XXL panoramas overlooking the Seine | Caux Seine Normandie tourisme

©Bois De Villequier 2023 Sissi Cussot Panorama Seine Postcard Csnt|CSNT

1. Uninterrupted view above Villequier

A different atmosphere in the forest above the small village of Villequier. Climb towards the church, which you leave on your right, and continue along the road as it winds its way up to the summit. On your left, there is a grassy area where you can park your vehicle.

Take the path through the undergrowth and begin a lovely stroll along the main path, which will take you over a small wooden bridge to a superb belvedere overlooking the Seine and offering you a magical view as far as the Pont de Brotonne.

In fact, there are two panoramas on offer, one after the other. Prefer the second, where a bench allows you to admire the scenery in complete relaxation and a railing ensures optimum safety. Sissi Cussot, the famous runner, likes to train here.

Getting there

2. From the cornice de Rétival à
Caudebec-en-Caux

Another lovely viewpoint over the Seine can be found in Caudebec-en-Caux on the heights of the town by taking the corniche de Rétival.

After passing the famous Manoir de Rétival and its Michelin-starred table, here you are at a strategic spot to admire the river, its meander between Villequier on your right and the Pont de Brotonne rising proudly on your left.

This bridge, inaugurated on 9 July 1977, marked the end of the ferry at Caudebec-en-Caux, which until then had provided passage from one bank to the other.

With a length of 1,278 metres and a maximum height of 125 metres, the Brotonne bridge is a cable-stayed bridge which, when it was brought into service, had the longest central span in the world at 320 metres.

Despite its construction and commissioning, three ferries still remain upstream and downstream of the Brotonne bridge, in Yainville, Heurteauville and Quillebeuf.

©Pont De Brotonne 2021 Point De Vue Panora Sur La Seine Sortie Velo Csnt|CSNT

©Arelaune En Seine La Mailleraye 2021 Panorama Xxl Autumn Winter Csnt|CSNT

3. Get some height Admire the meandering river Seine

Above Heurteauville in La Mailleraye-sur-Seine, there is a place where you can indulge in a unique contemplation of the Seine. A place where you can rest in peace, with no other intention than to recharge your batteries and admire the spectacle of nature winding at your feet. You’re in control. You’re free to let your gaze wander endlessly, unless you prefer to linger over the wildlife frolicking just around the corner in the Brotonne forest.

The panorama from La Mailleraye-sur-Seine is a magical place where anything goes. Including discovering, there, right in front of you, on the other side of the Seine… Look, can you guess the white stones that stand out and climb towards the sky? The famous Abbaye de Jumièges is right there. The panorama from La Mailleraye-sur-Seine is also popular for its spectacular sunsets. The horizon is then tinged with warm, golden hues, creating a romantic and peaceful atmosphere that enchants visitors.