Visiting Aumale (Seine-Maritime): What to see, when to visit and how to get there

Why visit Aumale?

Why visit Aumale? Three reasons, a one-day itinerary, and a simple solution to travel at the time that suits you best.

Aumale marks the border between Normandy and Picardy, along the banks of the Bresle river. It is a small town with character, located on the route from Paris to Dieppe.

Situated in the Seine-Maritime department, about 120 km from Paris and 65 km from Rouen, Aumale is perfect for both a day trip or a weekend getaway. The town is easy to explore once you arrive: it is the outward journey and the return trip in the evening that require planning.

Must-see highlights in Aumale

• 1. The Saint-Pierre Collegiate Church
• 2. The half-timbered houses
• 3. The Bresle Valley

The best time to visit: The spring antique fairs.

A day in Aumale, hour by hour

Travelling to Aumale without a car: what is actually available

Aumale is not served by any direct rail line. Travellers without a car depend on regional coaches, whose schedules are based on local needs rather than Parisian trains or flight times. A private car with a driver removes this final hurdle: you leave at the time of your choosing and arrive right at the doorstep, luggage included.

Prices start from 165 € in a sedan to Paris, 200 € in a 7-seater van. The price is fixed and shared between all passengers in the vehicle: for three or four people, the comparison with train tickets and a taxi for the final leg of the journey clearly works in our favour.

How to get to Aumale — and back

Aumale is located about 120 km from Paris and 65 km from Rouen, which is a 1 hour 15 minute drive from the capital. In a private car with a driver, the journey is direct, from your address to your hotel, from 165 € in a sedan and 200 € in a 7-seater van, price for the entire vehicle.

For airport transfers from Aumale, expect to pay 190 € to Roissy-Charles-de-Gaulle and 185 € to Orly. On your return, the driver will welcome you in the arrivals hall with a sign and will track your flight in real time.

• Aumale → Paris Shuttle
• Aumale → Roissy CDG Shuttle
• Aumale → Orly Shuttle

Good to know before you leave

• Wear comfortable shoes: the centre is best explored on foot.
• Book your visits and tables in advance during high season.
• Parking is often full on weekends: being dropped off saves time spent driving in circles.
• The Norman climate changes quickly: a windbreaker is warmer than an umbrella when facing sea breezes.
• The last trains leave early: check your return time before booking dinner.

Towns served around Aumale

We do not stop only in the centre of Aumale: hotels, holiday cottages, reception venues, businesses, and surrounding villages are all served at the same mileage rate. Here are the most requested destinations nearby, each with its own dedicated page.

• Neufchâtel-en-Bray → Paris Shuttle — Seine-Maritime, approx. 15 km from Aumale. What to see in Neufchâtel-en-Bray
• Forges-les-Eaux → Paris Shuttle — Seine-Maritime, approx. 20 km from Aumale. What to see in Forges-les-Eaux
• Gournay-en-Bray → Paris Shuttle — Seine-Maritime, approx. 15 km from Aumale. What to see in Gournay-en-Bray
• Blangy-sur-Bresle → Paris Shuttle — Seine-Maritime, approx. 10 km from Aumale. What to see in Blangy-sur-Bresle
• Dieppe → Paris Shuttle — Seine-Maritime, approx. 5 km from Aumale. What to see in Dieppe
• Conches-en-Ouche → Paris Shuttle — Eure, approx. 5 km from Aumale. What to see in Conches-en-Ouche

Taxi, VTC or private shuttle in Aumale?

Many travellers search for an “Aumale taxi” when what they really need is a price known in advance. The difference is simple: a taxi runs a meter and the final amount depends on traffic; a VTC service like Navette Privée states the price at the time of booking and does not change it, even in the event of traffic jams or a delayed flight.

• Aumale Taxi: convenient for short trips in town, variable price, advance booking rarely guaranteed.
• Aumale VTC (Private Hire): booking at your chosen time, known driver, confirmed vehicle, fixed price.
• Aumale Airport Shuttle: 190 € to Roissy-Charles-de-Gaulle, 185 € to Orly, 165 € to central Paris in a sedan, tolls and luggage included.

For an early morning departure, a late-night return or an Aumale – Paris trip with luggage, a private shuttle is often cheaper than a metered taxi and is always less stressful than a train with connections. Call us on 06 88 14 67 82 or request your quote online: we will reply within minutes.