Attractions and Places To See around Heudebouville - Top 20

Magnificent view of the Château d'Acquigny (whose garden can be visited) and the Eure valley

easy access route

The Bord-Louviers forest is a majestic forest located at the confluence of the Eure and the Seine. This forest, former property of the Dukes of Normandy and the Kings of France, covers an area of 4,568 hectares and offers a variety of landscapes and ecosystems. You can discover the pine forest on the northern terraces overlooking the Seine, the beech forest in the central plain, or even the oaks on the southern plateaus. You will also be able to admire the seven remarkable trees listed, such as the Tabouel beech, a 39 meter high beech, or the Pancarte oak, an oak which has swallowed a sign on its trunk. The forest is also home to a rich fauna: deer, wild boars, foxes and squirrels.

Located on the border of the communes of Heudreville-sur-Eure and Acquigny, “Le Clos Saint-Mauxe”, a small clearing, is a symbolic place of the Christian faith. In the first centuries of our era, Saint-Mauxe, bishop of Italy, persecuted for his faith in God, took refuge in Gaul, accompanied by his brother Vénérand, deacon, and two priests Marc and Etherius. Pursued by the proconsul Sabinus from whom they had escaped in Italy, they were joined by their enemies in this clearing. Sabinus had the heads of Saint Mauxus and Saint Vénérand cut off... as well as eight of his own soldiers who had just been converted by the words and miracles of the holy bishop. This site became a place of fervor and devotion where processions were regularly organized, particularly during difficult times, for example during the plague of 1517 or the droughts of 1556 and 1785. According to historical records, miracles were even cited and an altar with a stone column was erected

Church of Acquigny

Why not take in the views of two lakes at once and the surrounding countryside, and perhaps spot some wildlife or flowers along the way. Pass Lac du Mesnil, a smaller lake used by water sports clubs and associations.

If you are looking for a breathtaking view of the Seine and its surroundings, you must absolutely visit the Belvedere of Notre-Dame de Bellegarde, a rock that houses a statue of the Virgin Mary. You can admire one of the most beautiful loops of the Seine, with the Château Gaillard on the opposite hill. You can also see the Roche à Tête d'Homme, a rock formation that looks like a human head. The belvedere is a place of pilgrimage and prayer, as well as a natural heritage site. You can enjoy the peace and quiet of this place, as well as the beauty of the landscape. Don't forget to bring your binoculars and your camera!

Why not take in the views of two lakes at once and the surrounding countryside, and maybe spot some wildlife or flowers along the way. Stop at Lac du Mesnil, a smaller lake used by water sports clubs and associations.