Top 10 Things to do in Haute-Normandie, Normandy

September 8, 2021 Marissa Gamble

Discover the best top things to do in Haute-Normandie, France including Falaises d'Etretat, Fondation Claude Monet, Cathedrale Notre-Dame de Rouen, Eglise St-Joseph, Musee d’art Moderne Andre Malraux - MuMa, Palais Benedictine, Les Jardins Suspendus, Marche de Dieppe Market, Les Jardins d'Etretat, Musee de Dieppe.
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1. Falaises d'Etretat

76790 Etretat France +33 2 35 27 05 21 http://etretat.net/office-de-tourisme-etretat/modules/content/content.php?page=naturelle-etretat
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5.0 based on 5,674 reviews

Falaises d'Etretat

Reviewed By ParisianZee - Magor, United Kingdom

Definitely worth checking out. The walk up the cliffs is invigorating and the view on the Atlantic and the little town of Etretat down below is beautiful.

2. Fondation Claude Monet

84 Rue Claude Monet, 27620 Giverny France +33 2 32 51 28 21 [email protected] https://fondation-monet.com/en/
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4.5 based on 7,893 reviews

Fondation Claude Monet

These beautiful gardens inspired Impressionist Claude Monet's most famous work.

Reviewed By 709nitak

Excellent place to visit, we are so lucky this is available for us to visit looks spectacular, did a tour on bus was great double decker air conditioned coach with informative narrative on history and life of Claude Monet. Loved this even my husband and 21 yr old son who are not garden lovers loved this trip. Well worth a visit will not be disappointed.

3. Cathedrale Notre-Dame de Rouen

3 rue Saint Romain, 76000, Rouen France +33 2 35 71 85 65 http://www.cathedrale-rouen.net
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4.5 based on 4,468 reviews

Cathedrale Notre-Dame de Rouen

This stunning Gothic structure is considered by some to be the town's most important architectural landmark.

Reviewed By Keeley2305 - Toddington, United Kingdom

Well worth a visit if you are in the city of Rouen, free entry Beautiful historic cathedral with plenty of information in other languages aside from French. The tomb of Richard the lionheart is inside, and statue of Joan of arc Tour guides can be found around the cathedral who can be very informative

4. Eglise St-Joseph

Bd. Francois-Ier, Le Havre France +33 2 35 42 20 03 http://www.lehavretourisme.com
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4.5 based on 1,377 reviews

Eglise St-Joseph

Reviewed By histoirem

The Église St Joseph stands proud in the centre of reconstructed Le Havre. The steeple rises like a lighthouse visible from land and sea. I would highly recommend visiting the interior particularly later in the day as the sun descends in the sky and light plays on the stained glass and colors the airy concrete structure.

5. Musee d’art Moderne Andre Malraux - MuMa

2 boulevard Clemenceau, 76600, Le Havre France +33 2 35 19 62 62 http://www.muma-lehavre.fr
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4.5 based on 911 reviews

Musee d’art Moderne Andre Malraux - MuMa

The first thing you notice about the Musée d'art moderne André Malraux-MuMa Le Havre is its breathtaking coastal setting. As you approach the spacious, light-filled museum building, Henri-Georges Adam's monumental concrete sculpture The Signal heightens the experience, framing a slice of the maritime landscape that inspired many of the works in the museum's collections. Le Havre has nurtured artists like Monet, Dubuffet, Friesz, Dufy and Braque. And MuMa is a pillar of the city's art history. Inaugurated in 1961 by André Malraux, then France's Minister of Cultural Affairs, MuMa is known for its late-19th and 20th-century collections. From the Impressionists to the Fauves, the museum's collections have been enriched by gifts such as works from the studio of Eugène Boudin and the Marande donation. More recently, Hélène Senn-Foulds donated an impressive collection built up by her grandfather, Olivier Senn, in the early 20th century. Thanks to the donation, MuMa's collection of Impressionist works is today one of France's largest, and the public can now enjoy works by Renoir, Pissarro, Sisley, Degas, Courbet and Corot.

Reviewed By Kris1230 - West Chester, United States

The first thing you notice about MuMa Le Havre is its breathtaking coastal setting. As you approach the spacious, light-filled museum building, Henri-Georges Adam’s monumental concrete sculpture The Signal heightens the experience, framing a slice of the maritime landscape that inspired many of the works in the museum’s collections.Le Havre has nurtured artists like Monet, Dubuffet, Friesz, Dufy and Braque. And MuMa is a pillar of the city's art history. Inaugurated in 1961 by André Malraux, then France's Minister of Cultural Affairs, MuMa is known for its late-19th and 20th-century collections. From the Impressionists to the Fauves, the museum's collections have been enriched by gifts such as works from the studio of Eugène Boudin and the Marande donation. More recently, Hélène Senn-Foulds donated an impressive collection built up by her grandfather, Olivier Senn, in the early 20th century. Thanks to the donation, MuMa's collection of Impressionist works is today one of France's largest, and the public can now enjoy works by Renoir, Pissarro, Sisley, Degas, Courbet and Corot. It is well worth a visit when in Le Havre

6. Palais Benedictine

110 rue Alexandre Legrand, 76400 Fecamp France +33 2 35 10 26 10 [email protected] http://www.palaisbenedictine.com
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4.5 based on 1,753 reviews

Palais Benedictine

The Palais Benedictine, an architectural masterpiece of gothic and Renaissance inspirations, proposes guided tours all year long on Saturday, Sunday, holidays (except May 1st, December 25th and January 1st), and every day during school holidays at 3pm. Discover the museum, the one and only Benedictine distillery in the world and the cellars. Eventually, enjoy the contemporary art exhibition, before heading to the Winter Garden where is offered a tasting of one of the three Benedictine Expressions*. Alcohol abuse is dangerous for health. Consume with moderation

Reviewed By emilymR66DW

The palace was really interesting, lots of beautiful things to see. We did the distillery tour and Samantha was brilliant - interesting, funny and very friendly. And you got to taste it at the end! A brilliant way to fill a few hours.

7. Les Jardins Suspendus

Rue du Fort, 76620, Le Havre France +33 2 35 19 45 45 http://www.lehavre.fr/node/21886
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4.5 based on 815 reviews

Les Jardins Suspendus

Reviewed By JGee4 - Somerset, United Kingdom

The botanical gardens of Le Havre, founded only in 2000, are formed within the old 19th century Vauban-style fort high above the city. There are great views of the city and docks and across the Seine estuary from the ramparts. The gardens are set out to demonstrate different plants from across the world, either in open beds or within a series of glasshouses with, for example, wonderful cacti, exotic tropical plants and orchids of all shapes and descriptions. There are experimental flower beds where the City tries out planting schemes for its parks and borders in town. Everything is labelled for the serious botanists, but this place can be enjoyed by everybody just as a park or somewhere for the kids to rush around.

8. Marche de Dieppe Market

Grande Rue, Dieppe France (506) 382-5755 [email protected] http://marchedieppemarket.com/fr/
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4.5 based on 148 reviews

Marche de Dieppe Market

9. Les Jardins d'Etretat

Avenue Damilaville, 76790 Etretat France +33 2 35 27 05 76 [email protected] http://www.etretatgarden.fr
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4.5 based on 1,590 reviews

Les Jardins d'Etretat

Les Jardins d’Etretat is a neo-futuristic garden that extends over the cliffs of the Alabaster Coast, one of the wonders of Normandy with a view listed as a World Heritage by UNESCO. The garden is a playground where lush topiary, architecture and contemporary art dialogue in all poetry. The project is the winner of the European Garden Award in the category "Best development of a historic park or garden", possesses one MICHELIN star in the Green Guide, listed among "Great Gardens of the World" and has the label "Remarkable Garden".

Reviewed By RevARider2016 - London, United Kingdom

Our first time in Étretat we were looking for things to do other than join the crowded beach. It was quite an uphill climb to get there only to be told it was cash only... unless you booked online and paid by PayPal - thank you internet, we paid and went it - so glad we did. These gardens are beautiful - tons of topiary and sculptures galore, all overlooking Étretat bay and the Monet cliffs in the distance. Highly recommended.

10. Musee de Dieppe

Rue de Chastes, 76200, Dieppe France +33 2 35 06 61 99 [email protected] http://www.facebook.com/museededieppe/
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4.0 based on 613 reviews

Musee de Dieppe

The Dieppe museum has been housed in the castle since 1923. The castle was first constructed in the 14th century. The museum offers a pluridisciplinary collection of 2 300 objects exhibited throughout 15 rooms. The collection is an extensive illustration of the wealth created from the town’s maritime history and its port. Discover a unique collection of ivories, impressionist paintings, prints by Georges Braque and souvenirs of Camille Saint-Saens. Free booklet in english available at the front desk!

Reviewed By ATHENAJANE

They had by chance a very amazing natural history collection on display in the temporary rooms which i completely loved! But the whole museum is lovely. In particular, the exquisite carved ivory collection is a wonder of tiny sculpting. there are many famous painters in the collection who have painted in Dieppe and the chateau itself - it is a great experience to walk around it even if it didn't have such a lovely collection of art and artefacts to be inspired by.

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