Berville-sur-Mer walks

Near Honfleur in Normandy, along the Seine estuary and in the bocage, a hike of about 20 km on trails with majestic panoramic views.

Far from the modern world, a small valley hidden between meadows and forest reveals an intimate and authentic Normandy, with magnificent trees, sunken paths, fresh springs, typical thatched cottages and rolling landscapes. This route is not marked, hence its name "secret walk": geolocation is therefore recommended.

The stork has become the marsh’s iconic symbol: when the young stork takes flight from its family nest, it discovers this unspoilt natural landscape as it circles this ancient circular bend of the Seine, nestled within a vast amphitheatre of greenery. With its wet meadows stretching as far as the eye can see and its pretty thatched cottages, the Marais Vernier offers a landscape unique in Normandy that invites you to take a stroll, particularly in spring when the apple trees are in bloom.

A walk alongside racehorses through the countryside and along forest paths.

Take a stroll around Honfleur, with its charming harbour and churches, and climb up to the beautiful Notre-Dame-de-Grâce chapel, which offers stunning views of Honfleur, Le Havre, the mouth of the Seine and the Pont de Normandie bridge.

This walk, almost in the town centre, aims to show you the main points of interest in Honfleur.

A hike along theGR®®223trail on the Normandy coast.

Starting from Bouquelon church, take a long descent along a wooded path, then follow the Route des Chaumières along the Marais Vernier, finally returning via the Bois du Plessis.

A lovely walk on the border between two departments in Normandy.

A short, completely flat walk amongst the ponds of Toutainville.

Hike in the Bois de Breuil forest, passing through the commune of Barneville-la-Bertrand.

Near Honfleur, the little river called the Orange flows through a preserved valley. The paths run through a landscape of meadows enclosed by hedges with beautiful half-timbered houses, a true essence of Normandy.

Forest trail, Cote de Grâce and its chapel, Honfleur and its Sainte-Catherine Church, the garden of personalities, walk on the beach and return to the woods with its rhododendrons.

It is said that the farmers of the Quartier du Carreau used to sell their chickens and rabbits in the village centre. On their way back, they were robbed in the woods on the hillside, now known as the "Briganderie".

From the banks of the Risle, which have been developed for walking, to the forest bordering the valley, this varied route links the residential village of Manneville and the town of Pont-Audemer. It offers a lovely walk in Normandy between town and country, with interesting heritage sites and beautiful views. The route is not signposted in its entirety (geolocation recommended with Visorando) but is based in part on theGR® 224 and the yellow-marked Chemin des Résistants.

This very hilly and shaded circuit, between forests and hedgerows, will allow you to discover the Saint-Laurent spring and numerous yew trees. The route follows a well-marked blue PR® trail that you can rely on.