Criquetot-Le-Mauconduit sits high on the Caux Plateau. There are two clearly distinct focal points to consider for your stay: the local history, with its dated family and religious references, and the rural offering around Le Fruit de nos Prairies. When planning your trip, you can therefore choose between a focus on cultural history and a stay connected with a working farm.
Historical references from the Middle Ages to the 18th century
A tombstone in the church of Criquetot-Le-Mauconduit, dating from 1283, attests to the settlement of the Mauconduit family. The Calletot family is documented in Criquetot-Le-Mauconduit in the 16th century. These are distinct points in time: the tombstone takes us back to the 13th century, while the Calletot family appears several centuries later. A foundation for the Holy Virgin and Saint Anthony is documented at the site in 1646. Saint RĂ©my de Criquetot is documented in 1713. Together, these references span the medieval record, later family and religious connections, and the early 18th century; each individual detail describes a different historical reference point.
The Haute-Normandie region provides a broader context for the local history: the Mauconduit, Calletot and Canivet families were represented there repeatedly. This allows you to distinguish between the specific historical references in Criquetot-Le-Mauconduit and the broader history of these families in Haute-Normandie.
Rural offerings around Le Fruit de nos Prairies
For travellers with a motorhome, the campsite at Le Fruit de nos Prairies farm is a specific option: it has six pitches with grass-covered parking areas. Each pitch also has a grass-covered area for relaxing, and barbecue facilities are provided. Amenities and facilities may change. If these details are important to your plans, check that they meet your needs before you arrive.
The site has farm animals, including ducks, geese, cows and horses. The animals on the farm may change; if you are interested, check in advance which details apply to your visit. The animals add concrete examples to the picture of a working farm, while the campsite’s pitches and barbecue facilities offer their own practical points to consider.
Farm-gate sales are also part of the offering: La Ferme de la Cour Souveraine – Le Fruit de nos Prairies sells local meat directly from its own farm. This adds a culinary dimension to the rural farm experience. Products and service details may change; check the latest information before visiting.
Activities and beach destinations
At Lac de Caniel in Cany-Barville, you can go summer tobogganing, water skiing and fishing. These three activities offer different ways to spend time there; availability may vary by season. If one of them is the reason for your plans, check its availability for your intended dates.
La Bergerie du Mauconduit is described as being five minutes from the beaches of Petites Dalles and Veulettes. Actual travel time depends on the route and traffic.
Discover more destinations: Beaubec-La-Rosière, Trouville, Saint-Laurent-de-Brèvedent, Quiberville, Louvetot, Eslettes, Autretot, Duclair.
For the broader travel overview: Seine-Maritime.
