10:00 Guided tour of the Musée de la Batellerie in Poses
Plunge into the heart of the 19th century and set off on a voyage of discovery of the barge industry aboard the two museum boats: the tugboat “Le Fauvette” and the barge “Midway”. Guided tour of the Musée de la Batellerie by members of the former bargemen’s association, who will share their passion with you.
12:00 Lunch in a traditional restaurant
2.15pm Visit to Michèle Ratel’s gallery studio in Poses
It is in the setting of a natural Seine riverbank that Michèle Ratel, a renowned painter, has chosen to paint and exhibit. The Seine and its islands, which she discovers by boat, give her very personal interpretations of the water.
3:30 pm Guided cruise on the Seine at Poses
Board for a 2-hour guided cruise on the Seine, departing from the boat-owning town of Poses. Discover the islands of the Seine and the history of the towpath aboard the “William the Conqueror”. You’ll discover one of our region’s proudest landmarks: the Moulin d’Andé, a listed historical monument.
Dinner, overnight stay and breakfast the following day in a three-star hotel in Val de Reuil
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Atelier Galerie Du Bord De Seine©michèle Ratel (11)
William the Conqueror Cruise
Chateau de Bonnemare Rapedont ®gerard Neveu Facade Estalois Vandecandelaere10:00 Guided tour of Château de Bonnemare
Château de Bonnemare is an emblematic place
of one of France’s most beautiful legends, that of the
Two Lovers. The guided tour of this 17th-century architectural gem, listed as a Historic Monument, is led by the owners, who will take you on a passionate tour of the 16th-century farm buildings (forge, stables, monumental wine press), the 16th-century chapel, the kitchen and the exterior of the château; but also their daily lives in this château, which is also their home.
12:00 Lunch in a traditional restaurant
2.30pm Guided tour of the Abbey of Notre-Dame de Fontaine-Guérard in Radepont
Adjoining the river Andelle, this Anglo-Norman Gothic abbey is an architectural marvel. During your visit, you’ll discover a rare troglodytic cellar, the romantic ruins of the church, the nuns’ building with its beautiful chapter house opening onto the cloister, the dormitory with its magnificent roof structure, and the monastic gardens with their sculptures evoking the women who lived in this place of peace and serenity. The owner, but above all a lover of the place, Olivier offers you a fascinating discovery of this legendary abbey.
End of our services around 4pm.
Abbaye Fontaine Guerard Aurélien Papa
