Abbey route

Has anyone traveled on the Abbey route in Normandy? I saw it on Rudy Maxa, but can not find any information on it. Also, it also showed a cider route in Normandy. They both look like a really nice drives. Any information is helpful.

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The abbey route takes you along the river Seine to visit abbeys like St Wandrille, Jumiege and Boscherville.

Jumiege was built before the Viking invasions of the 800s, destroyed by them, then rebuilt by the Norman dukes (the ex vikings). William the Conqueror played his part in rebuilding.

Charles VII%26#39;s mistress had her heart buried there.

Jumiege was a port on a meander of the Seine but is now 2 miles from the river.

The abbey was sold off as a quarry after the revolution but it proved to be too well built for the enterprise to be economic.The ruins do give a special view of the different stages of the construction.

The route gives you great views over the Seine and passes though typical river side towns. You can take vehicle ferries across the river at Duclair. They are free.

The cider route takes you through orchards the aspect of which depends on the month of the year. There are cider producers along the way willing to give you a degustation and of course sell cider.

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The Michelin Green Guide to Normandy has a detailed description of and itinerary for the Route des Abbayes. We used it for our trip, and it worked very well. Don%26#39;t miss Le Bec Helouin, still an active abbey, and St-Martin-de-Boscherville. Nearby is the charming old town of Pont-Audemer.

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Thank you so much for the information on the Abbey route and the cider route. I have not seen the Michelan green guide, but I will find it and buy it. I normally use Rick Steve%26#39;s guides and they have been good, but it did not have any information on these two routes. It sounds interesting and beautiful. The Seine goes through Normandy area too? I will have to check out my map. This is my itinery will I be near the route?

Paris one night and then to Amboise three nights, Mont St. Micheal for one night, Bayeux for 4 nights, Honfleur for one night, Ghent 2 nights, Brussells 2 nights, Bastogne 2 nights, Reims 2 nights, Paris 3 nights.

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The abbeys are closest to the city of Rouen, and your itinerary doesn%26#39;t take you in that direction. You%26#39;ll see the problem when you get the Michelin Guide, but the corresponding Michelin map would also be useful. There%26#39;s a large one that covers all of Normandy.

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