Malaunay

Tucked into the forested Cailly valley just north of Rouen, Malaunay is a town deeply marked by its 19th-century industrial textile history, now transitioning into a model of ecological sustainability. The landscape is instantly recognizable by the massive Malaunay Viaduct, a 19th-century brick railway bridge spanning the valley with its imposing arches. Visitors exploring the town center will find old brick factory chimneys preserved alongside modern solar-paneled public buildings. A scenic walking path along the Cailly river highlights the former sites of water-powered mills and dye works that once supplied the entire region. The nearby state forest of Verte provides a lush, green backdrop, offering numerous hiking trails shaded by old oaks and beeches. Malaunay's focus on biodiversity makes its public parks particularly well-kept, often featuring community gardens and educational trails explaining the local flora.

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