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

Why visit Montivilliers?

What is there to do in Montivilliers and how can you get there without a car? Here is the essential guide, written by drivers who make the journey every week.

Montivilliers developed around a nunnery founded in the 7th century. Located ten minutes from Le Havre-Octeville airport and the beaches.

Situated in the Seine-Maritime department, about 195 km from Paris and 85 km from Rouen, Montivilliers 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-sees in Montivilliers

• 1. The abbey and the Cœur d’Abbayes
• 2. The medieval centre
• 3. The Lézarde valley

The best time to visit: The summer concerts in the abbey.

A day in Montivilliers, hour by hour

Getting to Montivilliers without a car: what are your real options?

Montivilliers is not served by any direct railway line. Travellers without a car are dependent on regional coaches, whose timetables are set based on local needs rather than Parisian train schedules or flight times. A private hire car removes this final obstacle: you leave at the time of your choosing and arrive right at your doorstep, luggage included.

Prices start from 245 € in a saloon for Paris, 300 € in a 7-seater van. The price is fixed and is shared among all passengers in the vehicle: for three or four people, comparing this with train tickets and a taxi for the final leg of the journey works out heavily in our favour.

How to get to Montivilliers — and how to leave

Montivilliers is located approximately 195 km from Paris and 85 km from Rouen, which is a 2-hour 5-minute drive from the capital. In a private shuttle with a driver, the journey is direct, from your address to your hotel, starting from 245 € in a saloon and 300 € in a 7-seater van; this is the price for the entire vehicle.

For airport transfers from Montivilliers, expect to pay 270 € for Paris-Charles de Gaulle (CDG) and 265 € for Orly. On your return, the driver will welcome you in the arrivals hall with a sign and will track your flight in real time.

• Montivilliers → Paris Shuttle
• Montivilliers → Roissy CDG Shuttle
• Montivilliers → Orly Shuttle

Good to know before you leave

• Pack comfortable shoes: the town centre is best visited on foot.
• Book your visits and restaurant tables in advance during high season.
• Parking is often busy at the weekend: being dropped off saves you from driving around for half an hour.
• The Norman climate changes quickly: a windbreaker provides more warmth than an umbrella against the sea breeze.
• The last trains leave early: check the return time before booking a dinner.

Communes served around Montivilliers

We don’t just stop in the centre of Montivilliers: hotels, guesthouses, reception venues, businesses and surrounding villages are served at the same mileage rate. Here are the most requested nearby destinations, each with its own dedicated page.

• Harfleur → Paris Shuttle — Seine-Maritime, approx. 3 km from Montivilliers. What to see in Harfleur
• Le Havre → Paris Shuttle — Seine-Maritime, approx. 5 km from Montivilliers. What to see in Le Havre
• Étretat → Paris Shuttle — Seine-Maritime, approx. 5 km from Montivilliers. What to see in Étretat
• Fécamp → Paris Shuttle — Seine-Maritime, approx. 10 km from Montivilliers. What to see in Fécamp
• Veules-les-Roses → Paris Shuttle — Seine-Maritime, approx. 10 km from Montivilliers. What to see in Veules-les-Roses
• Le Tréport → Paris Shuttle — Seine-Maritime, approx. 15 km from Montivilliers. What to see in Le Tréport

Taxi, private hire or private shuttle in Montivilliers?

Many travellers search for a “Montivilliers taxi” when what they really need is a price known in advance. The difference is simple: a taxi runs on a meter and the total 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.

• Montivilliers Taxi: convenient for a short trip in town, variable price, advance booking rarely guaranteed.
• Montivilliers Private Hire (VTC): booked at your chosen time, known driver, confirmed vehicle, fixed price.
• Montivilliers Airport Shuttle: 270 € to Paris-Charles de Gaulle (CDG), 265 € to Orly, 245 € to central Paris in a saloon, tolls and luggage included.

For an early morning departure, a return late at night or a Montivilliers – Paris journey with luggage, a private shuttle often works out 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 a quote online: we will get back to you within minutes.