Le Bois du Roule

Overlooking the Côte du Roule (Roule Hillside), another Sensitive Natural Area of Seine-Maritime, the Bois du Roule (Roule Wood) offers an exceptional panoramic view over the city of Rouen and the Aubette Valley. It has varied woodlands (oak, beech, birch, etc.) and in spring, a fragrant purple blanket of bluebells covers the undergrowth. All year round, a wide array of bird species can be seen in the heart of the wood.
The Roule Wood was bought by the town of Darnétal in 1935. It was partly...