Seine-Maritime is one of Normandy's most varied departments, pairing a major regional capital with a dramatic, lesser-known stretch of coast. Ports at Le Havre and Dieppe, together with roads that put Calais under two hours away, make it one of the most practical departments in Normandy for regular Channel crossings. Layered with artistic and wartime history, Seine-Maritime is home to Rouen, painted repeatedly by Monet, and Le Havre's rebuilt centre, a UNESCO World Heritage Site reflecting the city's twentieth-century reconstruction. Beyond these landmarks, buyers will find the white cliffs of the Côte d'Albatre, seaside towns such as Étretat and Fécamp, and the rolling farmland of the Pays de Caux inland. Seine-Maritime is also celebrated for its cultural life, with Rouen's L'Armada festival and Gothic cathedral drawing visitors from around the world. A mild maritime climate keeps the coastline temperate throughout the year. Property choice ranges from a townhouse in Rouen, a cottage on the Alabaster Coast or a farmhouse in the Pays de Caux, Seine-Maritime offers both city life and coastal calm within a single department. With heritage, coastline and easy Channel access, it remains a strong choice for buyers looking at Normandy. The average house price in Seine-Maritime stands at €1,937/m².
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