Évreux, France

Évreux, France

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Évreux France

Évreux is a commune in the Eure department, of which it is the capital, in Haute Normandie in northern France. Évreux is situated in the valley of the River Iton which runs through the heart of the city and there are several footpaths along the riverbanks which offer a pleasant environment for walking and to explore the area. Évreux is one of the oldest town in France. Évreux has a rich historical heritage. MAIN TOURIST ATTRACTIONS Notre-Dame d' Évreux Cathedral The Cathedral of Our Lady of Évreux was consecrated in 1076 having been built over several centuries. It is an imposing Cathedral which was damaged at the end of the 12th century and again during the wars of religion. An architectural jewel, the west façade and its two towers are mostly from the late Renaissance. There are also very pretty cloisters surrounding the Cathedral. The stained glass was destroyed during the Second World War but was carefully restored by Jean-Jacques Grüber in 1953. Le Vieil-Évreux At Le Vieil-Évreux, the Gallo-Roman archaeological site of Gisacum which is 3'5 miles southeast of the town, remains of a Roman theatre, a palace, baths and an aqueduct have been discovered as well as several relics including the bronze Jupiter Stator which are now exhibited in the Évreux Museum. Gisacum was founded 2000 years ago covering 250 hectares and was an exceptional city for its size and wealth of its monuments. There is an interpretive center at the site which is both educational and an enjoyable place to walk. Gardens and parks of Évreux There are several gardens and parks within the commune including the delightful Francois Mitterand Park, the Harcourt Park and the gardens of the Domaine de Trangis which is an area of 18 acres used for relaxation and walking. Locally, the rose gardens of the nearby Château de Miserey (9 km) are a joy to visit and the Monet gardens at Giverny are about 30 kms from Évreux. There are several hiking trails throughout 130 km of forest, fields and picturesque countryside, details of which can be found from the Ramblers Association (Fédération Francaise de la Randonnée Pédestre) at theoffice de Tourisme which can also organise cycling tours.
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Recommended airport
Orly (ORY)
Nearby destinations
  • Rouen a 46.84 km
  • Giverny a 28.37 km
  • Épone a 49.05 km