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

Why visit Duclair?

Duclair is a great day trip destination, whether departing from Rouen or Paris. Here is what you need to see, when to visit, and how to organise your travel without losing hours to connections.

Duclair overlooks one of the most beautiful loops of the Seine, nestled between orchards and abbeys. The “Fruit Route” (Route des Fruits), Jumièges and Saint-Martin-de-Boscherville are just a few minutes away.

Located in the Seine-Maritime department, about 150 km from Paris and 22 km from Rouen, Duclair is perfect for a day trip or a weekend getaway. The town is easy to get around once you arrive: it is the outward journey and the return trip in the evening that require planning.

Must-see highlights in Duclair

• 1. The ferry on the Seine
• 2. The banks of the Seine and Jumièges Abbey
• 3. The Fruit Route

The best time to visit: When the orchards are in bloom during April.

A day in Duclair, hour by hour

Getting to Duclair without a car: what are the real options?

Duclair is not served by any direct train lines. Travellers without a car rely on regional buses, the schedules of which are based on local needs rather than Parisian trains or flight times. A private car with a driver eliminates this final hurdle: you leave at the time of your choosing and arrive right at the door, luggage included.

Prices start from 200 € in a saloon car to Paris, 245 € in a 7-seater van. The price is fixed and shared among 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 out heavily in our favour.

How to get to Duclair — and back again

Duclair is about 150 km from Paris and 22 km from Rouen, approximately a 1 hour and 35 minute drive from the capital. In a private car with a driver, the journey is direct, from your address to your hotel, starting from 200 € in a saloon and 245 € in a 7-seater van, price for the entire vehicle.

For airport transfers from Duclair, allow 225 € for Roissy-Charles-de-Gaulle and 220 € for Orly. On your return, the driver will meet you in the arrivals hall with a sign and will track your flight in real time.

• Duclair → Paris Shuttle
• Duclair → Roissy CDG Shuttle
• Duclair → Orly Shuttle

Good to know before you leave

• Bring comfortable shoes: the centre is best explored on foot.
• Book your visits and tables in advance during the high season.
• Parking is often full at weekends: being dropped off saves you from circling for half an hour.
• The Norman climate changes quickly: a windbreaker provides better warmth against the sea breeze than an umbrella.
• The last trains leave early: check your return time before booking a dinner reservation.

Areas served around Duclair

We do not just stop in the centre of Duclair: hotels, gîtes, wedding venues, businesses and surrounding villages are all served at the same per-kilometre rate. Here are the most requested nearby destinations, each with its own dedicated page.

• Barentin → Paris Shuttle — Seine-Maritime, approx. 5 km from Duclair. What to see in Barentin
• Pavilly → Paris Shuttle — Seine-Maritime, approx. 4 km from Duclair. What to see in Pavilly
• Elbeuf → Paris Shuttle — Seine-Maritime, approx. 2 km from Duclair. What to see in Elbeuf
• Maromme → Paris Shuttle — Seine-Maritime, approx. 14 km from Duclair. What to see in Maromme
• Caudebec-en-Caux → Paris Shuttle — Seine-Maritime, approx. 13 km from Duclair. What to see in Caudebec-en-Caux
• Saint-Étienne-du-Rouvray → Paris Shuttle — Seine-Maritime, approx. 14 km from Duclair. What to see in Saint-Étienne-du-Rouvray

Taxi, VTC or private shuttle in Duclair?

Many travellers look for a “Duclair taxi” when what they really need is a price known in advance. The difference is simple: a taxi starts the meter and the amount depends on traffic; a private hire service like Navette Privée provides the price at the time of booking and does not change it, even in the event of traffic jams or a delayed flight.

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

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