Vacation Rental Description
A beautiful gite forming part of a historic house built in 1740, 15 minutes drive from rouen in a lovely rural village on the banks of the river Seine. The cinders of Napoleon Bonapart rested over night in this house as his funeral boat journeyed back from Saint Helene. The gite has been tastefully renovated respecting original architectural features such as open oak beams.
There are many facinating places to visit in the local region. The historical town of Rouen famous for Joan of Arc is just 15 min drive away. Monet's house and gardens at Giverny is also a short drive away.The coastal drive "route des fruits"is a picturesque journey through beautiful french villages with many historic Abbeys and points of interest.Fecamp with its Benedictine Abbey and beautiful beaches near Dieppe and Le Harve are all about an hour's drive.Paris is easily accessed by the motorway approx.1h30.The famous coves of Etretat are 45 minutes away.
The gite which is attached to the house(which faces the river Seine) is fully independant having a breakfast/dining kitchen,large shower, first floor lounge (bed-settee for 2) and double bedroom.
The large garden is south-facing and is at guest's disposition as are the sunpatios garden furniture and BBQ.
Facilities
- Cable Satellite
- Cleaning Service
- Cooking Utensils
- Linen Service
- Microwave
- Amenity Parking
Activities
- Biking
- Cinema
- Horse Riding
- Night Clubs
- Restaurant
- Shopping
- Tennis
- Theater
- Zoo/Wildlife
The city of Rouen is 15 mins drive away, there you will find a huge range of bars and restaurants, museums art galleriese, theaters and cinemas, for antique lovers there is a host of antique and "brocante" shops in and around Rouen.There are many cycle routes for different levels along the Seine and through the nearby national forests which are accessed directtly behind the house.The Normandie beaches are an hour (nearest cove at Varengeville 45 min.) drive away and Paris centre is easily accessible approx. an hour and fifteen minutes by car, or 50 min by train from Rouen. There is a bus service to Rouen from the village - bus stop just across the road. The local village shop 2 min. walk away.
Travel Options
- Nearest Airport : CDG Paris at 100 kilometers distance;
- Nearest Train Station : Rouen at 5 kilometers distance
- Nearest Town : Rouen at 5 kilometers distance
