In Darnétal, the Maison des Forêts is located in the Bois du Roule on a hill above the valleys of the Robec and Aubette.
For some people, planning a trip to Darnétal includes the wish to rent a holiday apartment.
Culture and History
The Église paroissiale Saint-Pierre de Carville was built at the end of the 15th and beginning of the 16th century.
The choir of the Église Saint-Pierre de Carville contains 16th-century stained-glass windows and paintings imitating marble.
The Église Saint-Pierre de Carville, including its detached bell tower, was classified as a historic monument by a decree dated 22 April 2015.
The Église Saint-Ouen de Longpaon was built at the end of the 15th century, extended in the mid-16th century, and partially destroyed by a fire in 1562.
The Église Saint-Ouen de Longpaon has been listed as a historic monument since 26 June 1992.
A chapel intended to receive the remains of Saint Ouen has been documented at the site of the Église Saint-Ouen de Longpaon since the 10th century.
Nature
Various tree species grow in the Bois du Roule, including oaks, birches, maples and wild cherry trees.
There are also notable trees, deer and numerous bird species there.
Things to Do
The circular trail Le tour de Darnétal is 14 kilometres long, takes 3 hours and 30 minutes, and is classified as difficult.
The Route des Moulins runs between Rouen Town Hall and Darnétal Town Hall, follows the two waterways, the Robec and Aubette, and is 5.4 kilometres long.
At the end of the Route des Moulins, you reach the “Mairie de Darnétal” bus stop and can return to Rouen city centre by TEOR.
The Moulin de la Croix Rouge, also known as Moulin Lecouteux, was formerly a grain mill and now houses artists’ studios.
The Moulin Saint-Paul retains the remains of a workshop, a truncated chimney and a hydraulic system.
Expotec is a centre for social history whose mission is to preserve the memory of work and techniques in Normandy.
The Usine Fromage is a 19th-century industrial heritage building and now houses the École d’Architecture de Normandie.
The former industrial building now houses the Théâtre de l’Écho du Robec.
The Théâtre de l’Écho du Robec is a family theatre with a historical focus.
Every year, the Théâtre de l’Écho du Robec stages a play by Molière in costume and in accordance with the author’s text.
The Théâtre de l’Écho du Robec offers musical entertainment for everyone, including performances by Ensemble Miroirs and Lady Smith.
Food and Drink
During a visit to the Cidrerie Ponpon, visitors can discover various Norman products such as Pommeau, Calvados, jellies and terrines.
