The best walks and hikes around Massy

Housed in a late 16th-century Norman house, the Mathon-Durand Museum is a must-see for history and local tradition lovers passing through Neufchâtel-en-Bray. Dedicated to popular arts and traditions, this museum invites visitors to discover the heritage of the Pays de Bray. It houses a diverse collection that traces the region's development from prehistory to the 20th century. Visitors can admire everyday objects, agricultural tools, traditional costumes, and many artifacts that bear witness to life in the past. These meticulously preserved rooms offer an authentic vision of the Brayon way of life and the traditions that have shaped the region's identity.

Leaving the voie verte cycle path is worth it!

Listed as a Historic Monument, the Notre-Dame church is a very interesting building that expresses some very characteristic features of the architecture of the Norman School, particularly in the Gothic choir attributed to the 13th century. The bell tower-porch has a late 15th century portal with an ogival arcade that frames an openwork tympanum. Above the portal is built a flamboyant style rose window. The nave, flanked by two side aisles, was built in the 13th century, but was extensively remodeled in the 16th and 17th centuries. It has an interior elevation on 3 levels. All that remains of the primitive Romanesque church is the base of the old lantern tower. Visible only from the outside, it is located at the crossing of the transept. The church has some singularities: -The sepulchre dating from the 15th century, representing Christ stretched out on a shroud, Nicodemus, Joseph of Arimathea, Saint John the Evangelist, the Virgin Mary and Mary Magdalene. -The stained glass windows are attributed for the most part to Édouard Didron, a great Parisian master glassmaker.

The Garennerie path, located in Saint-Saëns, in Seine-Maritime, is a picturesque trail that crosses bucolic landscapes typical of the Normandy countryside. The path, which winds through the Fond de Maucomble between pastures and forest, is appreciated for its calm and its views of the surrounding landscapes.

The Church of Saint-Ouen is a charming example of the local religious heritage. Dedicated to Saint Ouen, Archbishop of Rouen in the 7th century, this church embodies the architectural simplicity of rural religious buildings. While the church has a traditional structure and a sober interior, it is imbued with a peaceful and historic atmosphere.

The Eawy Forest, located in the Seine-Maritime department of Normandy, is one of the largest and oldest forests in the region. It covers approximately 7,000 hectares and is part of the vast Normandy forest massif. This forest is best known for its majestic beech groves, sometimes centuries-old beech trees that dominate the landscape. It is home to a wide variety of fauna and flora, offering an environment conducive to walks, hikes and discoveries.

Dedicated to the Holy Virgin, the church of Neuville-Ferrières dominates the Béthune valley. The choir and the nave partially date from the 13th century. Restoration work was carried out in 2003-2004.

This picnic area needs to be “refreshed” a little. However, it offers a nice viewpoint and a safe environment for children. Presence of a small orientation table.