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Visits and activities in Normandy

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"Les Aulnes" lake

A lake area designed for walking and/or jogging. It offers a children's playground, a fitness trail, beach volleyball courts, a ping-pong table and a mini-golf course (open seasonally).
Information available from the tourist office
"Les Aulnes" lake

Mathon-Durand Museum

Located in a late 16th-century Norman house, the Mathon-Durand Museum is dedicated to folk arts and traditions, inviting visitors to discover the heritage of the Pays de Bray region. Information is available at the Tourist Office.
Mathon-Durand Museum

The London-Paris Green Avenue

This cycle route invites you to take your time discovering charming little villages and breathtaking landscapes, showcasing local flavors. On foot, by bike, rollerblades, or scooter... the greenway will delight the whole family!
The London-Paris Green Avenue

Aqua-Bray Aquatic Center

Brand new aquatic complex: sports pool, paddling pool, water slide, bubble bench, swan neck fountains, and a wellness area with sauna, steam room, and jet showers. Outdoor solarium and splash pad with outdoor games. (Open from April to September)
Information and prices: https://www.piscine-aquabray.fr
Hydrotherapy pool with water jets and outdoor view at the Aqua Bray aquatic center, located in Neufchâtel-en-Bray in Seine-Maritime.

"Le Normandy" Cinema

18 RUE POISSONNIÈRE Neufchatel-en-bray
Located just 160m (a 2-minute walk) from the house, this small cinema offers a very comfortable atmosphere. For the program, showtimes, and prices, please visit: https://www.neufchatelenbray.fr/category/cinema/
The Normandy Cinema is located in Neufchatel en Bray.

Mesnieres en Bray Castle

Located along the green avenue, this early 16th-century castle is situated in the commune of Mesnières en Bray. Visits are possible every day in July and August from 2:30 pm to 6:30 pm.
Mesnieres en Bray Castle

Dieppe

Quai Henry IV
40 MIN Between the sea and the cliffs, Dieppe charms visitors with its castle-museum, its pebble beach, its picturesque port and its lively town center. It is also a place of remembrance, marked by the landing of Canadian forces in 1944.
Information and prices: https://www.dieppe.fr
Port of Dieppe; Normandy

Rouen

Rue du Gros Horloge
40 minutes from Rouen, the capital of Normandy, a medieval city of art and history, reveals the charm of Old Rouen, its famous Gros-Horloge, its majestic cathedral and the emblematic places linked to Joan of Arc, offering a unique immersion in its rich past.
Information and prices: https://www.visiterouen.com/
Rouen

Forges-les-Eaux Casino

AVENUE DES SOURCES FORGES-LES-EAUX
The Grand Casino boasts the largest selection of slot machines in the region! 250 slot machines across 8 gaming areas, 84 electronic gaming stations, and 12 traditional gaming tables.
The Forges-les-Eaux casino is less than 30 minutes from your holiday cottage.

Aqua-Bray relaxation area

NEUFCHATEL - ROUTE DE LONDINIERES 12 min walk Located in the “Aqua-Bray” aquatic complex, this space offers jacuzzi, sauna, hammam, jet showers, solarium and relaxation area.
Information and prices: https://www.piscine-aquabray.fr
Sauna at the Neufchatel en bray aquatic center

Forges' best-kept secret...

SPA - FORGES HOTEL Beyond the 700 m² dedicated to pampering rituals and sensory bliss, the Forges Spa hides a hidden gem. One might think it's reserved for a select few, but don't be fooled: simply step inside to discover a hushed lounge bar, a true sanctuary bathed in serenity. Between its inviting banquettes, its library, and its signature cocktails, time stands still. Venture a little further to the suspended terrace. From there, the view encompasses the golf course and a unique garden, where works of art seem to have grown among the flowers. Finally, allow yourself to wander through this garden, open to all. No, this isn't a place reserved for an elite. It's a place for the curious.
Massage room at the Forges-les-Eaux spa

Bowling in the Pays de Bray

NEUFCHATEL - 6 RUE SAINTE RADEGONDE The Pays de Bray bowling alley offers 10 bowling lanes as well as foosball, billiards, pinball, air hockey and darts. Snacks available on site. Information: +332 32 97 19 94
Bownling of Neufchatel-en-bray

Forges les Eaux Golf Course

Nestled in lush greenery, discover the Pitch & Putt course with its 9 holes ranging from 40 to 90 meters, certified by the French Golf Federation. Two different tee boxes are available, with natural greens. Information and tokens can be obtained at the ForgesHotel reception.
View of the Forges-les-Eaux golf course

Mini-golf

NEUFCHATEL - AVENUE DES CANADIENS
Located at the Aulnes lake, discover the mini-golf course where you can play with family and friends during the summer season. Open from May to the end of October.
Mini-golf

Canadian Wildlife Park

MUCHEDENT - 24 ROUTE DE DIEPPE
Come and discover the largest Canadian bison farm in Europe. Access the natural areas protecting the wolf packs via a walking trail. On-site dining and country music evenings.
Information and prices: https://www.parccanadien.com/
A jumble of photos from the Canadian Park: bison, wolves, deer and tipis. The atmosphere evokes Native American wildlife and culture.

Canoe Kayak

MUCHEDENT - 24 ROUTE DE DIEPPE
With friends or family, paddle down the Varenne, a calm river in the heart of the Normandy countryside. The itinerary includes an hour-long canoe trip, followed by a 20-minute bike ride back. The route is easy and suitable for beginners.
Information and prices: https://www.parccanadien.com/
Photo of friends canoeing and kayaking on the Varenne river

Bocasse Amusement Park

LE BOCASSE - 226 RTE DE CLERES
This park will delight the whole family with its attractions suitable for the youngest children, as well as those that provide thrills! Food available on site
Information and prices: https://www.parcdubocasse.fr
a large 8-wheel roller coaster present at Bocasse Park

Mers-les-Bains

A sublime seaside resort lined with colorful villas, a legacy of the sea bathing craze that began in the 19th century. Drawing inspiration from Anglo-Norman, Flemish, and Art Nouveau styles, they offer an exceptional architectural stroll along the beach…
Information and prices: https://www.merslesbains.fr
Colorful houses, a corner of the world in France

Skatepark

NEUFCHATEL - RUE DU MOULIN BLEU
Located behind the La Boutonnière exhibition center and a stone's throw from the Avenue Verte, it allows people of all ages and skill levels to come and practice cycling, skateboarding, rollerblading, and scootering. Free and open access.
Neufchâtel-en-Bray Skatepark

SAINT PIERRE SQUARE

NEUFCHATEL - 43 GDE RUE SAINT PIERRE
Saint-Pierre Square features a children's playground, benches for relaxing, and a gazebo for shelter from the sun or inclement weather. Access is free and open to all.
SQUARE SAINT PIERRE in Neufchâtel-en-Bray

VEULES LES ROSES

55 MIN Veules-les-Roses, classified among the most beautiful villages in France, charms with its coastline, its mills, thatched cottages, rose bushes and the smallest river in the country, offering an authentic and picturesque setting.
Information and prices: https://www.veules-les-roses.fr
Charming thatched and half-timbered cottages, typical of old Norman houses, on the banks of the smallest river in France.

ST-VALERY-SUR-SOMME

55 MIN In the heart of the Bay of Somme and at the gateway to the Marquenterre Park, you will be captivated by its medieval charm, picturesque port, and exceptional natural panoramas. Perhaps you will take a ride on the steam train or observe the seals!
Information and prices: https://www.tourisme-baiedesomme.fr
Street lined with colorful houses in Saint Valery sur Somme

LYONS LA FORÊT

50 MIN A village listed among the most beautiful villages in France. Enjoy a break on a terrace in the market square and admire the magnificently restored facades. It was in this very setting that the film adaptation of Gustave Flaubert's novel Madame Bovary was shot twice.
The fountain of Lyons-la-Forêt