Town of nearly 12 000 inhabitants, Bolbec takes place in Normandy, in the department of Seine-Maritime. Located upstream of the valley of the Commerce, it is to eighty kilometers of Rouen, in the middle of the Country of Caux.
Inhabited since Antiquity, the city of Bolbec has mainly developed thanks to the presence of mills that punctuated the river since the Middle Ages. This is how the town was marked by the textile industry until the beginning of the 20th century. She was known for her Indian production. Although today there are few physical traces of this golden age, it has deeply marked the city and its inhabitants.
Bolbec, full of charm, still presents a very beautiful architectural and historical heritage that seduces visitors visiting the region. Verte, the commune awarded three flowers in the competition of cities and floral villages of France, also reveals a natural and pleasant.
Built in the second half of the eighteenth century on the remains of an ancient edifice of the 11th century, the church of Saint-Michel is today classified Historic Monuments. Inside, the organ, which comes from the Sainte-Croix-Saint-Ouen church in Rouen and dates back to the 1630s, is also classified as an Historic Monument as an object.
Built by a textile manufacturer in memory of its parents, the Sainte-Anne chapel was designed by the architect Jean-Alexandre Navarre and reveals beautiful interior frescoes by Paul Baudoüin. Do not miss the Protestant temple at the end of the 18th century.
Former factory mansion, the town hall of Bolbec was sold to the city at the end of the XIXth century. In the public garden that surrounds it, it is possible to admire some very beautiful statues classified to the Historic Monuments, Diane chasseresse and The Arts raised by the Time, and which come from the castle of Marly. A few years ago, the originals returned to their places of origin and today one can admire copies.
Former leprosarium of the twelfth century, the current castle of Val-au-Grès dates from the eighteenth century. After hosting many priories, it was transformed into a cultural center in the 1970s.
Classified as Historical Monuments, the manor of Cailletot dates back to the sixteenth century. In brick, sandstone, flint and white stone, it unveils at its sides a pigeon house and a dwelling house listed in the supplementary inventory of Historical Monuments.
There are still some vestiges of the mills that made the glory of Bolbec between the Middle Ages and the beginning of the twentieth century. It is thus possible to discover the mills of Vallot and Seminel.
Housed in a former textile factory, the textile workshop-museum of Bolbec traces the whole chain of cotton work thanks to teams of volunteers.
The market is held every Monday morning.
In June, the festival of the Esplanade presents different activities for children and adults such as games, shows, a meal or sports demonstrations.
In August, place at the St. Lawrence fair.
An international half-marathon takes place in September.
The city also offers a Christmas market in December.
La Fabrik Invite le Conservatoire !
- On 31 may 2024
- Esplanade du Val-aux-Grès, Route de Mirville
- La Fabrik à Sons plays host to students and groups from the Caux Seine Agglo conservatory's contemporary music classes. - A totally new show, allowing students to perform on stage like real professionals !
Les Boucles du Coeur
- On 1 june 2024
- Hameau du Mont Pellier
- 13th semi-nocturnal hike - Saturday, June 1, departure from Lstrelin farm, Mont Pellier hamlet - In aid of BOUCHONS 276 : - - Reservations required at Carrefour reception by May 29 - - Welcome at the farm from 5:30pm - - Possible visit of the farm at 6:30pm - - Departure at 7pm - - Approx. 8 km 160D + course - - Refreshments on arrival (hot dog + tartlet + drink) - - Onion soup - All proceeds go to Bouchons 276 - Large campfire to close the evening (weather permitting)
Court Circuit Vous Invite !
- On 7 june 2024
- Esplanade du Val-aux-Grès, Route de Mirville
- Court Circuit is a collective of music associations in the Pays de Caux region, comprising L'arcade (Notre-Dame-de-Gravenchon), La Fabrik à Sons (Bolbec), Conservatoire Caux Seine Agglo, Art en Sort (Fécamp) and La fée sonore (Yvetot). The aim of this collective is to participate in the development of local artists. For the occasion, the collective is organizing a concert with a rich, local program. - With : Confort Moderne (Fécamp), Lonely Souls (Yvetot), Wrath (Bolbec), Broken Sword (Notre-Dame-de-Gravenchon).
La Fêlée Gourmande de Bolbec 2024
- On 14 june 2024
- Place Charles de Gaulle
- Two routes are organized : a 10 km urban trail and a 5 km walk. - The routes will wind their way through the streets and alleys of Bolbec, passing through a variety of lively municipal buildings ! - Entry fee includes : race number, drink and a meal from one of the participating food trucks. - For children under 10, the entry fee includes a drink and a tub of sausage/fries. - From 7:00 pm, the food trucks will open their doors to offer gourmet menus for all ! From 8:30pm, musical entertainment
Concert Almyra
- On 28 june 2024
- 6 Rue Charles Lesourd
- ??? (Almyra, the salty aspect of the sea) is a traditional Greek music group. The concert takes place at Chapelle Saint-Anne in Bolbec as part of Pacific Festival #4's "Bouge ton home" program.