{"id":13096,"date":"2024-02-06T09:29:42","date_gmt":"2024-02-06T08:29:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/visit-gorge-moutiers-varengeville-sur-mer\/"},"modified":"2024-02-06T09:30:42","modified_gmt":"2024-02-06T08:30:42","slug":"visit-gorge-moutiers-varengeville-sur-mer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/visit-gorge-moutiers-varengeville-sur-mer\/","title":{"rendered":"Gorge-des-Moutiers and Varengeville-sur-Mer (tips + photos)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Close to Dieppe, Varengeville-sur-Mer and La Gorge-des-Moutiers are a must-see on the C\u00f4te d’Alb\u00e2tre. It’s a beautiful excursion with a church, a marine cemetery, views of the cliffs and a valley leading to the sea at the foot of the giant cliffs.Here are some useful tips<\/strong> for planning your visit.<\/p>\n\n

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This guide is completely independent<\/strong>, based on our experiences. We visited the region anonymously, making our own choices and paying our bills in full.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n

Is Varengeville-sur-mer worth a visit?<\/h2>\n\n

Varengeville and Gorge-des-Moutiers are well worth a visit.Along the C\u00f4te d’Alb\u00e2tre, water has created “valleys” or gorges carved out of the cliffs down to the sea. The Moutiers gorge is one of the most beautiful.And, what’s more, the walk starts at a sailors’ chapel overlooking the sea, down a steep path to the bottom of the cliffs.<\/p>\n\n

It’s one of the most beautiful spots on the C\u00f4te d’Alb\u00e2tre<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n

What you can see<\/h2>\n\n

Saint-Valery Church<\/h3>\n\n
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At the start of the access walk to Gorge-des-Moutiers, you’ll discover the church of Saint-Valery. It should intrigue you from the outside, not only because of its location facing the sea, but above all because of its architecture, which is not that of a Latin cross.The building has two naves, one next to the other. The oldest in the north is made of flint and dates from the 12th and 13th centuries. The other is more recent and made of sandstone.<\/p>\n\n

Inside the church<\/h3>\n\n
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Inside the church, note the modern stained glass windows in shimmering blue.The church is dedicated to sailors, so you’ll find many models of boats.Note the carved columns in the center and the ribbed crossbeams.<\/p>\n\n

Varangeville Marine Cemetery<\/h3>\n\n
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Around the church is the Varengeville marine cemetery.It offers a unique ambience with its magnificent view of the sea and cliffs.Despite its name, there are few graves of fishermen and sailors here, but rather of artists such as..:<\/p>\n\n