On the arm of the Seine, Rouen is a city of character where life is good! “My France, summer” decided to put down his luggage there to end this week of journeys to discover the West of France. Welcome to the heart of Normandy, with its heritage, its architecture, its boats and its good-natured inhabitants.
Impossible to evoke Rouen without thinking of the figure of Jeanne D’Arc. The city of Rouen has today made it a strength and shines thanks to events about it. Guide at the Rouen tourist office, Quentin Bicheux tells us about the story of Joan of Arc and the myth created around her after she fought the English in a terrible battle, before being burned alive.
While discovering the heritage of the city, it is impossible to miss the cathedral of Saint-Ouen. An impressive place full of history to discover in “Ma France, l’été”. Every evening in the summer, it is highlighted through video mapping projections.
Armada, the gathering of boats
Carried by volunteers, the event Armada is unmissable. It brings together many boats. The eighth edition from June 8 to 18, 2023 is already being organized. Up to 300 volunteers support this project when the event is in full swing.
The Armada welcomes more than 50 large sailing ships which amaze you, pleasure boats, restaurants with more than 30 countries represented. We find on the quays up to 5,000 sailors from here and elsewhere. No less than six million tourists are seduced by the Armada.
Responsible for the social networks of the event, Nicolas Lemarchand tell you about it.
Claude Monet’s house in Giverny
Normandy is also the colorful paintings of Claude Monet. France Bleu invites you to listen to its beautiful great-grandson, who has come to tell you about the Monet house to visit in Giverny.
Philippe Piguet is a historian, teacher and art critic. In addition to his lineage with the painter, he knows the field of art very well.
The largest flax production in France
Linen, this strong pleasant material comes from a transformation of seeds which are transformed into fibers. 600 farmers are members of the Terre de Lin cooperative in Saint-Pierre-le-Viger, making it the largest production in France. It has 220 employees. Behind linen, a passion and a demanding know-how to obtain quality textiles.
In this cooperative Upper Normandyno less than 15% of world flax production is produced.
The Marsh of Venier
A natural region in the Eure, the Marais-Vernier is a remnant of the Seine. These wet meadows, marshes, reedbeds, ponds and ponds represent a natural setting to be protected. It offers unique, natural, breathtaking landscapes. There is an exceptional fauna and flora.
You can visit this region on foot or by bike. Editor-in-chief of the review Patrimoine Normand, Stephane William Gondoin tells you about this corner of paradise and tells you how to access the heart of the marsh.