Discover Tourville-La-Chapelle

Tourville-La-Chapelle combines a rich church history with trails through the Petit-Caux area. For trip planning, Notre-Dame, with its architecture and history, and the Boucle de Grand Bois are the main highlights: the circular route passes through forests, open countryside and villages. The Médiathèque Jeanine Briançon adds to the cultural offering as part of the Falaises du Talou library network.

Notre-Dame: Building History and Features

The earliest parts of Notre-Dame church date from the early 13th century. Historical names include “Notre-Dame de la Capelle de Tourville” in 1410 and “Notre-Dame de Tourville” in 1683. The church originally consisted of a choir and three naves. The bell tower is unusually positioned: it was built at the base of the large central nave. Extensive restoration work took place in the 18th and 19th centuries. The features include numerous stained-glass windows and glazed panels, whose main theme is the life of Joan of Arc.

Médiathèque Jeanine Briançon

The Médiathèque Jeanine Briançon is part of the Falaises du Talou library network. Admission to the network’s médiathèques is free. You can read, work and play there, use computers and tablets, and connect to Wi-Fi. If you are planning a visit, check the opening hours in advance, as opening arrangements may change.

Boucle de Grand Bois: Circular Route and Scenery

The Boucle de Grand Bois is a 10 km circular route through forests, open countryside and villages in the Petit-Caux area. You can travel the route on foot or by mountain bike. Estimated times are 2 hours 30 minutes for hiking and 1 hour 45 minutes for mountain biking (VTT). The Grand Bois hike starts at Place de l’Église in Tourville-La-Chapelle.

On the Grand Bois section, the “des Faitiers” forest path passes through the Massif du Grand-Bois. Pheasants may be seen there; depending on the season, carpets of wildflowers such as hyacinths and anemones may also appear. These plants give the described section of the trail a seasonal character, while the forest path and massif form its landscape setting.

A Stop at Chèvrerie La Petite Caulette

The Boucle recommends stopping at Chèvrerie La Petite Caulette in Tourville-La-Chapelle to taste products made from Saanen goat’s milk. The selection includes fresh and aged goat’s cheeses, fresh tomme, yogurt and faisselle, as well as cow’s-milk cheese. As opening details may change, check them before your visit.

Another Route in the Petit-Caux Area

The Circuit du Camp César passes through Puys and Bracquemont, two small coastal villages, and follows the GR®21. The hike gives access to the still-visible remains of a Gallic oppidum. This route focuses on the villages and the remains of the oppidum, while the Boucle de Grand Bois passes through forests, open countryside and villages.

Discover more destinations: Blangy-Sur-Bresle, Villainville, Biville-la-Rivière, Saint-Laurent-de-Brèvedent, Duclair, Vatteville-la-Rue, Caudebec-En-Caux, Avesnes-en-Bray.

For the regional travel overview: Seine-Maritime.