Commune of Normandy located in the department of Seine-Maritime, Octeville-sur-Mer, as its name suggests, takes place on the coast of the Channel Sea. It is located on the right bank of the Seine, just six kilometers from the city of Le Havre, right on the cliffs of the famous Côte d'Albâtre.
According to historians, the town of Octeville-sur-Mer takes its name from a Scandinavian settler, Otti, who came to settle here during the Viking invasions of the 10th century. Today mainly focused on tourism, it offers its visitors breathtaking landscapes, as well as an unobstructed view of the English Channel. Some historical monuments, of great architectural interest, also take place in the town, testifying to an important heritage richness.
The village is ideally located and close to main roads. It thus makes it possible to reach the cities of Le Havre, Étretat, Fécamp, Honfleur or Deauville.
Installed in the center of Octeville-sur-Mer, the Saint-Martin church reveals an architecture typical of this part of Seine-Maritime, with a red and brown brick facade. Not far away, in the hamlet of Saint-Barthélémy, the Saint-Clair chapel also stands proudly.
But it is the city's natural heritage that mainly attracts visitors to this little corner of Normandy. Several marked trails allow you to appreciate the charm of the Alabaster Coast, while you can descend to the pebble beaches via paths cut into the side of the cliff.
In the old buildings formerly occupied by NATO, an aquaculture farm has been set up, while the Cailloux farm stands at Le Croquet.
Several sports fields installed in the town allow the practice of handball, football, or even tennis and golf.
For cycling enthusiasts, the cycle path now crosses Octeville and connects the neighboring towns.
The city of Octeville-sur-Mer is very lively and is the source of many events throughout the year.
The weekly Octeville-sur-Mer market takes place every Sunday morning.
An agricultural competition is organized every year in March.
The commune has 36 associations. One of them necessarily corresponds to your center of interest. Information in Town Hall.
The town is twinned with Bourne End (England) since 2003 and Furci Siculo (Sicily). Meetings and exchanges take place every year. The twinning committee (CJO) organizes dancing activities (Night of the twinning, Afternoon dancing, New Year's Eve) and trips (California, India, South Africa, Australia, Rome, Naples, Florence, London...). Information: cjo@cjo.fr
In May, the bike festival is an opportunity to learn about sport and discover the surroundings of Octeville-sur-Mer hiking.
In June, the festival of the city offers funfair and other activities of all kinds.
Each year in October or November, the town organizes the festival of the soil with a market of local producers and various events highlighting the agricultural traditions of the region.
In December, a Christmas market is an opportunity to meet Santa Claus or discover local craft stalls.
Salon de la Photographie
- From 1 to 2 june 2024
- Avenue Michel Adam, Gymnase Michel Adam
- Club Photo of the REFLEX association in Octeville-sur-Mer is organizing its 12th Photography Salon. - The show is open to all photographers, with no set subject. Each photographer exhibits a series of photos on a theme of his or her choice. A rich experience of sharing and exchange around photography. - This event, which welcomes some sixty photographers each year, is aimed at all audiences and lovers of fine photography. - Register now and come and exhibit your finest photos alongside guest of honor Jean-Claude Bertin. A Le Havre photographer who has won several awards from the Fédération Photographique de France, he has also received numerous distinctions and citations in international photographic competitions.
Marché Nocturne à Octeville-sur-Mer
- On 15 june 2024
- Rue Félix Faure
- The Octeville-sur-Mer night market will take place on Saturday May 18 from 6pm to 10:30pm in the town center. - More than 30 exhibitors will be present : local crafts, designers, local produce. On-site catering provided by shopkeepers. - Music festival and musical atmosphere guaranteed !
L'Explorateur : Cocktail de Saveurs au Pain d'Épices de Bertrand
- On 21 june 2024
- 3 Impasse des Thuyas
- Bertrand makes his gingerbread every morning with his family in a human-sized laboratory. Come and discover the different stages of production, the ingredients and their qualities, and the different flavors he imagines. Then, during an original aperitif, you'll taste fine flavors, surprising combinations and quality products awarded by the Collège Culinaire de France. - Alcohol abuse is dangerous for your health. Drink in moderation. - Open to all - Duration : 1 hr. - Reservations required, from June 1.
L'Explorateur : Cocktail de Saveurs au Pain d'Épices de Bertrand
- On 12 july 2024
- 3 Impasse des Thuyas
- Bertrand makes his gingerbread every morning with his family in a human-sized laboratory. Come and discover the different stages of production, the ingredients and their qualities, and the different flavors he imagines. Then, during an original aperitif, you'll taste fine flavors, surprising combinations and quality products awarded by the Collège Culinaire de France. - Alcohol abuse is dangerous for your health. Drink in moderation. - Open to all - Duration : 1 hr. - Reservations required, from June 1.
L'Explorateur : Cocktail de Saveurs au Pain d'Épices de Bertrand
- On 30 august 2024
- 3 Impasse des Thuyas
- Bertrand makes his gingerbread every morning with his family in a human-sized laboratory. Come and discover the different stages of production, the ingredients and their qualities, and the different flavors he imagines. Then, during an original aperitif, you'll taste fine flavors, surprising combinations and quality products awarded by the Collège Culinaire de France. - Alcohol abuse is dangerous for your health. Drink in moderation. - Open to all - Duration : 1 hr. - Reservations required, from June 1.
