Petit-Caux

During a long walk in the villages of the new town, several heritage and historic sites deserve special attention.

In terms of religious buildings, this is the case of the church of St. Severin and Peter Intraville, built in the sixteenth century, whose interior is home to a few statuettes of interest including a Saint Michael and stained glass of the twentieth, which represent Hairy of the First War.

In Saint-Martin-en-Campagne, the ancient foundations of the church are from the thirteenth century but the building was rebuilt in the sixteenth, such as the south nave. Note the sandstone portal of 1517. The tower was rebuilt in 1902 after being struck down, but it is still surmounted by a very high spire of the eighteenth. An explanatory leaflet is available for visitors.

In Berneval-le-Grand, the Notre-Dame church was very affected during the bombings of June 1944, like the whole of the locality. It was rebuilt after the war but a remarkable model of the old church dating from the thirteenth and sixteenth centuries is exposed at the entrance.

In Derchigny, the Romanesque church of Saint-Valéry still has some tufa stones dating from its origins (11th). Repeated several times, the building houses many statues including an exceptional Madonna and Child polychrome wood of the fifteenth century.

Finally, in Tocqueville-sur-Eu, the church of the Holy Trinity that belonged to the Abbey of Eu was built with various materials (bricks, flint, sandstone). The bell tower overcomes a square tower of the seventeenth century whose interior housed a porch whose bases date back to the fifteenth.

In terms of civil architecture, three buildings are worth a look at the village of Derchigny. The castle of the same name, first, built in the seventeenth century on the foundations of the former seigniorial residence. Part of the building and the park was dedicated to the hotel and catering in the twentieth century, but now owned by the town, the castle will be restored, retaining its former glory while hosting a center of residence.

On the hamlet of Graincourt, the half-timbered manor house built in the 18th century has been transformed into a guest house but its typical aspect of Anglo-Norman architecture has been carefully preserved. Finally, the castle of Wargemont rebuilt in the nineteenth century on the foundations of an 18th century building is famous for hosting a guest of honor, the painter Auguste Renoir. During his stays, from 1879 to 1885, the artist made some of the interior decorations of the dining room (hunting scenes).

Referring to memory tourism, two sites evoke tragedies of the Second World War. This is the case of the steles paying tribute to the Canadian and British soldiers killed during the "Jubilee" Operation in August 1942, who landed on the beaches near Berneval-le-Grand to try to destroy the German defenses and harbor structures.. The operation killed a thousand dead and 2,000 prisoners.

See also, the memorial erected on the cliffs of Berneval-le-Grand in tribute to the 420 French sailors who died after the liner Meknes was torpedoed by a German star on 24 July 1940 off the coast. 900 other sailors could be saved. The base of the monument is symbolically composed of 420 pebbles.

Most of these sites, the old hearts of the villages with their half-timbered houses of Anglo-Norman style, the coast with its beaches, its cliffs of the country of Caux with the appearance of immense sculptures and its valleys (paths cutting the cliffs to join the coast), protected for their ecological wealth, punctuate innumerable hiking trails or mountain bike according to landscapes that already delighted impressionist painters such as Renoir or Pissarro. Maps, documentation and information on +33 2 35 84 00 62.

For who prefers to cross this charming region on horseback, join the equestrian center of Guilmécourt in +33 6 07 83 38 09.

On the cultural side, a visit to the museum of the history of everyday life in Saint-Martin-en-Campagne will reveal a collection of 1300 objects evoking the daily life of the early nineteenth and early twentieth century. The museum, housed in an old building (the Mercier House, aristocratic residence of the 16th century), extended by spaces with contemporary architecture, also hosts temporary exhibitions in season. Visits are free or guided and include "workshops" intended especially for young audiences. Closed from January 1st to mid-February. Entry: 4 and 5.50 euros. Information on +33 2 35 86 31 61.

To combine idleness and water sports, go to the pebble beach of Berneval-le-Grand popular with surfers and windsurfers. At low tide, the sand is discovered. Information on +33 2 35 06 05 40. In Saint-Martin-en-Campagne, the beach is monitored in summer and a channel allows boats to go offshore. Information on +33 2 35 83 62 29.

As for water sports, the Ludibulle swimming pool in Saint-Martin-en-Campagne has swimming pools, recreational equipment and a relaxation area. The resort also has an ice rink. Information on +33 2 35 85 84 84.

• At the beginning of July, the flax festival in the Pays de Caux lasts three days and makes a stop in the town (contest, exhibitions).
• The 3rd Sunday of July, Harvest Festival in Assigny.
• The 2nd weekend of August, patronal feast in St. Martin with musical entertainment and fun.

• From 20 to 21 april 2024
• 33 Rue du Manoir
• Discover a myriad of unique local creations, from eco-design to ethical fashion, at the Renaudière craft market. From Atelier Volage, with its decorative objects made from recycled materials, to leather jewelry from Madeleine et Juliette, not forgetting organic cosmetics from Caux ? Smétiques. And let yourself be charmed by Alexandra's personalized works of art. A must for lovers of handmade and local products.

• On 3 may 2024
• (Auquemesnil), 2 Rue du Bois Ricard
• Producers from the Petit-Caux and Falaises du Talou regions open the doors of their farms and production sites once a month to let you discover their quality products and activities. - A traveling farmers' market will be held on 9 dates, one Friday a month from 5pm to 8pm. - You'll be able to shop with local produce, sample their preparations over a drink, discover their farming and craft activities and share a convivial moment. - La Frèrme invites you to take a stroll through their vegetable garden ! - All dates are listed in the downloadable program.

• On 3 may 2024
• /Tourville-la-Chapelle, La Petite Caulette
• Cindy opens the doors of her goat farm, La Petite Caulette ! Located in the hamlet of Tourville-la-Chapelle, she keeps dwarf goats and makes her own cheese. During this visit, Cindy will explain her job and reveal the secrets of her farm. As an added bonus, you'll be able to try your hand at making your own goat's cheese ! - Reservations required.

• From 13 to 18 may 2024
• Divers lieux
• The Communauté de Communes Falaises du Talou is organizing the second edition of the "Semaine de la Randonnée" : every day, a thematic hike, free and accessible to all ! - On the program : - ? Night-time storytelling - Monday May 13 at 8:00 pm - Caesar's camp loop - Bracquemont (4 km / accessible to all) - ? Rando ? Challenge - Tuesday May 14th at 10:30 am - Circuit d ? Etocquigny ? Saint Martin le Gaillard (16 km / good hikers) - ? Rando ? Birdwatching challenge - Wednesday May 15 at 2:00 pm - Saint Aubin le Cauf (5 km / accessible to all) - ? Hiking ? Geocaching - Wednesday 15th and Thursday 16th May at 6.00 pm - Envermeu (4 km / accessible to all) - ? Night hike - Friday May 17 at 9:00 pm - Boucle des Démagnes - Saint-Nicolas-d'Aliermont (8 km / accessible to all) - ? Rand'eau (introduction to longe côte) - Saturday May 18,2pm to 5pm - Petit-Caux (Saint-Martin-en-Campagne) - - Reservations essential -

• From 18 to 19 may 2024
• Musée d'Histoire de la Vie Quotidienne
• The Museum of the History of Daily Life celebrates its 10th anniversary ! - To mark the occasion, two exhibitions will be presented on both days, Saturday from 2pm to 11pm and Sunday from 2pm to 6pm : - - Daily life in the 15th century at Maison Mercier. - - Daily life in 1900, permanent exhibition at the museum. - A number of activities will be on offer : - Saturday : - 3pm & 9pm : The sound of everyday life - Temporary exhibition hall, presented by the Zic Zazou company - 5pm & 10pm : L'imaginarium - In front of the museum with Creabus - 8pm : Walk in front of the museum by the Zic Zazou company - Sunday : - 2pm & 4pm : The sound of everyday life - Temporary exhibition hall with the Zic Zazou company - 3pm & 5pm : L'imaginarium - In front of the museum with Creabus

• On 26 may 2024
• Salle Scène en Mer
• "Bertrand is as closed as an oyster and as jealous as a louse ! He suspects his wife Sophie of cheating on him with Olivier. His relationship seems to be heading for disaster. So he hatches a Machiavellian plan to get revenge and make his wife jealous : leave her so she'll come back to him. To this end, he hires Cindy, a young actress, to play the role of his mistress. - A victim of his own strategy, he soon finds himself caught between Cindy, who takes her role a little too much to heart, and Sophie, who is far from having said her last word. - Two apartments, two camps, and every night the same question : who sleeps where ?"

• On 8 june 2024
• Salle Scène en Mer
• This show is like no other, retracing the great Pop Rock period of the 80s and 90s, when the artist didn't hesitate to break the codes of so-called "Variété" song - Encore un matin, Envole moi, Quand la musique est bonne, Compte pas sur moi… - With dozens of concerts under their belts, the "En Passant" group brings you a breathtaking two-hour show that will have you vibrating to the Goldman sound. - "En Passant" is just waiting to make a stop at your home !

• From 29 june to 29 september 2024
• Musée d'Histoire de la Vie Quotidienne
• Discover the evolution and adaptation of sportswear in the late 19th and early 20th centuries : gymnastics, fencing, swimming, skating, cycling, golf, tennis and a focus on boule cauchoise. - Jean-Paul Villain and Kévin Campion, two local athletes who took part in the Olympic Games, will be in the spotlight. - In July and August, mediation sessions will take place every Wednesday at 3 p.m., with various speakers presenting ancient practices of sporting disciplines.

• Alabaster coast: cliffs, sea and valleys. Between Dieppe and Le Tréport, the Alabaster coast preserves innumerable treasures: cliffs, sea and valleys. Authentic and so close, come to admire these landscapes of exception! With the tides and the seasons, the sun plays with the clouds and reveals unique scenery, sources of inspiration for the impressionists, from Auguste Renoir to Camille Pissarro.
• The valleys of Eaulne and Bethune: rivers and forests. Situated in Normandy, north of the Seine-Maritime department, near Dieppe, the Eaulne and Béthune valleys shape the landscapes alternately, with the plateaus of Aliermont and Petit Caux. Walking through these valleys, you will discover their rivers, Eaulne and Bethune, as well as the forests of Eawy and Arques-la-Bataille.
• In Dieppe, the castle-museum with its collection of ivories; The museum of the sea located on the beach that will take you to the discovery of the littoral. The sea walk from the port.
• The gardens of Varengeville-sur-Mer: the wood of Moutiers, Shamrock and the garden of the castle of Miromesnil.
• The green avenue that allows you to cycle around on 40 km of track through the countryside, between Arques and Forges-les-Eaux.
• Not to mention the GR21, the hike along the cliffs.
• Eu: its castle, its park, its collegiate church, its forest.
• Mers - Le Tréport - Varengeville-sur-Mer.
• Rouen.
• The castle of Miromesnil where was born Guy de Maupassant.
• The Bay of Somme.
• Activities: 18 holes golf and thalassotherapy in Dieppe, walks, horse riding, swimming pool, ice rink.