Tourism

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Tourism

My Normandy is so beautiful

Situated on the Côte d'Albâtre, Fécamp, former residence of the Dukes of Normandy, is part of the network of Towns of Art and History.
Its historic heritage, coastline and proximity to Paris, Lille and Brussels, as well as the cliffs of Étretat, make it a highly sought-after destination, ideal for a weekend or holiday combining culture and nature, sports and leisure.

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Fécamp

In Fécamp, our hotel in Normandy near the sea offers you a wide range of options:

 

  • The Benedictine Palacebuilt in the 19th century, boasts bold architecture combining neo-Gothic and neo-Renaissance styles. Today it houses the Benedictine distillery and ageing cellars. The palace is also home to some magnificent pieces of ancient art, as well as a contemporary art gallery with temporary exhibitions. The must: the workshops on offer to visitors: cocktails, discovery of distillation, olfactory experience of perfumes and aromas (chargeable, booking required). Visit the website: www.palaisbenedictine.com

 

  • The Fisheries Museum invites you on a tour that begins in the belvedere and recounts the adventures of the fishermen who set out to catch cod in the polar cold of Newfoundland waters. The tour continues with the Fine Arts collections, as well as collections of Norman wardrobes, costumes and jewellery.
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  • The Abbey of the Holy TrinityThis 127-metre Gothic building houses an exceptional astronomical tide clock dating from 1667. 

 

  • Cap FagnetIt was part of the Atlantic Wall during the Second World War. 

 

  • Saint-Étienne church is a patchwork of architectural styles, ranging from Renaissance to neo-Gothic. A diversion to the choir reveals some spectacular 19th-century paintings. 

 

  • The Chocolate Museum with its Chocolate Discovery workshop will delight chocolate-lovers who will discover how cocoa beans become chocolate bars.

Sightseeing within walking distance of the hotel

  • The famous cliffs of Étretat (16 km away), a magnificent site not to be missed in the region, which has inspired some of the greatest Impressionist painters: Monet, Courbet; writers: Guy de Maupassant, Victor Hugo, Alphonse Karr, Maurice Leblanc with his famous novel l'Aiguille Creuse. An exceptional natural site to explore on foot, by boat or by kayak along the cliffs. 

 

  • The little the fishing village of Yport (7 km away), famous for its charming fishermen's cottages and magnificent 19th-century villas, has been a listed seaside resort since 1929. Its pebble beach lined with traditional beach huts has an irresistible old-world charm.

 

  • Montivilliers Abbey (31 km away), which has been fully restored and is a listed historic monument, invites you to take part in the Cœur d'Abbayes scenographic tour. An opportunity to discover the life of the nuns and the history of the city of the Abbesses.
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  • Dallouville oak, Allouville-Bellefosse (30 km away), is over 1000 years old, making it the oldest in France. An ecological curiosity not to be missed.

 

  • The apple and cider ecomuseum at Bretteville-du-Grand-Caux (12 km away) will reveal the secrets of cider (apple varieties, history, production) and offer a tasting session.

 

  • The snail farm at Maniquerville (8 km away) will tell you everything you always wanted to know about this strange gastropod, and take you on a tour of the breeding workshops, hatchery, nursery, fattening area and laboratory.
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For your stay

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Rooms

In the heart of Fécamp, the 3-star Hôtel Le Grand Pavois offers 32 spacious, bright rooms and 4 suites, all with balconies so you can enjoy the sea air and superb sunsets.

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Business Stay

Whether it's a stopover evening or a B&B business overnight stay, make the most of our hotel in Fécamp, the Grand Pavois, for your business stays.

 
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Services

From 24-hour reception to taxi reservations and guarded garages, we offer a wide range of services on site or in the vicinity of our hotel.