Normandy walks

Walk to see the magnificent alabaster coast of Etretat. The Upstream and Downstream gates, the famous hollow needle where Arsène Lupin is said to have hidden his treasure, the Manneporte. Magnificent views of the cliffs and superb beaches. The walk skirts the Etretat cliffside golf course and the protected nature reserve.

The natural site of the Nez de Jaubourg and the path along its cliffs offer magnificent views of the sea, the west coast of the Cotentin peninsula and the Channel Islands. This loop offers a superb route along the cliff path and through the hedged farmland dotted with charming hamlets.

A superb walk to discover the Normandy bocage and the Orne valley. This hike takes in "le pain de sucre", "les rochers de la Houle" and "les rochers des parcs".

Around Saint-Pierre-en Port, Sassetot-le-Mauconduit, Les Grandes Dalles via theGR®21and its variants.

Hike to visit Varengeville-sur-Mer. You will see some magnificent properties along the way. A remarkable site for its beauty, it is known for its marine cemetery where Georges Braque, designer of a stained-glass window in the church, Georges de Porto-Riche, Albert Roussel and Jean Francis Auburtin are buried, among others. Claude Monet painted some beautiful pictures here. The two small woods, Bernouville and Les Communes, are worth a detour. Alternative route available in practical information.

Easy hike: no significant elevation gain, just enough to enjoy some nice views.

Discover the different facets of Trouville, from the town, the sea and the countryside. An itinerary with multiple views of the English Channel and the Normandy countryside. For all those who only know Trouville from its quays!

In the Bay of Mont Saint-Michel, a hike mainly along the coastal path with an almost permanent view of the bay and the Mont. From the tip of the Grouin du Sud, the spectacle of the rising tide is superb. A loop inland allows you to visit the beautiful and moving Romanesque chapel of the Prieuré Saint-Léonard.

This lovely little walk will allow you to discover the banks of the Saâne before it flows into the sea. Discover Varengeville-sur-Mer and its charming houses. Pass close to the Manoir d'Ango. Stroll through the woods of Les Moutiers de Vasterival and Sainte-Marguerite. Don't miss the church of Varengeville with its stained glass windows by Braque and its marine cemetery.

A walk along the famous cliffs of Étretat. Magnificent views of the Aiguille, the village of Étretat and the Notre-Dame de la Garde chapel.

A tour of the land of Millet (you know... L'Angélus, Les Glaneuses, paintings of rural life in the 19th century) and Prévert. Hamlets and villages typical of the northern Cotentin region. Take theGR®223, a fairly high customs path, which allows you to discover the Cherbourg harbour, jagged cliffs, cormorants drying themselves on the islets of Hablet, the abandoned Cotentine farm, the ruins of a medieval fort and finally a bird's eye view of the small port of Le Hâble. A hike to remember!

A short hike along the sea in a protected environment and with beautiful views of the bay of Mont Saint Michel.

Beautiful hike in the Normandy countryside, passing through Gonneville-sur-Mer and the Houlgate golf course to the ledge and view of the coast from the orientation table.

A circuit between forests, marshes and towpaths along the Seine. If you'd like to, don't hesitate to visit Brigitte, who collects lions and tigers (safely of course!).

Climb the cliffs, enjoy the Fréfossé Château, go on a pebble beach away from onlookers, discover the small valleys of the Pays de Caux... This is on the menu of this short hike.

Superb view of the Aiguille d'Étretat, the golf course and the town.

An easy hike around Bec-Hellouin, through forest and old monuments: old houses, an abbey and a monastery.

Discovery of the Upper Town of Granville and the childhood home of the fashion designer Christian Dior, transformed into a museum, starting from the Donville-les-Bains beach.

Étretat is a seaside resort and tourist town located along the English Channel, on the Alabaster Coast, near the Seine estuary. It is known for its cliffs and famous three arches.

This walk will take you through the charming village and past the ponds of Saint-Hellier, nestled on the banks of the Varenne River. It will lead you into the Forêt Domaniale d'Eawy, which overlooks the village.

A short hike, breathtakingly beautiful and surprising for its natural beauty and structures. This route is accessible to all with good footwear and offers a spectacle that is unique in the world! Be careful not to go too close to the edge of the cliffs: fatal accidents occur every year due to carelessness. There are no special safety measures in place.

A circuit through plains and undergrowth in the heart of Caux passing through the charming hamlet of Veraval.

A long walk between the sea and the marshes, then through the Normandy countryside, discovering a miraculous fountain and the beautiful watermill where the Norman poet Marie Ravenel lived.

A long walk through the Normandy countryside to reach the coast and the coastal path. You will pass by the Château de Flamanville, the Dolmen de la Pierre au Rey overlooking Cap de Flamanville and the beaches of Anse de Sciotot. At the top of the Roche à Coucou, you will have a beautiful view of the entire bay.

Walking in town and on the beach. A beautiful and simple way to discover the port of Dieppe (one of the five largest cities in Normandy) and its opening onto the English Channel in less than two hours of walking. You can explore the town in more depth by staying there for the whole day.

A walk to discover Bricquebec and the countryside around the Trappist abbey.

A route for children, on country roads and through fields. I did this route with my three grandchildren, aged 3 and 8, for fun and to help them learn how to use a map.

This very hilly and shaded circuit, between forests and hedgerows, will allow you to discover the Saint-Laurent spring and numerous yew trees. The route follows a well-marked blue PR® trail that you can rely on.

Come and discover the animals at Cerza Zoological Park, such as rhinos, giraffes and a few gazelles. This ride is very pleasant, wooded and hilly, and can be enjoyed at a walking pace or at a trot or gallop.

In the centenary year of Maurice de Vlaminck's move to La Tourillière near Verneuil-sur-Avre, here is a journey through his heartland between Verneuil-sur-Avre and La Loupe. These towns are both served by railway stations that can be reached from Paris Montparnasse. Woods, fields and forests were the inspiration for many of the painter's works. With cloudy skies guaranteed, take a stroll through the landscapes that so strongly inspired this colourful, versatile artist, where he welcomed the greatest celebrities of his time.

To mark the centenary of Maurice de Vlaminck's move to La Tourillière near Rueil-la-Gadelière, a few kilometres from Verneuil-sur-Avre, recently renamed Verneuil d'Avre et d'Iton, this tour offers a three-stage discovery of the region that inspired the painter.A hunter, fisherman, walker, cyclist, motorist and motorcyclist, he came to settle here to find peace and inspiration. From 1925 until his death in 1958, under an often changeable sky dotted with clouds, the painter tirelessly explored these landscapes of fields, copses and the vast forest of Senonches, in search of subjects for his many paintings.We will first go from Verneuil to La Ferté-Vidame, passing by his grave in the cemetery of Rueil, his bust sculpted by his friend Paul Belmondo in front of the town hall, and above all his home in La Tourillière, preserved in the state in which he lived.

This introductory loop hike takes in the western slopes of Rouen (Fond du Val - Le Cotillet) as far as the Portes de la Forêt Verte small park. The route is largely an out-and-back, so you can shorten the walk if you need to, depending on your physical abilities.