Discover the region

A region rich in discoveries

Giverny, Vernon, Château Gaillard, the banks of the Seine, gardens, markets and craftspeople, organised into practical guides and itineraries.

Practical guides

Less than an hour away

15 min

Claude Monet's house and gardens, the water-lily pond and the Museum of Impressionisms. Best visited early morning.

20 min

The old mill on the Seine, the collegiate church, the Saturday market and good tables by the water.

35 min

Richard the Lionheart's fortress overlooking Les Andelys, with one of the finest views over the Seine.

10 min

Stone-and-timber villages, towpaths, mills and anglers: the most peaceful of walks.

30 min

Rose gardens, cottage gardens and specialist nurseries, best visited in spring and early autumn.

Varies

Cider makers, cheesemongers, chocolatiers and potters: our favourite addresses, shared on arrival.

Itineraries

Giverny at sunrise, lunch in Vernon, the museum in the afternoon, then back to the garden for a spa session.

Pacy-sur-Eure, towpaths, Ivry-la-Bataille and a gourmet loop between mills and farms.

Museums, castles, craft workshops, bookshops and tea rooms: the region can also be visited under cover.