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SEINE-MARITIME: CHALK CLIFFS AND MEDIEVAL ABBEYS SUBLIME

Chalk cliffs sculpt monuments. Abbey stones breathe monastic song. Arches pierce the sea. Normandy whispers timeless mystery, fully customizable.

≈ 10
Days
323
Km
8
Stops
📖 5 min read 🔄 Last updated: 2026-01-17

Visit Rouen and its cathedral painted by Monet, admire Étretat cliffs, discover Jumièges abbey ruins and Fécamp's Bénédictine palace. Seine-Maritime, chalk cliffs and abbeys.

Your day-by-day itinerary

1
Day

Rouen

cathedral gothic stone majesty

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Day 1
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Discover

1
Gros-Horloge.
2
Old Market Square.
3
Saint-Ouen Abbey Church.
4
Le Secq des Tournelles Museum.
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Activities

→
Joan of Arc Museum.
→
Eau-de-Robec Street.
→
Botanical Garden.
2
Day

Rouen

cathedral gothic stone majesty

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Day 2
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Discover

1
Côte Sainte-Catherine Panorama.
2
Jumièges Abbey ("most beautiful ruin in France").
3
Reconstructed city center (UNESCO Le Corbusier).
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Activities

→
Seine.
→
Seine Loops.
→
Norman villages.
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Next stop
Distance: 26.3 km
Travel time: 53min
3
Day

Jumieges

abbey forest monastic ruins

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Day 3
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Discover

1
Saint-Joseph Church.
2
Cliffs ().
3
Trinity Abbey Church.
4
Bénédictine Palace.
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Activities

→
MuMa (Malraux Museum).
→
Perret model apartment.
→
Customs officers' path.
+2 Optional activities
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Next stop
Distance: 70.1 km
Travel time: 1h10
4
Day

Etretat

arch chalk formation dramatic

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6 photos
Day 4
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Discover

1
Saint-Jacques Church.
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Activities

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Cap Fagnet.
→
Varengeville (church and Shamrock garden).
→
Forest of Eu.
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Next stop
Distance: 17.9 km
Travel time: 36min
5
Day

Fecamp

harbor maritime fishing heritage

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Day 5
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Discover

1
City of the Sea.
2
Castle (Louis-Philippe museum).
3
Collegiate Church of Notre-Dame-et-Saint-Laurent.
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Activities

→
Glassworks of Le Tréport.
→
Calvary of the Terraces.
→
Seine Ferry.
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Next stop
Distance: 69.3 km
Travel time: 1h09
6
Day

Dieppe

cliff harbor fishing town

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Day 6
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Discover

1
Chalk cliffs.
2
Panoramic staircase.
3
Notre-Dame Church (flamboyant Gothic).
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Activities

→
Norman loops.
→
Saturday market.
→
Varengeville (church and Shamrock garden).
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Next stop
Distance: 36.6 km
Travel time: 1h13
7
Day

Eu

castle village stone quiet

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Day 7
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Discover

1
House of the Templars.
2
Collegiate Church of Notre-Dame-et-Saint-Laurent.
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Activities

→
Forest of Eu.
→
Glassworks of Le Tréport.
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Next stop
Distance: 4.2 km
Travel time: 8min
8
Day

Le Treport

chalk cliff fishery harbor

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9 photos
Day 8
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Discover

1
Chalk cliffs.
2
Panoramic staircase.
3
Fishing port.
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Activities

→
Calvary of the Terraces.
→
Beach.
→
Funicular.
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Next stop
Distance: 98.4 km
Travel time: 1h38
9
Day

Caudebec En Caux

valley bend river meander

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Day 9
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Discover

1
Notre-Dame Church (flamboyant Gothic).
2
House of the Templars.
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Activities

→
Seine Ferry.
→
Norman loops.
→
Maritime Museum.

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What weather should you expect?

Spring (April-June): Perfect weather, blooming countryside, ideal for all regions, moderate crowds, excellent value, romantic atmosphere.

Summer (July-August): Warmest weather, peak tourist season, highest prices, crowded attractions, perfect for Mediterranean coast, festival season.

Fall (September-October): Harvest season, comfortable temperatures, fewer crowds, wine regions spectacular, excellent photography, good value.

Winter (November-March): Christmas markets, ski season Alps, fewer crowds, lowest prices, cozy indoor attractions, cultural experiences.

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We believe you will enjoy this itinerary best by dedicating between 8 and 12 days. The next step will allow you to adjust the duration of your stay.

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