Things to see and do Eure

The Damps would mean Danish (from the Latin Dani), a probable hypothesis because this place served as the basis for the Vikings during their warlike incursions in the Seine Valley… On the edge of the Eure, one kilometre from Pont-de-l'Arche, the village invites to discover its old centre, walking along the banks on the old slipway, fishing, kayaking, or spades. picnic on the water, near the swans. In the Damps, the Eure is romantic to wish.

Overlooking Gambetta square, it was planted in 1948. The first planting ceremony of a tree of freedom took place at the Neubourg on 16 July 1792 in the same place, facing the Common House (former town hall), at No. 18 on Rue de la République.

This is a train station in an original way and an interesting site. Since 2000, the old station of Louviers has been rehabilitated by the municipality in space dedicated to contemporary music. A place, communal, of creation, reception, training, musical meetings… It houses studios of rehearsal and registration, organizes technical and artistic courses, as well as concerts of current music and rock jazz all the first and last Friday of the month (except school holidays). One of the best musical programming of the department, thanks to the eclectic of its choices, and its ability to find new talents or recognized artists.

A gallery and artist's workshop to discover, but also an original personality: Fabrice Liébault is a painter, sculptor, engraver, workshop moderator and lecturer. It opens the keys to its universe, figurative, colourful, with angles of unexpected approach, amazing perspectives. Sometimes his canvases come out of the frame, and become polygons, monumental accomplishments, according to the inspiration of the day. But he will pass on his passion and knowledge to you (2-day internships).

This leisurely walk is the most attractive walk on foot or in mountain biking. Along the water, you are looking for a pretty good road, discovering the picturesque hamlets of Du and Sylvains-les-Moulins. But by the way, do you know where the name'Coulonges'comes from? In the past, Roman settlers used the hydraulic force to run their mills. Aware of the potential of the Iton River, they settled in the region. «Coulonges» actually comes from the word «coloniae», a land inhabited by Roman settlers.

Tariff: free.

Distance: 7,5 km.

Duration: 2 h walk, 1 h by bicycle.

Difficulty: .

If you live Verneuil-sur-Avre or its surroundings, it is worth which devote to two hours of your time to a thorough visit of the old town. By spending you carefully, you will discover the richness of its historic and architectural heritage. The loop begins place from the Madeleine, which face the church and the tower of the same name. Then, your steps take you to the birthplace of Arthus Fillon, patron of the tower. You then go to the tower Grey admiring on the way the half-timbered houses of rue du Canon. The Saint-Laurent church, the Notre-Dame church and the Benedictine abbey Saint-Nicolas constitute the next stages of your tour, before joining your starting point via rue Notre-Dame and rue du Pont; notice on the way beautiful mansions.

Price: free.

Duration: 1:45.

Problem: easy.

The ruins, recently open to the public, of a beautiful medieval fortress, reminiscent of Rhone's dungeons, and Harcourt castle (family to which the fief of Avrilly belonged in the th century). During your visit you will discover the motte, the remains of the stone dungeon, the lower courtyard, two towers, the fortified entrance and deep ditches of 12 metres. The fortress, burned and overthrown by English in 1418, was never rebuilt. Cherry on the cake: the volunteers who have embarked on the restoration and the opening to the public of the castle provide visits in medieval costume, diving in the guaranteed time!

An unusual museum: 250 carriages from 1850 to 1980 are exposed, children carts from the beginning of the th to strollers and carriages of the th century. Of all ages and shapes, they will surprise you with their ingenuity (aerodynamics, telescopic fork, umbrella door, removable seat, bike control, etc.). Rare pieces from the landau era to those designed by Michelin during World War II and designed by Pierre Boulanger (2 CV designer) to the hippie landau, some were even used in films. Moreover, this collection also concentrates a good number of poupons, ancient toys, enamelled, posters… So let's spend time and let other generations discover the objects of your childhood.