Day 1 : LOUVIERS - BAZINCOURT-SUR-EPTE (101 on 279 km)
This itinerary starts in Louviers in the Eure valley.
At the manor of La Haye-le-Comte, a XVI th century home you will taste the Norman savors and the tranquillity of a 5 hectare park protected by a box wood screen four times centennial.
You will reach the verdant banks of the Eure valley at the confluent of Iton. From the bridge you will distinguish the outline of the Acquigny castle (XVI th century) the park of which harbours a great range of tree species.
You will reach the Seine valley in Galléon, towered by a Renaissance castle.
From the right bank of the river you will find back the landscapes dear to the Impressionists and particularly Vernon, its wooded islands and its former bridge (XII th century) and the old mill Vernonnet which leans against it. At Giverny, the Claude Monnet’s house has been transformed in a museum.
In the regional French Vexin Park you will distinguish the keep from the medieval castle which towers above La Roche-Guyon and the Seine valley on a rocky spur.
You will reach Vétheuil along a steep road lined with cave dwellings. This French Vexin village is typical with its rural houses built with yellowish stones.
You will leave the Seine valley to reach the Epte valley through the Villarceaux domain there you will have the opportunity to visit a superb XV th century manor and through the gardens in the Italian style you will visit the Renaissance castle of Amblin.
Discover the ruins of the Château-sur-Epte keep and the Gisors fortified castle. You will reach your home for the evening by continuing your itinerary along the Epte.
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