The Église Saint-Maclou is open on the first Sunday of each month; there are also marked cycling connections, a listed hiking trail and cultural history to explore. When planning a stay, the information varies: the church has a recurring opening date, while the current trail signage is what matters on the routes. If you are looking for accommodation, you can decide whether to focus on visiting the church, outdoor activities or attractions in the surrounding area.
Cycling and hiking routes around Auberville-la-Renault
The La VĂ©locauchoise cycling route is signposted as far as the edge of Auberville-la-Renault. At the calvary, a marked cycling route towards Sauville points to the green-signposted circuit des clos-masures. Some signs may be missing. So check the current signage before setting out, especially if you plan to follow the circuit.
The GR®21B hiking trail is listed for Auberville-la-Renault in the direction of Fongueusemare. Here too, you should check the route and signage before setting out. This makes the cycling and hiking information a useful starting point for planning, without assuming a particular walking or cycling time.
The village church and local history
The village of Auberville-la-Renault was first mentioned in the 13th century. The history of the Église Saint-Maclou includes an attribution that remains unclear: it is uncertain whether the church was given to Boscherville Abbey in the 11th or 12th century, or whether it then belonged to the Duchy of Longueville. The church's opening on the first Sunday of each month gives your plans a specific point of reference; the different historical possibilities tell the story of the area's earlier past.
Legends and historic buildings
According to local legend, the river disappeared because of the intervention of a fairy. The legend says that when the river disappeared, the mill also stopped working. The river and the mill are thus both at the heart of this local tale.
A tourist description updated in 2023 calls the Château de Glatigny a residence dating from the late 18th century, built on the site of a former medieval manor house; its current status is uncertain. A gateway on the southwest side leads to the residence and, with its brick and stone construction, can give an impression of the Louis XIII style.
There is also a war memorial in the churchyard, where the graves of seven airmen are located. Two served in the Royal Air Force and five in the Royal Canadian Air Force. The churchyard thus combines a place of remembrance with traces of different air forces.
Things to do in the surrounding area
In the area around Auberville-la-Renault, Annouv'Equid offers dressage lessons at its riding school and horseback rides. Visits to the mini-farm and vegetable garden are also available. The activities range from horse riding to a look at a small agricultural operation.
The Écomusée de la Pomme et du Cidre in Bretteville-du-Grand-Caux offers a different focus. This nearby farm museum produces cider and other products; visits to the farm and cider-making facilities are available. When comparing the attractions, Annouv'Equid focuses on horse riding and the mini-farm, while the Écomusée focuses on making cider and other products.
Discover more destinations: Wanchy-Capval, Fresne-Le-Plan, La Feuillie, Saint-Martin-Du-Vivier, Quiévrecourt, Manneville-ès-Plains, Angerville-La-Martel, Normanville.
For the broader travel overview: Seine-Maritime.
