Bihorel: Markets, Church and Horse Racing

If you’re looking for a hotel in Bihorel, local points of interest can help you choose your destination. The parish church of Notre-Dame-des-Anges represents the town’s architectural history; markets take place in three neighbourhoods. At the Hippodrome des Trois Pipes, harness racing is combined with events for younger children. A kiln from the former brickworks in Parc de l’Argilière and the interconnected network of cycle paths round out the options.

The Church of Notre-Dame-des-Anges and its architecture

The parish church of Notre-Dame-des-Anges was built in 1868 by architect Émile Janet. It is made of brick and limestone and has an elongated layout with three naves. This brings together a specific year of construction, a named architect, and the church’s spatial layout. The three naves describe the division of the church interior into three lengthwise sections. Anyone interested in church architecture can consider both the materials used and the floor plan.

Markets in Bihorel

Markets in Bihorel take place throughout the year in the three neighbourhoods of Bihorel Village, Plateau des Provinces, and Le Chapitre. They offer a wide variety of local products from land and sea. For a specific visit to Bihorel Village, there are set market days and times: Wednesday and Saturday mornings, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. The market is held in the square by Notre-Dame des Anges church, opposite the town hall. This makes it possible to distinguish the regular schedule in Bihorel Village from the year-round presence of markets in all three neighbourhoods.

If you specifically want to visit this market, plan around the stated weekdays and morning hours. Market days, times, and vendors may change, so check the latest information before your visit.

Harness racing and events at the Hippodrome

The Hippodrome des Trois Pipes hosts harness races in a sulky and under saddle. The two forms differ in where the driver sits: in a sulky race, the driver rides in a racing cart pulled by the horse; in a race under saddle, the rider sits directly on the horse. The venue has a 1,075-metre dirt track with a right-handed course. Its length, surface, and direction provide a concrete picture of the track and help distinguish the two types of racing.

For younger children, the Hippodrome offers events such as pony rides and inflatable play equipment. If these activities matter to your travel plans, check the specific event dates in advance. An announcement published in January 2024 reports that the Hippodrome des Trois Pipes received the “Engagement” level of the EquuRES label, in recognition of its commitment to animal welfare and the environment.

Local history and cycle paths

In Parc de l’Argilière, the kiln from the former brickworks stands at its centre. It is a tangible link to the former brickworks and complements the church’s architectural history with another aspect of local history.

The cycle-path network also offers another point to consider when choosing a destination: Bihorel’s network connects with those of Hauts de Rouen and Bois-Guillaume. As cycling infrastructure can change with projects and road layouts, check the current route before setting out.

The specific market hours and, where relevant, event dates at the Hippodrome are important when choosing when to travel. The church and kiln offer different points of interest, while the links between cycle-path networks may appeal to visitors interested in cycling. This lets you assess Bihorel through a range of local themes rather than basing your decision on just one feature.

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