The best MTB trails around Auberville-La-Renault

I only rode the part between Saint Vaast Dieppevalle to Fecamps, as before this there is a 20km ride on shared roads, and I don't like these so much on my longboard. The part I rode is superb, be it for the landscape, the vilages, the tarmac and the rest areas with tables, benches, apple trees. I loved it and will be back.

Rode it on a longboard from Saint Vaast Dieppevalle to Fecamp. Nice tarmac, quiet, not a lot of people, a lot of rest areas with table, benches, and apple trees. Superb landscapes. I loved it and will come back. What is also interesting for training is that it is never flat, with uphills that can go for 4 or 5 km, but those are around 2%, so doable. Good for inline rollers, quads, longboards.

Window in the abbey church, which Eugene Delacroix assembled from fragments he found in the ruins.

In the front of the abbey church is a stained-glass window that Eugene Delacroix reassembled from fragments he found in the ruins.

The cliffs are simply a dream. A highlight of a holiday in Normandy. I highly recommend a hike right along the cliffs. There's something for everyone, whether it's a short or long hike.

Things get a bit more touristy here – but still pleasant. The water is crystal clear.

The Notre-Dame church in Bénouville is a little gem in Normandy that contains a lot of history and art. The choir of the church dates from the late 12th century and impresses with its pointed vaults. The nave was probably built in the 16th or early 17th century. Particularly worth seeing are the frescoes by the religious painter Louis Chifflet from 1895, depicting scenes from the childhood of Christ. Two beautiful wooden statues - Saint Eutrope and Our Lady of the Port - draw attention here. The tombstone of Antoine Gillain, Marquis de Bénouville, from 1768, as well as the coat of arms of the Gillain family, give the interior a historical depth. Another highlight is the remarkable Eucharistic reserve in polychrome stone, crowned by a dove. Despite the often large number of visitors who enliven the village, especially in season, this place retains its charm and offers you a glimpse into the rich history of the region. If you are walking through Bénouville, it is worth taking a short stop here to take in the silence and atmosphere of this historic place

The coast at Étretat completely captivated me. The Roc Vaudieu in particular, an isolated rock in the sea, gives the impression that nature had created it for us hikers to remind us of how powerful it is. No wonder artists like Monet and other impressionists set up their easels right here. The dramatic shapes that the cliffs create in interaction with the sparkling waters of the English Channel are simply fascinating. As I walked along the cliffs, I kept discovering new perspectives. Sometimes the rock rises out of the sea like a lonely pillar, sometimes it frames the horizon perfectly. The air smells of salt and the eternal sound of the waves accompanies you as you walk along the coast. The area is perfect for a break to enjoy the scenery. Étretat itself is a picturesque place with charming alleys and a turbulent history. So if you are in Normandy, a detour there is almost a must. Here, nature and art merge in a special way that you should definitely experience for yourself.