History and Culture
The Église Saint-Martin in Vatteville-la-Rue is protected as a historic monument. Its main construction phases date from the 15th and 16th centuries.
Renting a vacation apartment in Vatteville-la-Rue can be part of planning your personal stay.
Vatteville-la-Rue’s maritime history includes 15th-century fishing expeditions toward Newfoundland. The Chapelle Saint-Maur already existed in 1602 and at that time served as a relay station for royal hunts.
The Château de Vatteville-la-Rue was built at the end of the 11th century and rebuilt in the 12th century after a siege and partial destruction. Remains of a keep and a large hall have been preserved at the château. At the ruins, visitors can use their mobile phones at five stations to visualize the building’s former appearance.
Landscape and Routes
On the section of the Route des Chaumières that passes through Vatteville-la-Rue, the route continues past the hamlet of La Neuville into the state-owned Brotonne Forest.
The “La Forêt d’Arelaune” hike passes through Brotonne Forest and offers views of the Seine. “Sur les traces de François 1er” is a circular horseback-riding route starting in Vatteville-la-Rue. The route provides insights into the Brotonne area and offers beautiful views of the river.
