Visiting Bois-Guillaume (Seine-Maritime): what to see, when to visit and how to get there

Why visit Bois-Guillaume?

Why visit Bois-Guillaume? Three reasons, a one-day itinerary, and a simple solution for getting there at the time that suits you best.

Bois-Guillaume is a green and quiet residential town on the heights of Rouen. It serves as a convenient starting point for business trips to Paris and the airports.

Located in the Seine-Maritime department, about 140 km from Paris and 5 km from Rouen, Bois-Guillaume is ideal for a day trip or a weekend getaway. The town is easy to explore once you are there: it is the outward journey and the evening return that need to be planned.

Must-sees in Bois-Guillaume

• 1. The Cateliers Park
• 2. The wooded residential avenues
• 3. The town centre market

The best time to visit: Spring, when the parks are in bloom.

A day in Bois-Guillaume, hour by hour

Getting to Bois-Guillaume without a car: what are your options?

Bois-Guillaume is not served by any direct railway line. Travellers without a car rely on regional buses, whose schedules are based on local needs rather than Parisian trains or flight times. A private car with a chauffeur removes this last hurdle: you leave at the time you choose and arrive right at the door, luggage included.

Prices start from 185 € in a saloon, 225 € in a 7-seater van for trips to Paris. The price is fixed and is shared among 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 works out largely in our favour.

How to get to — and leave — Bois-Guillaume

Bois-Guillaume is about 140 km from Paris and 5 km from Rouen, a 1-hour and 30-minute drive from the capital. In a private car with a chauffeur, the journey is direct, from your address to your hotel, from 185 € in a saloon and 225 € in a 7-seater van, per vehicle.

For airport transfers from Bois-Guillaume, expect 215 € to Roissy-Charles-de-Gaulle and 210 € to Orly. On your return, the chauffeur will meet you in the arrivals hall with a sign and will track your flight in real time.

• Bois-Guillaume → Paris Shuttle
• Bois-Guillaume → Roissy CDG Shuttle
• Bois-Guillaume → Orly Shuttle

Good to know before you go

• Wear comfortable shoes: the town centre is best explored on foot.
• Book your visits and tables in advance during the high season.
• Parking is often busy on weekends: getting dropped off saves you from circling for half an hour.
• 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.

Areas served around Bois-Guillaume

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

• Sotteville-lès-Rouen → Paris Shuttle — Seine-Maritime, approx. 15 km from Bois-Guillaume. What to see in Sotteville-lès-Rouen
• Darnétal → Paris Shuttle — Seine-Maritime, approx. 15 km from Bois-Guillaume. What to see in Darnétal
• Mont-Saint-Aignan → Paris Shuttle — Seine-Maritime, approx. 1 km from Bois-Guillaume. What to see in Mont-Saint-Aignan
• Saint-Étienne-du-Rouvray → Paris Shuttle — Seine-Maritime, approx. 3 km from Bois-Guillaume. What to see in Saint-Étienne-du-Rouvray
• Le Grand-Quevilly → Paris Shuttle — Seine-Maritime, approx. 1 km from Bois-Guillaume. What to see in Le Grand-Quevilly
• Maromme → Paris Shuttle — Seine-Maritime, approx. 3 km from Bois-Guillaume. What to see in Maromme

Taxi, VTC or private shuttle in Bois-Guillaume?

Many travellers search for a “Bois-Guillaume taxi” when what they really need is a price known in advance. The difference is simple: a taxi starts a meter and the final amount depends on traffic; a VTC service like Navette Privée announces the fare at the time of booking and never changes it, even in the event of traffic jams or delayed flights.

• Bois-Guillaume Taxi: convenient for short trips within town, variable price, advance booking rarely guaranteed.
• Bois-Guillaume VTC: booking for a chosen time, identified chauffeur, confirmed vehicle, fixed fare.
• Bois-Guillaume Airport Shuttle: 215 € to Roissy-Charles-de-Gaulle, 210 € to Orly, 185 € to central Paris in a saloon, tolls and luggage included.

For an early morning departure, a night return, or a trip from Bois-Guillaume to Paris with luggage, 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: we will reply within minutes.