Normandy -- Route des Anciennes Abbayes
My husband and I will be traveling in Normandy in May and would like to drive the Route of Ancient Abbeys when we're en route from Rouen to Honfleur. I am having trouble finding detailed maps or descriptions of the route, including exactly how many abbeys are along the route, where precisely they are located, and where and how we cross the Seine. (We'd also love your comments on which abbeys we can't miss, other than Jumieges, which Rick highly recommends). I'd like to have a good idea of the drive before we go to minimize the frustration of getting lost multiple times as seems to happen when we drive in other countries.
Your thoughts would be greatly appreciated!
Andrea
Tulsa, OK USA 1/27/13
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Here is the Michelin guide on line, English translation, which talks about it:
http://travel.michelin.com/web/destination/France-Normandy-Rouen/tourist_site-Abbey_Route-
Clicking around on the site doesn't answer your questions about distances and bridges, or provide a good map. However, the information should be in the Michelin Normandy Green Guide book. They create and detail all sorts of routes like this. You'll be able to get a detailed map once you are there. I would also recommend a gps.
I would tell you about the awesomeness that is Abbaye de Jumieges, but since you're not interested...
If you do the drive try from Paris try and see Chateau Gaillard as well. Les Andelys is a cute town with eating options.
As far as crossing the river, there's a ferry less than a mile from Jumieges. Only two cars can go at a time, so hopefully there isn't a wait. It's free too. Drive on the ferry and sit in your car, less than 5 minutes later, you're driving on the other side.