Neufchâtel-en-Bray is a must for nature lovers. Cycle through its verdant bocages on the Avenue Verte London-Paris®, a peaceful itinerary blending forests, valleys and typical Pays de Bray landscapes.

The banks of the Béthune, the river that runs through the town, offer an ideal setting for relaxing and strolling. Take a refreshing break at the Le Coq à l’Âne ecogîte in Beaubec-la-Rosière, where you’ll meet the donkeys and sheep of the pretty house.

Then explore the Halles de Neufchâtel-en-Bray, the place to be for the Saturday morning market, where artisanal products and local specialties will tantalize your taste buds.

At lunchtime, take a break at Les Tables de la Gare, a former train station converted into a restaurant. Treat yourself to local galettes, featuring Neufchâtel, apples and camembert.

Neufchâtel-en-Bray’s architecture is marked by its history, notably thechurch of Notre-Dame, a medieval jewel rebuilt after the bombardments of 1940. Listed as a historic monument, it houses relics of Saint Clotilde and a portal dating back to the 15th century.

Continue your exploration at the Musée Mathon-Durand, housed in a 16th-century half-timbered house. Here you’ll discover varied collections ranging from prehistory to the early 20th century. In the basement, an area is dedicated to Neufchâtel, Normandy’s oldest PDO cheese (our favorite corner!).