Between Clais and Fréauville, Bailleul-Neuville lies on the Eaulne. Historic churches, Neufchâtel production, which began in 1985, and walks through the valley and its forests offer different perspectives on the area. You can make cultural history and landscape experiences the focus of your stay.

The landscape along the Eaulne

Bailleul-Neuville is part of the La Vallée de l'Eaulne ZNIEFF natural area. The landscape around the village is characterised by wetlands, wooded or grassy slopes, hedgerows, small marshes, reed beds and orchards. This variety is reflected in the walking route descriptions: some take in views of the valley and village, while others lead through forests or along country lanes.

A constructed side path on the Côte Saint-Amador provides an out-and-back route to a notable viewpoint. The walk through the Forêt du Hellet offers panoramic views of the Eaulne Valley and Bailleul-Neuville. The two routes highlight different landscape perspectives: the viewpoint on the Côte Saint-Amador and the view over the valley and village from the Forêt du Hellet.

Churches, culture and Neufchâtel

The Église Saint-Vaast dates from the 11th century; its stained-glass windows date from the 13th century. The church was restored in 1992 and 1993. It also houses an ensemble comprising the high altar, reredos and two statues of Saint Vaast and Sainte Geneviève. This ensemble was listed as movable cultural property on 3 September 1982.

In the hamlet of Neuville stands the Chapelle Sainte-Marguerite, with its blue altar. The Église Sainte-Marguerite de Neuville was mentioned as early as 1074. Its architecture features an early pointed arch from the 13th century as well as a Flamboyant Gothic pointed arch from the 16th century. These dates bring the different historical layers of the local religious architecture to life.

Le Grenier de la Mothe, a rural cultural centre with a varied events programme, is also part of local cultural life. If you would like to plan your stay around an event, it is best to check the specific dates. Neufchâtel cheese is part of the area’s culinary history: Ferme Lévêque began producing it in Bailleul-Neuville in 1985. A 2025 producer guide lists SARL Lévêque at 44 rue de Grémonval, offering Neufchâtel cheese and yoghurt. Since product ranges can change, it is advisable to check the latest information before visiting.

Walks: compare distance and character

The 19.74-kilometre La côte Saint-Amador à Bailleul-Neuville is a moderately difficult circular walking route. The start and finish are at Place de l'École. The route description takes walkers to discover Château de Bailleul-Neuville and part of the Forêt du Hellet. The constructed side path on the Côte Saint-Amador also offers an out-and-back route to the viewpoint.

The moderately difficult circular walk through the Forêt du Hellet is also 10.71 kilometres long and takes an average of 3 hours and 25 minutes. It passes through the Forêt du Hellet and the Bois de Bailleul and du Vaubert. The starting point is the church car park on Rue du Presbytère. Comparing the two circular routes, the Saint-Amador route is longer; an average duration is given for the Hellet loop.

Sur les traces du Tortillard offers a different perspective on the landscape and its history. The walk starts at Chapelle Sainte-Marguerite in the hamlet of Neuville and leads from Neuville to Londinières. It follows the former route of the Tortillard, which connected Aumale with Envermeu, and runs mostly along country lanes on the slopes of the Eaulne Valley. Check local trail conditions before setting out; seasonal conditions can vary. You should also check parking availability at the Tortillard walk’s starting point in advance.

Discover more destinations: Crasville-La-Rocquefort, Le Petit-Quevilly, Le Bocasse, Ancretteville-sur-Mer, Derchigny, Bois-Guillaume, Fallencourt, Sainte-Marguerite-Sur-Mer.

For the broader travel overview: Seine-Maritime.