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

Why visit Pavilly?

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

Pavilly, a Caux-region town set on the banks of the Austreberthe, is a fifteen-minute drive from Rouen. Well-positioned on the A150, the town serves as a quiet base between Rouen and the coast.

Located in Seine-Maritime, approximately 148 km from Paris and 18 km from Rouen, Pavilly is ideal for both a day trip and a weekend getaway. The town is easy to explore once you arrive; it is the outbound journey and the return trip in the evening that require planning.

Pavilly highlights

• 1. Saint-Just church
• 2. The Austreberthe Valley
• 3. The local Caux-region farms

The best time to visit: Village festivals in the summer.

A day in Pavilly, hour by hour

Getting to Pavilly without a car: what is actually available

Pavilly is not served by any direct rail lines. Travelers without a car rely on regional buses, whose schedules are geared toward local needs rather than Parisian trains or flights. A private car with a driver eliminates that final hurdle: you leave at the time you choose and arrive right at the doorstep, luggage included.

Expect to pay from 195 € in a sedan to Paris, or 240 € in a 7-seater van. The price is fixed and is split between all passengers in the vehicle; for three or four people, comparing it with train tickets and a taxi for the final leg works out heavily in our favor.

How to get to Pavilly — and get back

Pavilly is approximately 148 km from Paris and 18 km from Rouen, or a 1 hour 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 195 € in a sedan and 240 € in a 7-seater van, per vehicle.

For airports departing from Pavilly, expect to pay 220 € for Roissy-Charles-de-Gaulle and 215 € for Orly. On the return, the driver greets you in the arrivals hall with a sign and tracks your flight in real-time.

• Pavilly → Paris Shuttle
• Pavilly → Roissy CDG Shuttle
• Pavilly → Orly Shuttle

Good to know before you go

• Bring comfortable shoes: the center is best explored on foot.
• Book your tours and tables in advance during the high season.
• Parking is often full 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 winds.
• The last trains leave early: check the return time before booking a dinner.

Municipalities served around Pavilly

We do not just stop in the center of Pavilly: hotels, guesthouses, reception venues, businesses, and surrounding villages are served at the same mileage rate. Here are the most requested destinations nearby, each with its own dedicated page.

• Barentin → Paris Shuttle — Seine-Maritime, approx. 1 km from Pavilly. What to see in Barentin
• Duclair → Paris Shuttle — Seine-Maritime, approx. 4 km from Pavilly. What to see in Duclair
• Elbeuf → Paris Shuttle — Seine-Maritime, approx. 2 km from Pavilly. What to see in Elbeuf
• Maromme → Paris Shuttle — Seine-Maritime, approx. 10 km from Pavilly. What to see in Maromme
• Saint-Étienne-du-Rouvray → Paris Shuttle — Seine-Maritime, approx. 10 km from Pavilly. What to see in Saint-Étienne-du-Rouvray
• Oissel → Paris Shuttle — Seine-Maritime, approx. 6 km from Pavilly. What to see in Oissel

Taxi, VTC or private shuttle in Pavilly?

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

• Pavilly Taxi: convenient for a short trip in town, variable price, advance booking rarely guaranteed.
• Pavilly VTC: booking at your chosen time, known driver, confirmed vehicle, fixed price.
• Pavilly Airport Shuttle: 220 € to Roissy-Charles-de-Gaulle, 215 € to Orly, 195 € to central Paris by sedan, tolls and luggage included.

For an early morning departure, a late-night return, or a trip from Pavilly to Paris with suitcases, the private shuttle is often cheaper than a metered taxi and is always less stressful than a train with connections. Call +33 6 88 14 67 82 or request your quote online: a response arrives in a few minutes.