Verneuil d’Avre et d’Iton
The small town of Verneuil d’Avre et d’Iton, tucked away in the south of the Eure region, has an exceptional heritage dating back to the heart of the Middle Ages.
Verneuil d’Avre et d’Iton, plunge into the depths of Norman history !
The small town of Verneuil d’Avre et d’Iton, tucked away in the south of the Eure region, has an exceptional heritage dating back to the heart of the Middle Ages. The exceptionally fine Art and History Town is a great destination for a day out or a holiday, alone or with others, to discover its well-preserved buildings.
Founded around 1100 by Henry I, Duke of Normandy and King of England, the town of Verneuil was an important stronghold guarding the southern borders of Normandy. The fortified town surrounded by ramparts and ditches featured a castle, now destroyed, and the Tour Grise, the keep which now houses a permanent exhibition about the era of the Dukes of Normandy, justice in the Middle Ages and the Battle of Verneuil. Verneuil has also conserved non-military buildings from this period built of local ‘grison’ stone and timber-framed. Later, nobles and people from the upper middle classes came to live in the town, illustrated by the sumptuous mansions and superb half-timbered houses dating from the 17th and 18th centuries.
Fun visits for youngsters are available so all the family can enjoy a memorable visit to Verneuil,.
Things to see and do during your Normandy break !
At Damville, the Cluizel chocolate-making family offer an astounding way to discover cocoa at their Chocolatrium, where you are introduced to the flavours of cocoa, an unforgettable gourmet experience, and have delicious little souvenirs to take away with you too !
Equally amazing is Bois des Aigles at Balines where you can see birds of prey in their natural habitat. 5 hectares of aviaries with barn owls, snowy owls, etc. - an absolutely stunning experience !
Halfway between Verneuil and Evreux, stop off at Conches en Ouche. Here you will find Normandy in a nutshell ! Lush meadows, a medieval keep, half-timbered houses, the flamboyant Gothic church of Saint Foy and an old abbey, not forgetting the Musée du Verre with its collection of contemporary art, all made of glass !
Verneuil sur Avre is less than 2 hours from Paris. Verneuil is reputed to be the driest place in Normandy, so it’s a good place to visit at any time of year !
The Chocolatrium is open Monday – Saturday : 10.00-18.00. Bois des Aigles is open Wednesdays, weekends and public holidays : 10.30 – 18.00 (longer during school holidays). Aqua Mundo is open all year round.
Discover the Eure region by treating yourself to a relaxing weekend at Pont-Audemer.
Our selection of accommodations
Lodging
LE PAVILLON DE CHASSE
in VERNEUIL D'AVRE ET D'ITON - Eure
Our new accommodations
Lodging
La Berceuse Normande
in Dampierre-sur-Avre - Eure-et-Loir
