Discover Equemauville

Explore Equemauville through its historic buildings, cultural offerings and trails through the countryside. If you’re planning a stay, these themes offer different ways to choose your destination—from the Notre-Dame-de-Grâce Chapel to the walking trails in the Bois du Breuil.

Historic buildings in Equemauville

The Notre-Dame-de-Grâce Chapel is listed as a historic monument and was built between 1600 and 1615. It also houses several objects listed as historic monuments. The chapel also offers an impressive view of Honfleur. Its construction date, protected objects and view give the site several historical and scenic points of interest, spanning more than a single period.

The Pavillon de la Reine is also listed as a historic monument. By contrast, the Church of Saint-Pierre in Equemauville dates from the late 19th century. The church is decorated with the coats of arms of the canton’s municipalities and families. Those interested in architectural history will find different periods represented here: the early 17th-century chapel and the late 19th-century church.

Culture at the Espace culturel Françoise Sagan

The Espace culturel Françoise Sagan is located in the former home of Charles Ramboer, a historian and archivist for the city of Honfleur. The venue includes a reading area dedicated to Françoise Sagan, a youth area and a toy library. Visitors can also discover exhibitions by local artists there. Reading, the youth area, the toy library and changing artistic themes offer different facets of this cultural venue.

Views and trails

From Mont Joli, you can enjoy a panoramic view over the Seine Valley and the Pont de Normandie. In the Bois du Breuil, which belongs to the Conservatoire du Littoral, rhododendrons, an avenue of beech trees and unusually shaped trees define the woodland landscape. These landscape features complement the historic buildings with another side of Equemauville.

The Sentier nature du bois du Breuil is a 4.8 km walking trail in Equemauville. The Sentier la vallée de la Claire offers a different point of reference: the trail starts next to the church in Equemauville, at Place de l’Amitié, and heads towards the Canet washhouse. For planning purposes, the routes therefore offer different points of reference—one has a stated length, while the other has a specific starting point and direction.

Activities and events

The Centre équestre du Ramier offers opportunities to discover horse riding or improve your riding skills. If riding is one of your travel interests, check the current operating arrangements before your trip. The Labyrinthe de Honfleur offers a family-friendly treasure hunt and an outdoor escape game. As seasonal opening hours may vary, it is advisable to check the dates before visiting.

During the Fête des Marins procession, model boats are carried from Honfleur city centre to the Notre-Dame-de-Grâce Chapel in Equemauville. The procession route thus links two named places and leads to the chapel, which is also known for its history and its view of Honfleur.

Discover more destinations: Saint-Louet-Sur-Seulles, Colleville-Montgomery, Loucelles, Saint-Pierre-Canivet, La Graverie, Le Molay-Littry, Saint-Ouen-Du-Mesnil-Oger, Monfréville.

For the wider travel overview: Calvados.