📍 France

EURE: IMPRESSIONIST NORMANDY AND RIVER HERITAGE ROUTE

Water lilies shimmer in blue-toned gardens, half-timbering glows cream and gold, the Seine flows peaceful. Eure is Impressionist heritage.

≈ 8
Days
285
Km
7
Stops
📖 4 min read 🔄 Last updated: 2026-01-17

Visit Monet's gardens at Giverny, Évreux cathedral, Lyons-la-Forêt village, Gisors castle, Pont-Audemer the Norman Venice. Eure, in the Impressionists' footsteps.

Your day-by-day itinerary

1
Day

Evreux

cathedral majesty tower city

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Day 1
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Discover

1
Monet's house and gardens.
2
Museum of Impressionisms.
3
Château-Gaillard (Richard the Lionheart).
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Activities

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Banks of the Iton.
→
Walk in the gardens.
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Japanese bridge.
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Next stop
Distance: 37 km
Travel time: 1h14
2
Day

Giverny

monet garden paradise glow

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9 photos
Day 2
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Discover

1
Saint-Gervais-Saint-Protais Church.
2
Old mill on the Seine.
3
"Norman Venice".
4
Medieval keep.
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Activities

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Water Lilies.
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Panorama over the Seine.
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Lyons Forest (beech grove).
+3 Optional activities
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Next stop
Distance: 47.1 km
Travel time: 1h34
3
Day

Lyons La Foret

forest village charm glow

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Day 3
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Discover

1
Classified village.
2
Medieval market halls.
3
Most Beautiful Villages of France.
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Activities

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Giverny nearby.
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Cycling along the Seine.
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Canals.
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Next stop
Distance: 32.8 km
Travel time: 1h06
4
Day

Gisors

fortress town crown medieval

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Day 4
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Discover

1
Fortress castle.
2
Saint-Gervais-Saint-Protais Church.
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Activities

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Market (Monday and Friday).
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Hike to the keep.
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Next stop
Distance: 38.7 km
Travel time: 1h17
5
Day

Vernon

riverside charm village spread

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Day 5
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Discover

1
Old mill on the Seine.
2
Collegiate church.
3
Half-timbered houses.
4
Benedictine abbey.
+2 Places visited
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Activities

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Risle Valley.
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Cycling along the Seine.
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Summer concerts.
+2 Optional activities
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Next stop
Distance: 99.2 km
Travel time: 1h39
6
Day

Pont Audemer

timber village sparkle charm

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4 photos
Day 6
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Discover

1
"Norman Venice".
2
Half-timbered houses.
3
Churches.
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Activities

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Canals.
→
Market (Monday and Friday).
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Gastronomy.
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Next stop
Distance: 30.3 km
Travel time: 1h01
7
Day

Brionne

castle-crowned river glow town

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Day 7
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Discover

1
Medieval keep.
2
Church.
3
Old town.
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Activities

→
Hike to the keep.
→
Risle Valley.

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❓ Frequently asked questions

What weather should you expect?

Spring (April-June): Perfect weather, blooming countryside, ideal for all regions, moderate crowds, excellent value, romantic atmosphere.

Summer (July-August): Warmest weather, peak tourist season, highest prices, crowded attractions, perfect for Mediterranean coast, festival season.

Fall (September-October): Harvest season, comfortable temperatures, fewer crowds, wine regions spectacular, excellent photography, good value.

Winter (November-March): Christmas markets, ski season Alps, fewer crowds, lowest prices, cozy indoor attractions, cultural experiences.

How many days should I plan?

We believe you will enjoy this itinerary best by dedicating between 6 and 10 days. The next step will allow you to adjust the duration of your stay.

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