Culture, a public garden and a regular market are at the heart of the town; nearby, the Château de Bosmelet adds a château complex with a collection and park to your visit. This makes it easy to tailor your stay to your interests. If you’re looking for a hotel in Auffay, you can first consider whether you want to focus on the church and local life or include Bosmelet as well.
Church and heritage
The Collégiale Notre-Dame dates from the 11th and 12th centuries and is protected as a historic monument. Its tower houses the 17th-century Jacquemarts Houzou, Bénard and Paquet Sivière. The building’s history and these figures offer distinct historical perspectives in one place. The church is open to the public every day. An audio commentary in several languages is also available there free of charge. Check the current opening arrangements and the availability of the commentary before your visit.
Château de Bosmelet near Auffay
The Château de Bosmelet is located near Auffay and was built around 1632 for Jean Beuzelin, a member of the Rouen parliament. It is partly classified and partly listed as a historic monument. Today, it displays the Alain Germain collection of costume designs, sculptures, furniture and stage sets. The château also includes a chapel and remains from the Second World War. The collection focuses on theatre and design, while the buildings add a distinct historical dimension to the visit.
You can stroll through the château’s walled garden and along its park avenues. Access arrangements may vary by season, so it is advisable to check the conditions before your visit. This lets you plan your château visit around its exhibitions and gardens without assuming that access is available at a particular time of year.
Garden and walking routes
The public garden in town is now called Espace Thomas Pesquet. It is open year-round and designated an LPO wildlife refuge. As a green space, it adds a nature-focused stop to the town’s architectural heritage and collections. Conditions may change depending on local maintenance, so check before your visit.
Three signposted walking routes and one signposted cycling route start in the town centre. The cultural and historical walking tour “Auffay à pied” is 3 km long, accessible to all and takes no more than an hour; it does not follow unpaved paths. These details give the route a clear time frame and describe its surface. If you’d like to include different ways of getting around in your stay, the signposted walking routes and cycling route offer further options.
Market and getting there
Auffay’s market takes place on Friday mornings in the town centre and offers a wide selection of fresh produce. Dates are listed through 25 December 2026. This regular weekly event is part of local life and can be taken into account when planning your stay.
The railway also has a long history in Auffay: the Rouen–Dieppe railway line served the town as early as 1847. If travelling by train today, check the current timetable. When choosing where to stay, you can focus on the church, garden, market and walking routes that start in the town centre, or add a visit to nearby Bosmelet. For the château, it is worth checking the seasonal access arrangements separately.
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Go to the regional travel overview: Seine-Maritime.
