Visiting Barentin (Seine-Maritime): what to see, when to go and how to get there

Why visit Barentin?

Barentin is a great place for a day trip from both Rouen and Paris. Here is what you should see, when to visit and how to plan your trip without wasting hours on connections.

Barentin is full of surprises, with hundreds of statues installed in the streets and a brick viaduct thirty metres high. You can explore the town on foot like an open-air museum, just fifteen minutes from Rouen.

Located in the Seine-Maritime department, about 150 km from Paris and 17 km from Rouen, Barentin is perfect for either a day trip or a weekend getaway. The town is easy to get around once you are there: it is the outward journey and the return trip in the evening that require some planning.

Must-sees in Barentin

• 1. The Barentin viaduct
• 2. The open-air statue museum
• 3. The Austreberthe valley

The best time to visit: Spring, when the Austreberthe valley turns lush and green.

A day in Barentin, hour by hour

Travelling to Barentin without a car: what are your options?

Barentin is not served by any direct train line. Travellers without a car are dependent on regional coaches, which are scheduled for local needs rather than Parisian trains or flights. A private hire car eliminates this final leg: you leave at the time of your choosing and arrive right at your doorstep, luggage included.

Prices start from 200 € for a saloon car to Paris, 245 € for a 7-seater van. The price is fixed and shared between all passengers in the vehicle: for three or four people, comparing this with train tickets and a taxi at the end of the journey works heavily in our favour.

How to get to and from Barentin

Barentin is about 150 km from Paris and 17 km from Rouen, approximately a 1 hour 35 minute drive from the capital. In a private hire car with a driver, the journey is direct, from your address to your hotel, starting at 200 € for a saloon and 245 € for a 7-seater van, price per vehicle.

For airport transfers from Barentin, allow 225 € for Paris-Charles de Gaulle (CDG) and 220 € for Orly. On your return, the driver will welcome you in the arrivals hall with a name sign and track your flight in real time.

• Barentin → Paris Shuttle
• Barentin → Roissy CDG Shuttle
• Barentin → Orly Shuttle

Good to know before you leave

• Wear comfortable shoes: the town centre is best explored on foot.
• Book your visits and tables in advance during peak season.
• Parking is often busy on weekends: getting dropped off saves you from circling for half an hour.
• The Normandy climate changes quickly: a windbreaker is warmer than an umbrella when facing the sea breeze.
• The last trains leave early: check your return time before booking a dinner.

Areas served around Barentin

We do not just stop in Barentin town centre: hotels, guesthouses, event venues, businesses and surrounding villages are all served at the same mileage rate. Here are the most popular destinations nearby, each with its own dedicated page.

• Pavilly → Paris Shuttle — Seine-Maritime, approx. 1 km from Barentin. What to see in Pavilly
• Duclair → Paris Shuttle — Seine-Maritime, approx. 5 km from Barentin. What to see in Duclair
• Maromme → Paris Shuttle — Seine-Maritime, approx. 9 km from Barentin. What to see in Maromme
• Elbeuf → Paris Shuttle — Seine-Maritime, approx. 3 km from Barentin. What to see in Elbeuf
• Saint-Étienne-du-Rouvray → Paris Shuttle — Seine-Maritime, approx. 9 km from Barentin. What to see in Saint-Étienne-du-Rouvray
• Oissel → Paris Shuttle — Seine-Maritime, approx. 5 km from Barentin. What to see in Oissel

Taxi, VTC or private shuttle in Barentin?

Many travellers search for a “Barentin taxi” when they actually need a price known in advance. The difference is simple: a taxi runs on a meter and the total depends on traffic; a VTC like Navette Privée provides a set fare upon booking that does not change, even in case of traffic jams or delayed flights.

• Barentin Taxi: practical for short trips in town, variable price, advance booking rarely guaranteed.
• Barentin VTC: booked at your chosen time, known driver, confirmed vehicle, fixed rate.
• Barentin Airport Shuttle: 225 € to Roissy-Charles-de-Gaulle, 220 € to Orly, 200 € to central Paris in a saloon car, tolls and luggage included.

For an early morning departure, a late-night return or a Barentin to Paris trip with suitcases, the private shuttle is often cheaper than a metered taxi and always less stressful than a train with connections. Call 06 88 14 67 82 or request your quote online: you will receive a response in a few minutes.