Giverny and Other Must-See Places in the Region

This fortified town, which played a crucial role during the Liberation in 1944, is renowned for its old suspended mill, an unmissable local landmark.

Claude Monet’s House and Gardens in Giverny, one of Normandy’s most iconic cultural landmarks, are located just 30 minutes from Le Clos des Martines in the Eure department.

This living masterpiece inspired many of Monet’s most celebrated paintings and is an essential stop during a stay near Giverny. Wander through the flower-filled gardens, discover the famous water-lily pond and admire the Japanese bridge immortalised by the Impressionist painter.

Nestled within a magnificent state forest in the Eure department, Lyons-la-Forêt is one of Normandy’s most charming historic villages.

With its traditional half-timbered houses, cobbled streets and 18th-century wooden market hall, the village offers an authentic glimpse into the Normandy of centuries past. It is an ideal cultural and scenic excursion during a stay at Le Clos des Martines.

Built in 1198 by Richard the Lionheart, Château Gaillard in Les Andelys is one of Normandy’s most impressive medieval landmarks.

Now standing in ruins high above the River Seine, the fortress bears witness to the region’s rich history and offers exceptional panoramic views across the Seine Valley. It is also a popular starting point for scenic hiking trails, making it an ideal cultural and outdoor excursion during a stay at Le Clos des Martines.

The nearest coastal destinations are around a one-hour drive from Le Clos des Martines. Honfleur and Deauville, whose seascapes inspired the painter Eugène Boudin, are well worth visiting for their beaches, distinctive architecture and lively atmosphere.

A little farther along the Normandy coast, Étretat offers breathtaking scenery, with its dramatic chalk cliffs shaped by the wind and sea, as well as its iconic natural arch and sea stack.

Guests planning a longer stay in Normandy can also explore the historic D-Day landing beaches and military cemeteries, some of the region’s most significant Second World War memorial sites.

Travelling from Paris to the Normandy coast by bicycle? Make Le Clos des Martines a stop along your route and enjoy a peaceful break in the Eure countryside, near Giverny.

The estate is ideally located for cyclists exploring the Seine à Vélo cycle route, which connects Paris with the Normandy coast through some of the region’s most beautiful landscapes and historic villages.

For practical information and route-planningadvice about the Seine à Vélo, visit the Eure Tourisme website :

https://www.eureka-attractivite.fr/