "In the footsteps of Emma Bovary" whose pretty informative panels mark out the heart of the village. Here we go again for a new cultural discovery!

Jean-Marc de Pas, a sculptor, has opened his studio in Bois-Guilbert in 1989. A landscape artist deep down in his heart, he has created a vast poetic setting, a 17-acre sculpture garden dotted with 70 of his famous works that celebrate nature, surrounding a family chateau, listed as a "Remarkable Garden" by the French Ministry of Culture. The artist and sculptor also creates works of art for public places, companies and private individuals and holds contemporary art exhibitions on the ground floor of the chateau where he lives. His studio can be visited by appointment for groups during a visit of the garden, for special projects or at the end of the garden opening hours from 4 to 6 pm at weekends if available.

7 ha park set out amongst 17th and 18th century buildings (castle, house, and chapel): approximately sixty monumental bronze works, resin, cement... decorate this wonderful promenade.

Set around a central orchard, the various gardens are presented in a contemporary style and contain pereminals and grasses.

The castle and its outbuildings are located in the heart of a small village that has preserved a remarkable built heritage including not only its church but also a manor house from the beginning of the 17th century, the hospice of the congregation of the sisters of Ernemont founded in the 17th century by Barthélémy de Saint-Ouen, a bread oven, a brick factory as well as a covered well and its rare mechanism. Visitors can take a tour of the village which ends in the park of the castle whose architecture is typical of the late 18th century. The woodwork on the second floor in the Louis XVI style has remained mostly intact since the construction of the castle until today At a time when the Queen's hamlet is being revived, it is interesting to find in the Normandy countryside an example of the art of living and the atmosphere that preceded the Revolution. The room of the mistress of the house has a set of panelling resembling that of the Petit Trianon so dear to Marie-Antoinette. The castle has a portrait of Marie Antoinette, a copy of the original painted by Kucharski in the Temple prison, along with a tiny sample of her widow's dress.

Bistronomic restaurant with an à l'ardoise menu during the week and a simplified à la carte menu for special occasions. Fresh local produce. Homemade products from starter to dessert. Cozy, warm space in an authentic setting with a well inside the restaurant.

La Bonne Pomme is a 22-seat brasserie. It is located right next to the grocery store "Au Panier de la Pommeraye", which won a Mercure d'Or in 2019 in the "Business start-up and takeover" category. Both businesses are owned by the same proprietor. Numerous events take place in the brasserie (theme evenings, dinner concerts, dinner shows). A warm welcome with a smile and good humor awaits you.

L'Auberge Buchoise is a convivial and pleasant place where you can eat a cooking mixing tradition and innovation with quality.

Located between Buchy and Forges-les-Eaux and close to the Mauquenchy racecourse, you will be served traditional cuisine in a rural and green setting. On sunny days, a sunny and flowery terrace awaits you.

For a friendly gathering at home! I travel around Rouen and prepare a tailored meal suited to your event and your guests. We'll discuss the menu together beforehand. It will include fresh and seasonal produce and starts from ?50 pp depending on the dishes chosen. The price for the chef's on-site service/Chef Col‚'s on-site service is a flat rate of 250?. Menu example: ? Celeriac Remoulade with truffle, smoked haddock carpaccio. ? Monkfish Curry and Thai king prawns, fresh coriander. ? Pav‚ d'Albƒtre cheese, mixed baby leaf salad and edible flowers. ? Coconut and Vanilla Blancmange and Rum-Poached Pineapple.

Catherine and Philippe Quesnel are happy to welcome you to La Hulotte Salty... Sweet... everything is homemade with products from the market and the nearby farm. You can enjoy the terrace on sunny days or a cozy table inside when it's chilly for lunch or a snack The daily menu is based on Catherine's inspiration and her market finds. The meals are entirely prepared according to her "little secret" recipes, the teas are of high quality and Philippe takes care of the choice of beers, ciders and wines. Meat products are served separately so that vegetarians can enjoy the same meal.

In this Norman setting, a few minutes away from Rouen, you will be welcome in a place where music instruments and gastronomic savours live in harmony. Olivier LELONG, a famous chef, will make you discover his passion : delight his guests’ taste buds with his sweet and varied cooking.

The Rest'AuthEntique is a creative and refined restaurant that uses only fresh and seasonal produce. It has 4 private dining rooms that can seat from 6 to 40 people and a terrace shaded by trees.

The chef Maël Brument and his team are waiting for you in this authentic place with its home-made products.

Come to eat and enjoy a bright and warm setting and a quality, cosmopolitan, local and organic cuisine. Created in 2017, Léo à Table is the inclusive restaurant of the Hauts de Rouen, a place of conviviality and a tool for professional integration dedicated to the restaurant business. A unique place that develops new services (order and delivery service, co-working space, point of sale of local products...).

Stay in the heart of an orchard, only 1 hour and 30 minutes away from Paris. Come and stay in this pretty wood barrel, and relax at the bottom of the Andelle Valley. There is a private and enclosed garden overlooking the sheep. The holiday accommodation comprises a bedroom with a double bed (140 cm) and a single bunk bed (90 cm), a separate bathroom with composting toilet and wash basin supplied by a water canister. Outside, there is a terrace with garden furniture, and a playground, a badminton net and a petanque terrain are available in the owners garden (50 metres away from the barrel). Breakfast is served in the barrel and is made with local and homemade products. It is an unusual holiday home, so there is no running water and electricity. There is a solar shower available outside the barrel.

On the edge of the Lyons forest and the river, this independent gîte offers a peaceful setting for your vacations or weekends. Come and get away from it all in the beautiful Normandy countryside, just 1h30 from Paris! Welcome to l'écrin de l'Andelle A green setting on the banks of the river, ideal for rejuvenation. Our gîte can accommodate 8 to 10 people for a course, or 6 people for rental. L'écrin de l'Andelle is open to anyone wishing to recharge their batteries in a caring environment. We offer sessions and weekends based on themes close to our hearts. On-demand stays are also possible. We welcome all those who want to take advantage of a natural setting, take a break, get their mind off things& leaders, alone or with their teams, to work on managerial postures and interpersonal relations. Depending on your number, our Gîte offer includes: Room 1: 2 single beds Room 2: 2 single beds Room 3: 1 double bed

Located 30 km away from Rouen, in the Andelle Valley and in the heart of the forest of Lyons, detached brick holiday cottage situated in a horse riding centre. 150 m² enclosed garden. Stalls for horses and pastures available. Bike to rent. On the ground floor: open kitchen (microwave), dining room with TV and decorative fireplace, separate toilet. Upstairs: bedroom on a mezzanine with 1 double bed, 1 single bed and a baby bed, bathroom and toilet. Electric heating: from 01/10 to 30/04: 8€/day. Housecleaning service: 25€. Linen rental. Tourist tax.

Enjoy our charming holiday cottage in the heart of a haven of nature, close to Ry (25 minutes away from Rouen), to the Château de Vascoeuil and the Château de Martainville. A former, fully renovated, cart-house, the holiday cottage is completely detached. You will be able to make the most of the outdoor space that includes a large enclosed garden planted with trees (garden furniture and deckchairs available). In the kitchen, you will have everything you need to prepare nice meals (tableware, pots and pans, cooktop, microwave, etc.). A kettle and Senseo coffee pod machine are also available along with coffee pods and tea bags. The bedroom is on the mezzanine. There is a queen-size bed (160 x 200 cm). There is also a sofa bed, so the holiday cottage can sleep 4 people in all. Entrance through a large electric gate used by guests only. You will then be able to park your car in a small car park. The 3,500 sq m garden is completely accessible.

The Domaine des Vallées that can sleep 27 people welcomes you to a green setting 30 minutes away from Rouen. Three double bedrooms and three dormitories.

The gîte "l'Arc en ciel" welcomes you in a charming garden with a pond and ducks located near many sites to visit. Terrace on the edge of the pond with deckchairs. Sunny nature corner with garden furniture, parasol, sunbeds.

"Dust of stars to sprinkle your sweetest dreams"... This charming cocoon promises you a timeless stay in this pretty little Normandy area between the Andelle valley and the Lyons forest, in a village of character with some shops. On their beautiful property which was the former farm of the Vascoeuil castle, next door, Sylvie and Philippe welcome you and offer you this pretty half-timbered little house : you will find the charm of bricks and beams old objects ancie of family skilfully diverted, mixed with contemporary keys, in soft and warm tones. In addition, try a truly unusual night in the authentic Gypsy caravan full of charm ! Relax with the wood stove or on the terrace... escape ! Here, a creed : the concern for your comfort. Equestrian home in the meadow or boxes, walks with the donkeys. The Maisonette is composed, on the ground floor, of a bedroom with double bed (pretty bed linen) facing the fireplace, a small kitchen, a bathroom with walk-in shower and a separate toilet. Upstairs, attic, with a view of the castle and gardens, small lounge where games, toys and books evolve according to guests, and 1 single bed. Side caravan : double bed in alcove (120x190), small relaxation area near the wood stove or on the terrace with a just superb view on grassland and horses, the castle and the village, and the forest in the distance ; dining area and sink, dry toilets outside (the trailer works with the house). Gourmet breakfast with homemade pastries and jams, oranges, locally produced and often organic.

We are pleased to welcome you to our wood cabins located on the bank of our lake in our 15 acres of parkland. The Château de Belmesnil has 3 unusual and comfortable cabins to offer ultimate relaxation surrounded by nature. This out-of-the-ordinary accommodation promises a romantic and bucolic experience that you will not forget.

The Château de Belmesnil offers 10 bedrooms to experience a change of scene: Four suites with whirlpool bath, three Luxury and three carefully decorated Club bedrooms. Our bedrooms have been renovated with an elegant and romantic design.

Pretty well-equipped trailer in the heart of a working farm (breeding of beef cattle present on site, in a building 50m from the trailer, from 15/11 to 15/04). The garden is crossed by an unprotected river (fishing authorized with permit) and you can admire a real watermill at the entrance to the property. Possibility of visiting the farm and attending the feeding of the animals on request from the owner. Shop selling beef/veal and local products on site (milk, butter, cheese, jam...). Sale of beef and veal every Wednesday and Saturday of even weeks, 24-hour distributor in the town of Rebets. 3 dogs roam freely on the site. The location of this accommodation, in the Héronchelles valley, is particularly suitable for lovers of the terroir and the countryside. Covered terrace. - kitchen area (ceramic hob with 2 burners, Senséo coffee maker, single sink, combined microwave, fridge with freezer section), - dining area, - convertible corner sofa (sleeps 2 people), TV, - toilet, - bathroom (1 basin, shower), - 1 bedroom (1 double bed 160x200cm, 1 single bed 80x200cm folding above the double bed), Exterior: - garden furniture, barbecue, deck chairs - private parking for 2 cars