Valliquerville combines historic buildings with opportunities for hiking, running and cycling. The town’s history includes a fortress built in the 11th or 12th century and later destroyed, as well as the bell tower of the Notre-Dame parish church, dating from the transition between the 15th and 16th centuries. For trip planning, hikes, a running route and events are also relevant. These highlights also differ in how precisely they can be planned by date.
Church and Historic Traces
The Notre-Dame parish church has been partially protected as a historic monument since 1840. Its bell tower dates from the transition between the 15th and 16th centuries. The two dates answer different questions: 1840 refers to the church’s protected status, while the 15th- or 16th-century dating refers to the bell tower. A fortress built in Valliquerville in the 11th or 12th century has been destroyed.
A chapel associated with the Château de Valliquerville—Sainte-Anne or Sainte-Marie—is documented in 1267. The château grounds include an open courtyard, a pond and a planted embankment. Alongside the different historical dates, these are specific features of the château grounds. The chapel adds a year-specific reference to the château’s history, while the fortress marks another early historical chapter in the town’s past.
Hikes and Running Route
Rando Nature offers hikes twice a month throughout the year. If you want to plan your travel dates around a hike, check the latest schedule before your trip. The year-round frequency provides a general guide, but you will still need to check the dates for a specific hike.
The “voie verte de Valliquerville” connects Yvetot, starting from the Yvetot Athlétique Club, with Valliquerville and provides a safe running route of more than four kilometres in each direction. Check current route conditions and exact access points before setting out. The two outdoor activities differ in how they need to be planned: for Rando Nature, the hike date matters; for the voie verte, it is the route and current access.
Planning Festivals and Events
The “Valliquerville en fête” festival is usually held on the last weekend of August, organised by the Comité des Fêtes. The programme varies from year to year. If you are travelling for a particular programme item, check the programme for the relevant year. The usual timing provides a general guide, but does not specify individual programme items.
“La Route du Lin” is a major cycling event, with numerous clubs taking part in competitions. Check the current event date and practical information before your trip. The festival and the cycling event are separate occasions: the last weekend of August is a usual guide for “Valliquerville en fête”; for “La Route du Lin,” check its own date. If a festival or hike is the reason for your trip, plan your travel dates around the relevant calendar.
Discover more destinations: Gruchet-Le-Valasse, Eslettes, Thiergeville, Vattetot-Sur-Mer, Veauville-Lès-Quelles, Tourville-Sur-Arques, Déville-lès-Rouen, Fecamp.
For the wider travel overview: Seine-Maritime.
