Camp viking reconstitué au parc Ornavik.

Normandy still bears the imprint of its Viking heritage, inscribed in its very name: ‘Normands’, men of the North. From Castel Camping Le Brévedent, follow in the footsteps of these Scandinavian conquerors who have left their mark on the region’s history over the centuries.

Vue panoramique sur la Seine et l’abbaye de Jumièges depuis un point haut.

Jumièges and the Viking Seine

The Seine Valley was one of the first Viking invasion routes into Normandy. Jumièges Abbey, a jewel of Romanesque art, bears the scars of the Scandinavian pillaging in the 9th century. A visit to its majestic ruins on the banks of the Seine takes visitors back to those troubled times.

Rouen, former Viking capital

Rouen, which became the capital of the duchy under Rollon, is a city emblematic of Norman Viking history. Its historic centre is home to the Place du Vieux-Marché and the cathedral, as well as narrow streets that hark back to the days when longships sailed up the Seine. The town’s museum offers a fascinating insight into this rich history.

Place du Vieux-Marché à Rouen avec ses maisons à colombages et ses terrasses animées.
Rempart et tour du château médiéval de Lillebonne entourés de végétation.

Lillebonne Castle and its Viking origins

Lillebonne, an ancient Roman city, is also marked by the Viking era. Its fortified castle, built on an ancient site, is said to have witnessed the first Norman settlements after the invasions. The remains are a reminder of the region’s roots in a history combining Rome and Scandinavia.

Brionne and the Risle valley

The Risle valley was one of the routes taken by longships during Viking incursions. Brionne, with its medieval keep overlooking the river, bears witness to these times of invasion and fortifications. A walk along the Risle and a visit to the keep offer a glimpse into this turbulent Norman past.

Vestiges du château médiéval de Brionne dominant la ville.
Façade de l’abbaye de la Sainte-Trinité de Fécamp avec sa tour imposante.

Fécamp and the cult of the Viking Dukes

Fécamp was one of the strategic ports for the Normans. The Abbey of the Holy Trinity houses the tombs of some of the Dukes of Normandy, descendants of Rollon. This coastal town, between sea and history, is a key place for understanding how the Vikings put down roots on the Normandy coast.

To explore the Viking sites of Normandy is to plunge into the origins of the Norman identity, between conquests and alliances. These sites steeped in history are easily accessible from Castel Camping Le Brévedent. Prepare your journey in the footsteps of the men of the North and relive the Viking epic.