Malaunay

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Nestled in the picturesque Normandy region of France, Malaunay is a charming commune that offers visitors a delightful blend of natural beauty, rich history, and warm hospitality. This tranquil town is the perfect destination for those seeking a peaceful retreat, away from the hustle and bustle of city life.

One of the most striking features of Malaunay is its stunning natural landscapes. The town is surrounded by lush greenery, rolling hills, and meandering rivers, providing visitors with ample opportunities for outdoor activities such as hiking, cycling, and picnicking. The nearby Normandy coast is also within easy reach, offering visitors the chance to explore beautiful beaches and enjoy breathtaking views of the sea.

History enthusiasts will find plenty to captivate their interest in Malaunay. The town is home to a number of historic landmarks, including the Church of Saint-Ouen, a magnificent Gothic-style church dating back to the 12th century. Visitors can also explore the charming streets lined with traditional half-timbered houses, each with its own unique story to tell.

For those interested in experiencing the local culture, Malaunay hosts a variety of events and festivals throughout the year, showcasing traditional music, dance, and cuisine. Visitors can sample delicious local specialties, such as fresh seafood, creamy cheeses, and fine wines, while taking in the vibrant atmosphere of the town.

Alternative names: Population: 6.1 thous.Area: 3.57 mi²Coordinates: 49°31'38"N, 1°2'25"E

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Malaunay – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Museum of Antiquities, Rouen Castle, Muséum d'Histoire Naturelle de Rouen, Rouen Monumental Cemetery.

6.1 miSE
Museum, Specialty museum
Museum of Antiquities, Rouen
157 min walk • The Musée des Antiquités is a museum in the French city of Rouen, housing archaeological finds from the department of Seine-Maritime. It is classified as a Museum of France. It was set up in 1831 to house the finds excavated at Lillebonne at the instigation of prefect Henri Dupont-Delporte.
6.1 miSE
Monuments and statues, Historical place, Forts and castles
Rouen Castle, Rouen
155 min walk • Rouen Castle was a fortified ducal and royal residence in the city of Rouen, capital of the duchy of Normandy, now in France. With the exception of the tower wrongly associated with Joan of Arc, which was restored by Viollet-le-Duc, the castle was destroyed at the end of the 16th century, its stones quarried for other construction.
6.1 miSE
Museum, Specialty museum, Science museum
Muséum d'Histoire Naturelle de Rouen, Rouen
156 min walk • The Muséum d'Histoire Naturelle de Rouen is a museum in Rouen, northern France, founded in 1828 by Félix Archimède Pouchet. After the Muséum national d'histoire naturelle in Paris it is the second largest natural history museum in France.
6.3 miSE
Cemetery
Rouen Monumental Cemetery, Rouen
162 min walk • The Rouen Monumental Cemetery is the most important cemetery of the Norman city of Rouen, opened in 1828 and situated to the North-East of the town-centre. The entrance gate, the chapel and the monumental cross are the work of Charles Felix Maillet du Boullay.
3.9 miW
Bridge
Barentin Viaduct, Barentin
100 min walk • Barentin Viaduct is a railway viaduct that crosses the Austreberthe River on the Paris–Le Havre line near to the town of Barentin, Normandy, France, about 12 miles from Rouen.
4.8 miSE
Area
Mont-Saint-Aignan, Rouen
123 min walk • Mont-Saint-Aignan is a commune in the Seine-Maritime department in the region of Normandy, northwestern France. The inhabitants of the town of Mont-Saint-Aignan are "Mont-Saint-Aignanais".
5.3 miSE
Area
Bois-Guillaume, Rouen
136 min walk • Bois-Guillaume is a commune in the Seine-Maritime department in the Normandy region in northern France.
5.7 miNE
Zoo
Cleres Zoological Park, Clères
145 min walk • Cleres Zoological Park is located in Clères, 22 kilometres north of Rouen, France. This zoological park is on the grounds of a 14th-century château and includes 200 mammals and 1,500 birds in a wooded area of 13 hectares.
2.2 miS
Museum, Specialty museum
Musée Industriel de la Corderie Vallois
57 min walk • The industrial museum of the Vallois rope factory is a museum located in a former 19th century rope factory in the Cailly valley in Notre-Dame-de-Bondeville. It has the label museum of France.
5.7 miS
Church
Église Saint-Gervais, Rouen
145 min walk • The church of Saint-Gervais, located on Place Saint-Gervais and Rue Claude-Groulard in Rouen, was built between 1868 and 1874, the architect was Martin Pierre.
4.5 miNE
Forts and castles
Château du Bosc Théroulde
114 min walk • The Château du Bosc Théroulde is a château built in the 17th century near Bosc-Guérard-Saint-Adrien in the Seine-Maritime département of Normandy, France.