Gruchet-Le-Valasse lies in a valley amid a natural landscape of plains and forests, as well as valleys and plateaus. The history of the town includes Valasse Abbey, which was built in the 12th century following a joint vow made by Galeran de Meulan and Mathilde l’Emperesse. The abbey still contains Early Gothic rooms with Norman capitals that have survived several renovations.
Those planning a stay in Gruchet-Le-Valasse may wish to rent a holiday apartment.
Culture
The Balade des tombes remarquables is a circular route through the municipal cemetery. It showcases individually designed or imposing tombs and the graves of notable people from the municipality. The route is interactive and uses QR codes.
The Musée Pierre Meurice was both the painter’s home and studio. At the time, more than one hundred paintings were exhibited there. The Musée Pierre Meurice displays a collection of more than one hundred works; visits are possible only on certain days or by appointment.
The Galerie Nadine Ledru in the grounds of Valasse Abbey is open to the public and presents the work of sculptor Nadine Ledru. The grounds of Valasse Abbey are freely and free of charge accessible all year round.
Trails and Landscape
The Balade du Patrimoine is a walking trail marked by 17 enamelled lava-stone plaques. The route takes about two hours on foot. A detailed brochure with a map and additional historical anecdotes about the Balade du Patrimoine is available free of charge from the town hall.
The marked Sente des Manoirs is a 12-kilometre trail with a walking time of around three hours.
In Gruchet-le-Valasse, numerous marked and unmarked trails can be used on foot, by mountain bike or on horseback, provided that no restrictions apply.
Further Orientation
Other places: La Vaupalière, Bézancourt, Bacqueville-En-Caux, Darnétal, Saint-Martin-Aux-Buneaux, Héricourt-En-Caux, Criquetot-Sur-Longueville, Varengeville-Sur-Mer
