Charming town in Seine-Maritime in region Normandy, Duclair takes place about twenty kilometers from Rouen, the Golden City, on the banks of the Seine in Austreberthe. Member of the Regional Natural Park of loops of the Seine Normandy, it is located on the famous road of the Abbeys, near Jumièges, St. Paer and Yainville.
Inhabited since the Gallic period, the territory of Duclair knows a real development that from Roman antiquity. The construction wave abbeys in the Middle Age continues to prosper the town, allowing it to enjoy their cultural and economic influence. She knows a turbulent history over the centuries, including the British invasion of the war Hundred Years and the famous Battle of Duclair in 1940.
Today, Duclair attracts visitors passing through the area looking to experience a full city of authenticity and historical heritage of great interest.
Today classified historic monument, the Church of St. Denis date the origin of the eleventh century, a period in which it has kept its nave. Rebuilt over the centuries, it has become a tower of the twelfth century, a Renaissance portal and stained the fourteenth and fifteenth centuries. Fully restored, the latter especially reveal the martyrdom of St Denis.
Built in the first half of the sixteenth century on the foundations of an old fortress, the Coppice castle is now the subject of a registration on Historical Monuments. natural site because of its presence at the heart of the Regional Natural Park of loops of the Seine Normandy, it has a central body embellished pavilions of the seventeenth century and eighteenth wings. The park also deserves a visit with its remarkable trees such as Atlas cedar or Giant sequoia. During your trip, you will appreciate the orangery that mimics the style of the Greco-Roman temples, stables installed in a former chapel of the sixteenth century or the greenhouse. Since 2004, the stables also house a museum August 44 Hell of the Seine on the famous Battle of Normandy.
Overlooking the Seine Valley, the Mount Court was a medieval dependence of the abbey of Jumièges. The original seat of the Barony of Duclair, this former mansion documented inventory general still presents some remains as the tithe barn, chapel and gatehouse.
Strolling in the Normandy town, you can also enjoy outside of the Red Cat castle from the second half of the eighteenth century or enjoy the charms of the archipelago of the mixed water, an open landscaped garden in the early 2000s on the site the old factory Mustad. The program features several sites like the island fruit with apples in metal, water garden, the island of the nails or the mill of the Austreberthe.
Duclair also owes its charm to its famous ferry that can cross the Seine and near rivers arranged for relaxing walks.
Several hiking trails are also accessible from Duclair or surroundings to enjoy the local flora and fauna, as well as built heritage.
The market is held every Tuesday morning.
From June to September, up to Duclair sur Seine Festival and its many activities. In the event program, from dance halls on the docks, tours highlight the castle, art exhibits, sun days, concerts or festive meals.
A Christmas market is held in December with different animations.
"Rendez-Vous aux Jardins" Grand Marché aux Plantes et de la Nature
- From 1 to 2 june 2024
- Château du Taillis, Hammeau de Saint-Paul
- During this national event, the castle offers various activities throughout the day : - A big market of decorations, gardens and products of nature. Come and discover our local craftsmen, our plants and our delicacies. - Guided tours of the park and gardens by the owner.
Un Château Pendant la Guerre
- From 6 to 12 june 2024
- Château du Taillis, Hammeau de Saint-Paul
- Discover the history of the Château during the war. - A guided tour of the August '44 Museum with the Museum's owner provides an insight into the Battle in the region, while a visit to the Château plunges visitors into the life of the estate during the summer of '44. Following the discovery of letters written by the Château's owners during the war, it is possible to relive this period in a personal and intimate way.
Conférence - Duclair Pendant la Guerre, des Premiers Bombardements à la Libération
- On 30 august 2024
- Place du Général de Gaulle
- Screening with commentary of over 200 photos depicting life in Duclair and the Seine valley during the Battle of Normandy : from the first bombardments, to the terrible crossing of the Seine by German troops, to the long-awaited liberation. - Lecture by Nicolas NAVARRO, owner of the Musée Août 1944.
