Office de Tourisme Seine-Eure

Take a stroll through this village on the banks of the Seine, where a few curiosities await you: its church and its 15th-century mill, of which only the pillars date back to that period. This village is unique in that it has unusual dwellings known as troglodytes. Its hillsides overlooking the Seine are crossed by theGR® 2 hiking trail and are listed in the Natura 2000 programme and classified as an Important Bird Area (IBA).

This walk reveals a charming village with a rural character, its church, castle and pretty houses. Set off to explore its enchanting plains, hillsides and forests, while photographing the flora and fauna of the undergrowth and the multitude of varieties of wild orchids nestled in the ditches at the edge of the forest.

The Bois Ricard is home to many remarkable species and several habitats of European interest. Although the name of the course might raise a slight smile, it is named after a woodland that you will enjoy exploring in the Eure valley. Ideal in all seasons, you’ll enjoy both the charm of the village of Acquigny and the palette of colours offered by unspoilt nature.

This walk will allow you to discover Acquigny’s rich heritage, the lapping of the water along the Becdal and the picturesque charm of the manor house beside it. You’re sure to come across a few animals along the way.

Heudebouville offers exceptional natural sites, such as the hillsides which, stretching from Saint-Pierre-du-Vauvray, form an area classified as a Natural Area of Ecological, Faunistic and Floristic Interest (ZNIEFF). Set off to explore the many ponds and springs on the plateau, as well as its island known as ‘Lormais’. The village’s architectural heritage is sure to surprise you, with its “priory” on the banks of the Seine, as well as its splendid bread oven at the start of the walk.

This walk offers a variety of landscapes from the Seine-Eure region. The banks of the Eure, old villages and the modern town of Val-de-Reuil. Near the Bord-Louviers National Forest, you’ll follow forest paths through 4,500 hectares of deciduous and coniferous woodland. The starting point is at Val-de-Reuil station (Paris–Rouen–Le Havre line). Ideal for walkers without a car.

Discover a multifaceted site located on the banks of a river where the lapping of its various branches reveals the remains of mills that were once very common here. The hillsides offer magnificent views of the Eure and Iton valleys. Explore the forest where some unusual inhabitants await you, whether animal or plant, such as certain trees with outstretched branches.

During this walk, you will discover the local heritage of the village: four wash houses, the Moulin Viard and the Notre-Dame-de-Grâce Chapel. This undulating route offers a variety of pleasant views over the valley.

A long walk through the countryside, this route offers incredible views of a circular bend in the Seine valley. Take the time to stop and enjoy a moment of tranquillity in this idyllic setting. During the walk, you’ll come across the remains of a bygone era: a feudal motte, likely built in the 11th century, the remnants of a medieval fortification. The Venables motte provided a vantage point overlooking the circular Seine bend, commanding a view of the river. To the south, the structure was complemented by a farmyard featuring a well.

L'Oison was formerly known as Le Bec, Le Becquet (from the Norse bekkr meaning stream), but also Le Dué or Douet (from the Celtic four meaning running water). Discover beautiful Norman houses as well as around twenty species of wild orchids growing in the valley, which is classified as a natural area of faunistic and floristic interest. The Fontaine Sainte-Clothilde, a miraculous spring, was for a long time a popular place of pilgrimage for the healing of all kinds of ailments. It is said that it gave strength to children who were slow to walk, who were then immersed in the very cold water of the spring.

This route allows you to alternate between the agricultural landscapes of the plateau and the charm of the hillsides. After exploring the Seine and the beautiful residences that line it, you will appreciate the panoramic views as you climb. Then set off to discover the charming village of Venables, its history and its architectural heritage.