Top Things to do in Haute-Normandie
Top Hotels in Haute-Normandie
- 1. Hotel Dormy House
- 2. Radisson Blu Hotel, Rouen Centre
- 3. Hotel le Grand Pavois
- 4. Hotel de Bourgtheroulde, Autograph Collection
- 5. NOMAD Hotel Le Havre
- 6. Mercure Rouen Centre Cathedrale Hotel
- 7. Mercure Dieppe La Presidence Hotel
- 8. Forges Hotel
- 9. Initial by balladins Dieppe
- 10. Best Western Plus Hotel Litteraire Gustave Flaubert
What to do and see in Haute-Normandie, Normandy: The Best Historic Sites
Discover the best top things to do in Haute-Normandie, France including Poteau de Montauban, Abbatiale Saint-Ouen, British War Cemetery, Abbaye de Jumieges, Memoire d'Albatre, Hotel de Bourgtheroulde, Aitre St-Maclou, Palais Benedictine, Kahl Burg, Palais de Justice.
Restaurants in Haute-Normandie
1. Poteau de Montauban
2. Abbatiale Saint-Ouen
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 323 reviews
A large 16th century church surrounded by beautiful stained glass windows.
Reviewed By bobs506
One afternoon in May, my wife and I visited St Ouen's Abbey while we were in Rouen. My wife had read that the Abbey’s organ is one of the finest musical instruments in the world. It is a magnificent structure. I was surprised that there were so few visitors. While we were there we heard someone playing the organ. It was real, not a recoding piped in over the speakers. On display at the front of the church there was a stand with CDs trumpet and organ recording made in the church by organist Marie-Andrew Morisset-Balier and trumpeter Michel Morisset. We selected two CDs and went to pay the gentleman sitting nearby. "Would you like to see the organ?", he asked. Next thing we knew he had picked up his trumpet and lead us up the narrow circular staircase into the organ loft. There he introduced us to his wife Marie-Andree Morisset-Balier and himself Michel Morisset. They launched into a movement from a symphony by Ernest Chausson that Mr Morisset had transcribed for trumpet and organ. It was a magical experience standing next to them as they played. We waved to a few visitors down below in the church. When it was over Mr Morisset led us down the staircase ( tThank God for the rope railing that we held on to. ) and hung around for a bit while Mrs Morisset-Balier continued to play the organ. Soon we saw Mr Morisset leading another small group up to the organ loft for their own private recital. I am guessing the Mr & Mrs Morisset are on the abbey’s music staff. They like to play in this magnificent setting and supplement their income with sales of their CDS. If you visit the church in the afternoon, you just may get lucky as we did. Good luck!
3. British War Cemetery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 6 reviews
4. Abbaye de Jumieges
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 614 reviews
Ses tours blanches, qui s’élèvent à presque 50 mètres au fond d’une boucle de la Seine, créent toujours la surprise et l’admiration du visiteur. Sa destruction, au XIXe siècle, lui a valu le nom de «plus belle ruine de France» et l’image d’un site à ciel ouvert fortement marqué de romantisme. L’abbaye de Jumièges est un des plus anciens et des plus importants monastères bénédictins de Normandie. S’il ne reste aucun vestige apparent de l’époque de sa fondation au VIIe siècle, sa visite est une traversée de 9 siècles d’architecture, du IXe au XVIIe siècle. L’abbatiale Notre-Dame, principale église de l’abbaye, en est le fleuron, et un exemple exceptionnel d’architecture romane normande.
Reviewed By daniellewhitby - St Helens, United Kingdom
Without a doubt one of our favourite places when in this area of Normandy. Idyllic grounds, relaxing and immaculately looked after, the ruins are impressive and you can spend as long or as little there. There are facilities, lovely gift shop, and large games - Chess and Draughts on the lawn. Guided tours available but not necessary. Over the road is a picnic area, as they prefer you not to eat inside.
5. Memoire d'Albatre
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2 reviews
6. Hotel de Bourgtheroulde
7. Aitre St-Maclou
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 446 reviews
Former house used for the bodies of plague victims and current site of Rouen's Fine Art Academy.
Reviewed By Jamcar16
Most unusual place in Rouen. An ossuary dating from the 14th century. Amazing carvings of sculls, bones and grave diggers tools on the ancient wooden and stone buildings. To get the best out of a visit here it is best to read up on the history of the buildings before a visit to really appreciate this place.
8. Palais Benedictine
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,753 reviews
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.
9. Kahl Burg
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 144 reviews
10. Palais de Justice
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 380 reviews
Reviewed By Banff2013 - Banff, Canada
It was closed so we could only see it from outside it’s magnificent beautiful building Love the outside
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