Find the French town that fits the life you want
Find the French town that fits the life you want
Each scale compares this town with the rest of France: least, mid-range, most.
train to Breaute Beuzeville, then to Paris St. Lazare, 3 hours
Half hour train to Breate-Beuzeville. 3 hours to Paris St. Lazarewith several changes means schedule will vary.
Half hour train to Breate-Beuzeville. 3 hours to Paris St. Lazarewith several changes means schedule will vary.
Half hour train to Breate- Beuzeville which is on the Le Havre - Paris St. Lazare main line
The "flax trail path runs fro Hautoto-sur-Mer to Fecamp.Also a steeper routeroute, the Littoral runs along the Alabaster coast
Fecamp is known for
It's a prominent tourist town in the summers, and very quiet in the winter.
More than 30 days, less than 90. Off-peak season, prices and features vetted for this kind of stay.
Life in Fecamp: "Fecamp is a living town. There are many sea-based and outdoor activities. And if you’re not seeking the heat of the south, or a frenetic social life, it is well worth exploring the area as a place to live or to have a holiday home....In terms of property in and around Fecamp, prices have fallen ...As Fecamp is by the sea, prices have held up particularly well. A representative from Notaires de France at The France Show ...told me that “second homes in the town go for more there than inland, partly because of Fecamp’s location and partly because many families have owned holiday houses there for a couple of generations or more and only sell them if they have to.” She added that: “Fecamp is a traditional town and there is no ‘jet-set’ market.”...Among the many artists inspired by Fecamp’s scenery was Monet, who in 1881 painted at least 16 views of the cliffs. And it is these views, virtually unchanged, that enchant today’s visitors as they look out from the port or walk along the grande randonne footpath, GR 21, which threads along the Alabaster coast from Le Havre to Le Treport."
Independent People: "What a contrast between crowded beaches of Etretat! There was hardly any soul on Fécamp seafront even if, as you can see, it’s doesn’t lack any charm. We also passed by the one of the main interests of Fécamp – its Palais Bénédictine – a gorgeous neogothic palace built to honor the creator of the local liquor called… Bénédictine. I wish we had been into sketching then, because the palace with all its elements must ne a true joy to put on paper. However, I will mainly remember Fécamp’s deluge that poured on our heads from nowhere, but in exchange we got an impossible black sky, heavy with water. We don’t see things like that every day!"
Bladegoeswest: "Fecamp is wonderful. It’s a working port city, and the cargo activities made me tingle with memories of my 7 years working on Bristol docks. But it’s also a fishing fleet centre and a leisure craft centre as well"
The White Barn Antiques: "Our voyage commences in Fécamp, where grandeur meets the sea. As we strolled through the town, our eyes were drawn to the magnificent Palais Bénédictine, a neo-Gothic and neo-Renaissance masterpiece. Built by the visionary Alexandre Le Grand, this palatial gem houses the secrets behind the renowned Benedictine liqueur. Legend has it that Le Grand rediscovered the recipe left by a Venetian monk from the 16th century, transforming it into a global sensation....Not only did Le Grand master the art of crafting this herbal elixir, but he was also an art enthusiast who left behind an extraordinary collection for all to admire. Visitors are treated to a three-fold experience at Palais Bénédictine, encompassing a captivating distillery, a captivating display of religious artifacts from centuries past, and a contemporary art gallery. Prepare to be enchanted as history and culture intertwine in this extraordinary place"