Explore Vandrimare, Eure, Haute-Normandie

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.

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.

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 built in 1687 by Jules Hardouin-Mansart. Thus, the King Louis XIV could escape from all the ceremony of the Court and relax in the company of his concubines. The Grand Trianon is based on the Italian architecture and invites you to poetry and wandering. One little story: the Grand Trianon used to be surrounded by thousands of flowers in pots that were changed every day. Even now, this tradition is carried on every season. The display was amazing: we could admire flowerbeds of all colours and we could smell lots of scents. Thereafter, the Grand Trianon was frequented by Napoleon Bonaparte and the French Presidents.

The Petit Trianon was built between 1763 and 1768 by the architect Gabriel, requested by Madame de Pompadour, mistress then friend of king Louis XV. Mme de Pompadour was the former mistress of the king but still his friend. She was the instigator of this little palace, built by Gabriel from 1763 to 1768 near the botanical gardens and the new menagerie to entertain him with one of his passions : sciences. To please the Marchioness, always aware of the last trend, the architect changed his rocky aesthetics to adopt pure lines and cubic shape. It was the latest architectural style, called “the Greek style”. It is not as simple as it looks like : each frontage is different, built to reply to its surrounding : the Courtyard, the French Garden and its lovely pavilion, the Botanical Garden and the Flower Garden. Even inside we find a modern style. The decoration of the Small Trianon is more simple than the rest of the estate. It is not about materials, you will notice the absence of gold for example, but more about the fineness and elegance of the sculptures dedicate, like the palace, to nature. Sadly, Mme de Pompadour died before the completion of the Palace in 1764. Nowadays it keeps the souvenir of an other inhabitant : Louis XVI made a gift of the Trianon Estate to his queen Marie-Antoinette in 1774. She lived there a distant life from the court, maybe too distant for some of the courtier.

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.

Mont Valerien : the memorial of fighting France The Mont-Valérien memorial was the main place of execution by the German army on French territory during World War II. These men, murdered because they were resistance fighters condemned to death or hostages, Jews and Communists, are all reminders of our history which naturally made this site a Mecca of national memory. After the war, the site was chosen by General de Gaulle to honor the memory of the Dead for France from 1939 to 1945; he inaugurated the memorial of fighting France there on June 18, 1960. Inside the site, the “Remembrance Trail” allows you to follow the path of those who were about to be shot: from the chapel, the walls of which still keep traces of graffiti engraved by convicts, in the clearing of the executed. The discovery of the Mont-Valérien memorial allows us to better understand what the German repression was, the French collaboration, and what was the journey of those "who loved life to death.

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

In front of the manor, the alleys and avenues are aligned to offer unparalleled romantic routes in an unmistakably British atmosphere. This garden, dedicated to young Angélique, offers a large variety of old roses and hydrangeas, hardy perennials, trees and shrubs.

The castle was built in the 15th and 16th centuries. It houses a fantastic exhibit of everyday s life items in Normandy, from 16th to 19th centuries.Furniture, chinaware, kitchen ustensils, dairy implements are all displayed according to their geographic origin- from the Pays de Bray, the Pays de Caux, and the coast. The top floor of the castle is devoted to Norman costumes.

The castle was built in the 15th and 16th centuries. It houses a fantastic exhibit of everyday s life items in Normandy, from 16th to 19th centuries.Furniture, chinaware, kitchen ustensils, dairy implements are all displayed according to their geographic origin- from the Pays de Bray, the Pays de Caux, and the coast. The top floor of the castle is devoted to Norman costumes.

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).

With a garden planted with trees along the river Seine in the Eure Department, the Manoir de Senneville, built with pink bricks and Vernon stone, dates back to the 16th century. The former typically Norman farmyard has been turned into a pleasant park, ideal to have a walk. The park has been planted 35 years ago by Mr and Mrs de Cournon. The remarkable trees, the little pond, the 17th century cart-house and the 16th century dovecote are part of the harmonious whole.

In Poses, on the bank of the river Seine, facing a protected natural landscape, Michèle Ratel, a post-Impressionist painter, opened the three rooms of her art gallery. She planted a garden by the water, which she designed for painting, as well as a little courtyard with flowers. Her paintings render the atmosphere of the river bank: the flowers, the morning mist, the reflection and transparency of the water. She also draws her inspiration from other subjects that she finds in the environment: poppy fields, paths, etc. During your visit, she will give you a little booklet telling about her activity, her exhibitions in Rouen in 1985 and her move in Poses in 1990, and a few technical details. The exhibition includes educational and entertaining pieces of information about the art of painting and her works. Each painting with its title is located on a map. This tour, guided by the artist herself, allows you to admire he beauty of the Eure Department and its landscapes.

A stone's throw away from Rouen, in Normandy, explore this charming former village of boatmen. Located on the banks of the river Seine, the village of Poses invites visitors to follow the footsteps of former boatmen. Do not miss: the two museum-boats, the marine graffiti on the walls of the church, the dam and its fishway. The setting is ideal for a walk along the tow path and close to the unspoilt isles of one of the meanders of the river Seine.

Discover the secrets and history of inland waterway navigation and of the local river Seine thanks to the guided tour of two museum-boats led by former boatmen. On board the Fauvette, a river towboat listed Historic Monument, immerse yourself in the life on board in the old days and explore the engine room, the wheelhouse and the cabins. As for the barge Midway, it tells the story of the river Seine and navigation techniques. The locks in working order, the dams, the old engines, the steam engine, etc. will no longer hold any secrets for you.

In a meander of the river Seine, in Normandy, take a look at a park filled with leisure activities where water is given pride of place. At the Léry-Poses Leisure Park in Normandy, you'll never get bored! Imagine 1,300 hectares, including 650 of water, dedicated to outdoor leisure activities one hour away from Paris. Three lakes on site. The lake of the Two Lovers to relax: lifeguard patrolled beaches, lakeside jetty to launch windsurfers, petanque grounds, volleyball court, canoe, kayak and pedal boat hire, cable skiing, miniature golf course, etc. And the Mesnil lake is mostly used by sports clubs, schools and young people on a training course in climbing, sailing, kayaking, etc. And the famous Grande Noé bird reserve located in an important migration route. The Leisure Park is also home to an 18-hole golf course to try swinging with a view over the river Seine. To make the most of all this, you will be able to stay in one of the numerous accommodation options available at the Leisure Park: wooden caravans, cabins, cottages, self-catering holiday homes on the bank of the river Seine and campsite.

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.

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.

Welcome to the Auberge du Pressoir, a restaurant located in Igoville. On the road between Louviers and Rouen, after the bridge that spans the river Seine, you can easily see the pretty building that houses the Auberge du Pressoir. You can make the most of the terrace and its flowers in summer. It offers a quick service for groups and coach operators. Jean-Marc Collet serves classical and creative cuisine in keeping with culinary traditions. Come and try our cuisine, our set menu or à la carte menu with our homemade duck Foie Gras, our daily fish and our chocolate fondant cake. The dishes on the menu are complemented by a generous range of wines and wines by the glass. Come and tickle your taste buds in its charming rustic Norman setting with warm colours.

This nightclub is opened every weekend and features either disco or latin music. The Sunday afternoon tea dances have always existed since the Moulin Rose has opened, and have become a major feature.

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...).

New restaurant and brasserie in Rouen. Seasonal produce. Choose from a wide range of meat and fish cooked in an ember oven.

A Café and Restaurant in a place called Hamlet that reminds us of the both Scandinavian and British origins of Normandy and located in the Saint Maclou Ossuary, a former cemetery built during the Black Death. The place reminds us of the need to make the most of the joys of the present and more especially to share a table and cheerful cuisine that revisits the Norman. Gustave Flaubert is given pride of place through photos and artworks displayed on the walls. Café Hamlet is part of the "A table avec Flaubert" event by offering "Flaubert inspired menus".

A warm and friendly atmosphere. High quality home-style cooking in a restaurant run by pleasant and smiling men and women.

All the dishes are homemade using only fresh produce. The blackboard menu changes every week. Very pleasant decor and warm welcome.

Discover the world of a dairy farm where the owner will be happy to show you around. Beautiful Normand half-timbered and cob house filed with light, located on the first floor of an old press house (empty ground floor). You will benefit from a large open garden (1000 m²) (volleyball court, table tennis). Upstairs: contemporary open kitchen (ceramic hobs, dishwasher, oven, microwave), sitting room area (flat screen, stereo), dining room, bathroom with shower and bath (washer-dryer), separate toilet, 1 bedroom with 2 single beds (80x200 cm) and 1 single bed (90x190 cm), 1 bedroom with 1 double bed (160x200 cm) and 1 single bed and shower room with toilet. ALL CHARGES INCLUDED (beds made when you arrive, linen provided, electricity, heating and housecleaning included). Wi-Fi access. Assiette Gourmande (generous single plate with various ingredients): 15€. Complete baby equipment available.

Discover the universe of a dairy farm where the owner will be a joy to visit his farm. You can, if you wish, attend the milking of cows and the ration of small calves. This former independent (near the Gîte G4062) 19th century bread oven has completely renovated (mud and timber). The top of the oven is open and you will be surprised by the light passing through the whole, with the impression of sitting in the middle of the Normandy countryside. You have a large garden not enclosed 1000 m² (volleyball, ping-pong). Ground floor: kitchen open (plates inductions, dishwasher, mini oven, microwave, freezer, washer/dryer), lounge with wood burning stove, convertible BZ (sleeps 2), flat screen TV, dining room, shower room with wc. 1st floor (accessible via a spiral staircase steep and narrow staircase): 1 bedroom (1 double bed 160x200cm and 1 bed elzectrique 1 person 80cmx200cm, baby bed), wc attic very. ALL CHARGES included (beds made upon arrival, linen supplied, electricity, heating and cleaning included). Attitude Gourmande: 15€. Equipment complete baby at disposal.

Located 15 km away from Rouen, former brick farm building converted into a spacious and bright holiday cottage, adjoining the holiday cottage No. 4047. Living room with a cathedral ceiling and a wood-burning stove. 5000 m² enclosed pastoral garden. Terrace facing west. Large patio shared between the 2 holiday cottages (table tennis…) Ideal for families with children (games room and children's playhouse). Contemporary style combining comfort and charm. Ground floor: living/sitting room, wood-burning stove, kitchen, 2 bedrooms with a double bed, shower room, toilet, 1 bathroom-toilet. Upstairs: games room, TV, Home Cinema, 1 bedroom with 2 single beds, 1 bedroom with 1 double bed and 2 single beds, shower room and toilet. Geothermal heating on the ground floor included. Bed linen rental. Optional housecleaning service. Wi-Fi access.

Located 15 km away from Rouen, former brick farm building converted into a comfortable holiday cottage full of charm, adjoining the holiday cottage No. 4045. 5000 m² enclosed garden planted with fruit trees and a century-old lime tree. Terrace facing south. Large patio shared between the 2 holiday cottages (table tennis…) Personalised and warm decor. Ground floor: entrance hall, shower room and toilet, 1 bedroom accessible for disabled people with 1 double bed, living/sitting room (TV, home cinema, phone), large kitchen. Upstairs: bathroom, toilet, 1 bedroom with 1 double bed and 1 cot, 1 bedroom with 1 double bed and 2 single beds. Geothermal heating on the ground floor included. Bed linen rental. Optional housecleaning service. Wi-Fi access.

L'auberge de papa is the joint creation of a father and son. In a warm setting with a refined decoration combining modern and old, neither more nor less the perfect combo of the old renovated This establishment offers you to taste a bistronomic cuisine or to sit up high at the wine bar Moments of sharing are guaranteed, especially during the themed evenings Terrace to enjoy the beautiful days.

4 independent rooms totally renovated, fully air-conditioned. Including private shower room with Italian shower and toilets Queen size bed for a comfortable stay Connected televisions with access to your Netflix account. All the necessities are provided: towels, bed linen, hair dryer, shower gel. Refreshments: kettle with tea or coffee; bottle of water. Key box for each room for a stay in total autonomy. Housekeeping provided at no extra charge. 1 baby bed possible.

Holiday cottage located in Upper-Normandy in the heart of the village of La Neuville Chant d'Oisel, 15 minutes away from Rouen, in a former cowshed from the 1880s, completely and traditionally restored. 150 m² holiday cottage, all on the same level, comprising an open rustic kitchen, new and fully equipped, it opens onto a living/sitting room (60 m²) with two sofas, including a convertible one. Four double bedrooms, a bathroom with toilet accessible to people with reduced mobility, a 2nd bathroom and a separate toilet. Baby equipment available upon request. Electric heating. Private enclosed garden with trees. Terrace, garden furniture, BBQ, children games, car park. Tourism & Handicap certified accommodation. Very quiet area with a goat farm, farm produce and other shops nearby. Lake next to the farm for fishing.

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.

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.

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.