Saint-Pierre-Bénouville: Hiking, Horse Riding and Heritage

Saint-Pierre-Bénouville offers opportunities for a stay combining hiking, horse riding and culture. The Le Chemin des Frênettes circular hiking trail starts in the village, Les Écuries de Grâce is an equestrian centre, and Saint-Pierre parish church contains a collection of stained-glass windows and a listed altarpiece. The Musée de la Forge adds another cultural highlight with its tools and the former role of the forge in village life.

Hiking the Chemin des Frênettes

Le Chemin des Frênettes is a circular hiking trail that starts in Saint-Pierre-Bénouville. “Circular trail” describes the route format; the starting point places the beginning of the hike in the village. This distinguishes the trail from a simple one-way stage: its circular nature is part of what it offers. Check the route details before setting out so you can plan your hike around the specific route.

Art in Saint-Pierre parish church

Saint-Pierre parish church in Saint-Pierre-Bénouville contains a four-part stained-glass ensemble titled “Vie du Christ” in window bays 3 to 6. The altarpiece “Remise des clés à saint Pierre” is also listed as a movable object under heritage protection; it was listed on 30 September 1988. The two works differ in form and name: one ensemble of four stained-glass windows and one movable altarpiece. Their titles provide further context: “Vie du Christ” means “Life of Christ,” and “Remise des clés à saint Pierre” means “Delivery of the Keys to Saint Peter.”

Crafts and a museum visit

The many tools at the Musée de la Forge illustrate a time when the forge shaped activities in the village. The Musée de la Forge is open daily by prior appointment; 60-minute guided tours are available on request. The 60 minutes refers to the tour, while the appointment is for the visit. Confirm the date and your preferred tour before travelling.

Horse-riding activities at Les Écuries de Grâce

Les Écuries de Grâce is an equestrian centre in Saint-Pierre-Bénouville. Activities include rides, leisurely horseback outings and pony lessons during school holidays. Baby rides are available from age three, and riding lessons from age five. The age limits are specific to each activity: baby rides are for children aged three and over, while riding lessons are for those aged five and over; pony lessons take place during school holidays. Check the dates before your trip, as the holiday programme may change.

Travelling by motorhome

The motorhome service area in Saint-Pierre-Bénouville has space for six motorhomes. This gives you a specific capacity figure to use when planning a motorhome trip.

Plan around your activity

Planning requirements vary by activity: check the hiking trail details in advance, visit the museum by appointment, and note that pony lessons take place during school holidays. The route, appointment and holiday period are therefore different factors to consider when planning your trip.

Discover more destinations:

Épreville, Manneville-ès-Plains, Avesnes-en-Bray, Bardouville, Luneray, Saint-Léonard, Gonneville-Sur-Scie, Bec-De-Mortagne

For the main travel overview: Seine-Maritime.