Malaunay: Mills, Industrial Heritage and Nature

Malaunay brings together several distinct themes for planning a trip: the history of former factories and mills, walks along the banks of the Cailly, Parc Georges Pellerin, and the municipal swimming pool. If you are looking for hotels in Malaunay, these themes can help you decide whether local history, time outdoors, swimming facilities, or transport connections matter most for your stay.

Industrial history in Malaunay

The “Vieux Moulin” is all that remains of the former Pellerin factory. The history of the former “Vieux Moulin” also includes its turbine: as part of the restoration of ecological continuity carried out in 2022, it was placed on a slab beside the Cailly. This connects the town’s industrial history with a specific spot by the river.

The site of the former Offroy factory had two mills from 1820 onward. They were used successively as a grain mill and an Alizary mill, and were later put to use by the spinning mill. The mills therefore offer a distinct historical perspective on the site’s former uses. Another historical point of interest is the chapel on Rue du Docteur Le Roy, located in the Notre Dame des Champs cemetery.

Walks and wildlife at Parc Georges Pellerin

Malaunay offers walks along the banks of the Cailly and through numerous wooded areas. At Parc Georges Pellerin, playground equipment and opportunities to watch animals add further points of interest. The park has children’s play equipment, including a hopscotch area, slide, and swing.

You can see goats, geese and goslings, ducks, and a pair of swans there. Visitors can also observe other birds, aquatic animals, insects, and nocturnal animals. If you want to give time outdoors and local history different levels of priority when planning your trip, the walking opportunities and former mills offer two clearly distinct themes.

Swimming pool and themed town tour

The municipal swimming pool has a 250 m² stainless-steel pool and a 50 m² auxiliary pool. The auxiliary pool is accessible via a ramp suitable for people with reduced mobility. Other activities include swimming lessons, aqua jogging, aqua aerobics, and Aquapalme. Before visiting, it is worth checking the latest information about facilities and programs.

Another way to discover Malaunay is the “Développement Durable Tour / DD Tour,” titled “Malaunay positif, la transition énergétique en action.” Registered visitors get an introduction to the city’s comprehensive ecological transformation project and follow a themed route with commentary from municipal stakeholders. For planning, confirm the registration requirements before your trip.

Getting there and transport connections

Réseau Astuce bus route 529 stops at several locations in Malaunay, including in front of the town hall at Place de la Laïcité. Malaunay-Le Houlme station is near the town center and serves the Rouen–Yvetot and Rouen–Dieppe rail routes. This means you can factor the attractions mentioned above into your trip planning alongside the available bus and train connections. As routes and timetables may change, check the latest information before travelling.

Discover more destinations: Saint-Pierre-Le-Vieux, Bosville, Petiville, Gonneville-Sur-Scie, Gruchet-Saint-Siméon, Longueville-Sur-Scie, Criquetot-Sur-Ouville, Doudeville

For the broader travel overview: Seine-Maritime.