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Discover the best top things to do in Eure, France including Abbey of Bec-Hellouin, Le Vieux Moulin de Vernon, La Place de la Halle, Mairie, Manoir Des Prevanches, Chateau de Grumesnil, Manoir du Bois-Baril.
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1. Abbey of Bec-Hellouin
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4.5 based on 321 reviews
The majestic and peaceful Abbey of Notre-Dame-du-Bec stands in the heart of the Bec valley, on the banks of the narrow river that gives the site its name. This charming abbey, which has once again housed a community of Benedictine monks since 1948, features some of the finest ecclesiastical architecture of the 17th and 18th century. The tour includes the cloister, the 15th century bell tower of Saint-Nicolas, the monastic quarters, the abbey church and concludes with a display of crafts and artefacts made by the monks. Open: > 1st October to 31st May: from Monday to Saturday: tours at 10.30 a.m., 3 p.m., 4 p.m. ; Sundays and public holidays: tours at noon, 3 p.m., 4 p.m. > 1st June to 30th September: from Monday to Friday: tours at 10.30 a.m., 3 p.m., 4 p.m., 5 p.m. ; Sundays and public holidays: tours at noon, 3 p.m., 4 p.m. Closed: > Tuesdays. > 25th December. Admission fees: Adults : 5,50 €; Concessions (18 to 25) = 4 €; Free admission: minors under 18*; Free admission: 18-25 years old* (citizens of one of the 27 countries of the EU or are non-European permanent residents of France) * excluding school groups
Reviewed By StAlbansWilbo - High Wycombe, United Kingdom
The village of Bec - Hellouin is a gem and rightly vaunted as one of France's prettiest. We arrived and were luckily able to park near the abbey in what is a relatively small car park. There was no charge and one was almost immediately struck by the peace and calm that enveloped the whole situation. Through the main gates was the separated bell tower, a building with a small shop and a small walk away the church, which was the epitomy of simplicity. It pervaded a calmness and a quiet that was perversely so tangible. A truly lovely place and one can well understand why it is a practicing monastery. The shop contains a variety of products from a number of monasteries including jams, wines etc some ceramics made at the abbey, books and a good selection of cd's and proved an excellent way to make a contribution.
2. Le Vieux Moulin de Vernon
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4.5 based on 188 reviews
3. La Place de la Halle
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4.0 based on 88 reviews
At the heart of Lyons-la-Forêt, this remarkable covered market (first documental in the 14th century) was entirely renovated in the 18th century thanks to the Duke de Penthièvre, grand-child of Louis XIV and last lord of Lyons. It is also famous for being the spot of shooting for "Madame Bovary" movie, directed by Claude Chabrol. Craft market early June. Flowers Day first week-end of July. Apple Day early October. On thursday, saturday and sunday morning, enjoy its typical french market. From spring to automn, regular art exhibitions also take place in its cellar.
4. Mairie
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4.0 based on 1 reviews
