Discover Contremoulins

When planning a trip to Contremoulins, architectural history, rural heritage and cycling are practical themes to consider. The facts range from the Church of Saint-Martin and a flax oven to historic architectural styles and a circular cycling route that leads from Ganzeville towards Contremoulins. In addition, the Cidrerie des Hautes Falaises offers an insight into cider production. If you are looking for a hotel in Contremoulins, you can use these themes to help decide what to focus on during your trip.

Architectural history and rural heritage

The Church of Saint-Martin in Contremoulins dates from 1648. Château de Gruville was built from 1876 onwards by the architect Camille Albert for Alexandre Le Grand, the founder of Bénédictine de Fécamp. The château includes an experimental farm and water towers topped with battlements, built between 1886 and 1888. The château is partially protected as a historic monument. The church and château therefore offer different points of historical interest for culture-minded travellers.

The chronological comparison is specific: the church dates from 1648, the château’s construction began in 1876, and the water towers followed between 1886 and 1888. This places a single year of construction, the start of a building project and a later construction period alongside one another.

Rural architecture also takes several forms. Contremoulins has a clos-masure, a style of building typical of Normandy. The Manoir de Bariville is a residential building made of brick and flint; a typical thatched cottage stands right next to it. Contremoulins also has one of the few flax ovens still preserved today, which is part of the local heritage. Clos-masure refers to a style of building, while brick and flint are the materials used for the manor house: these examples offer different points of architectural interest.

By bicycle and in the countryside

The circular cycling route “Circuit 2: La vallée de la Ganzeville” starts at the church in Ganzeville and leads from there towards Contremoulins. It is 20 kilometres long, and the stated duration is 1 hour 30 minutes. The route is also included in the PDESI, the departmental plan for spaces, sites and routes. The distance and duration provide a concrete framework for your planning. Check the current route conditions before setting off.

The Ganzeville Valley lies in the wider region around Contremoulins. The landscape is shaped by forests and biodiversity, and the valley is considered a natural area that has been preserved in a largely natural state. This aspect of the landscape complements the architectural history with a perspective on the wider region. If you would like to include the landscape in your trip planning as well as the buildings, keep this broader geographical context in mind.

An insight into cider production

At the Cidrerie des Hautes Falaises, visitors can learn about cider production, from collecting the apples through to bottling, and sample various ciders for free. This combines an insight into the production process with the opportunity to try different ciders. If this is an important part of your trip, check the current visitor arrangements before your visit, as they may change.

Discover more destinations: Fauville En Caux, Fresne-Le-Plan, Le Tréport, Darnétal, Bihorel, Montmain, Maniquerville, Etretat.

For the regional travel overview: Seine-Maritime.