The GR 21 runs along Pourville Beach and leads to walks on the heights of the coastal cliffs. This makes the coastal trail a practical starting point for planning a trip to Hautot-Sur-Mer; other highlights include a cycling route along a former railway line, nature spots, water activities and historic sites.
Routes between the coast, hamlets and plateau
The “From the Scie Valley to Bernouville Wood” route passes through Hautot-Sur-Mer’s three hamlets and continues to Pourville Beach, which lies between two cliffs. The Avenue Verte follows a former railway line; from Rue de la Gare, it leads to the Offranville Plateau.
When choosing a route, it is worth considering the kind of scenery you want: the GR 21 focuses on the beach and walks along the coastal cliffs. The Avenue Verte follows the former railway line and leads to the Offranville Plateau. The route through the three hamlets, meanwhile, connects them with Pourville Beach. This makes it possible to distinguish between the routes by their described landscapes and destinations, without assuming a walking time.
Bernouville Wood: Nature and walks
The Bois de Bernouville – Vallée de la Scie area is designated both a Type 1 ZNIEFF and a Natura 2000 site. The coastal woodland of Bois de Bernouville covers around 60 hectares and is classified by the Seine-Maritime Department as an Espace Naturel Sensible (Sensitive Natural Area). The Department offers walks in the wood throughout the year.
Certain animal species also shape the area’s natural character: Bernouville Wood is home to the Barbastelle bat (Barbastelle d’Europe) and the greater horseshoe bat (Grand Rhinolophe). Both are considered particularly noteworthy and rare in Haute-Normandie. Visitors planning nature-focused outings can combine walks here with a closer look at specific conservation issues.
Water activities, golf and mini golf
In Pourville-sur-Mer, Surf'in Pourville offers activities such as surfing, bodyboarding, stand-up paddleboarding, skimboarding and sea kayaking. The offer includes group and private lessons, as well as equipment rental. Group lessons are limited to eight participants; private lessons are available by reservation. As details may change, it is a good idea to check the latest information about lessons or rentals.
In summer, swimming in the sea or lake at Pourville-sur-Mer beach is supervised. Supervision is seasonal, so check the current hours for your planned swim. Another activity option is Golf de Dieppe-Pourville, located on the cliffs with views over the sea and the Pourville valley.
The mini golf course has 18 holes and covers 2,000 m². Players are welcomed daily from March 1 to October 31. For planning, it is worth checking the current opening hours.
Chapel, castle ruins and the Grange Monet
Saint Thomas of Canterbury Chapel in Pourville was built around 1886 near the ruins of the former church. Fragments of that earlier church have been preserved in the present-day chapel. Here, a 19th-century building stands alongside elements of an older church.
The ruins of the Château des Comtes d’Hautot date from the 11th century. Near Pourville, the Grange Monet is also located a few hundred metres from the beach. It can be admired from a wooden footbridge and has been immortalised several times by a famous artist. Together, the chapel, ruins and Grange Monet offer a range of historical and cultural points of interest for a stay.
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