Attractions and Places To See around Manéglise - Top 20

In addition to a remarkable sanctuary from the late 13th and early 14th centuries, the church houses an 18th-century polychrome wooden statue of Saint Sebastian.

Saint Valery is the monk Walaric who is said to have celebrated baptisms to the north of the village, near a spring. He was nicknamed the evangelist of the cliffs for having been the first missionary on the Channel coast in the 7th century. At the beginning of the 12th century, Guillaume Malet de Graville donated the Saint-Valery church to the monks of the Graville priory. On September 10, 1944, the village of Fontaine-la-Mallet was 99% destroyed during Operation Astonia intended to liberate Le Havre. Placed under the aegis of the Ministry of Reconstruction and Urban Planning, the reconstruction of the town was implemented by architects who participated, in parallel, in the construction of the city center of Le Havre. The church was entrusted to the architect Serge Zoppi. The first stone having been laid on October 25, 1954, the church, which is distinguished by its 31 m high concrete spire in the shape of wheat ears, was completed in 1957. The church has a single-volume nave preceded by a porch with a bell tower on the side. The building is traditional in its shape and regionalist style: the exterior facing is made of materials from the Pays de Caux (bricks and pebbles) while the design of the spire in the shape of wheat ears recalls local agricultural production. On the other hand, the use of reinforced concrete allows for the development of a modern aesthetic, of which the bell tower offers a remarkable example with its openwork lacework. Since November 26, 2001, the church, its presbytery, the staircase, the terrace and enclosure walls have been listed in the supplementary inventory of historic monuments.

For a wilderness running adventure, look no further than the Forêt de Montgeon, a 270-hectare park and recreation area in the city of Le Havre. You can admire the panoramic views of the lakes, forests and meadows, and discover the rich history and biodiversity of this ancient site. The park offers several trails of varying difficulty levels, from easy to difficult. You can also test your fitness on the fitness trail, a circuit dotted with exercise stations. Whether you want to run fast or slow, long or short, you will find something to suit your tastes and abilities in the Forêt de Montgeon.

Not to be confused with the forest of MontgeRon, in Essonne;)

The Forêt de Montgeon is one of the green lungs at the gates of Le Havre. It is home to an arboretum of conifers, beautiful ponds and unspoiled trails, where the people of Le Havre practice hiking.

Originally, Cauville-sur-Mer was divided into hamlets and localities organized into clos-hovels, such as Briquemare, Buglise, Chesnaie, Fleuritte, Marfauville and Tronquay. In 1823, Cauville was born from the merger of three municipalities, Rimbertot, Cauville and Buglise, by royal decree promulgated by King Louis XVIII. In 1913, at the request of the municipal council, the qualifier “sur-Mer” was added to distinguish the town from its namesake located in Calvados.

the Saint-Nicolas Church and its 17th century statues

The name of our town is of Gallo-Roman origin. In the 12th century, the village was called Hugleville, becoming Heugleville sur mer in 1484, then Eugville in 1763 and finally Heuqueville. Heuqueville retained a feudal mound near the church until the 19th century. Before the revolution, Heuqueville had a sea watch, in order to avoid any enemy intrusion via our coasts. The church, dedicated to Saint Peter, was built in several periods starting from the 16th century. We invite you to come and visit this church and the secrets found there. (Information at the town hall secretariat). https://www.heuqueville.fr/histoire-et-patrimoine