Voie Verte de la Vallée de l'Epte

In the heart of the Vexin Normand region, the castle of Gisors is an incredible witness to military architecture from the 11th to the 16th century. By the end of the 11th century, the fortress, a border strategically located on the border and eastern barrier to Normandy, became part of a larger plan to fortify the Epte valley, a natural border between the Duchy of Normandy and the French kingdom. Lying at the heart of conflicts between the Kings of France and England, this border fortress has been a significant administrative centre, political centre and royal dwelling.

Welcome to the Vexin Normand in Normandy. Here, exploring historical and cultural heritage sites will tell you the story of Normandy, of the Kingdom of France as well as the kingdom of England. Forests, bodies of water, the green valleys of the rivers Epte, Troësne and Lévrière will delight outdoor lovers thanks to numerous trails for hiking, horse riding, walking, cycling, etc. Fishing, canoeing and golf enthusiasts will not be left out. Numerous activities are available, especially for children at the educational farms and leisure parks. Created in 2012 for the Olympic Games, the London-Paris Avenue Verte, a 520 km-long cycle route that connects the two European capitals, runs through this area, which is ideal to go cycling. The Gisors - Gasny Greenway (28 km) constitutes a section that winds towards Giverny and the Seine Valley via the bucolic Epte valley. The area, located at the crossroads of three regions, Normandy, where it belongs, Hauts de France and Ile-de-France, benefits from the influence and resources of each of them. A stop along the "Route de la mer", the "Route des Plantagenêts" and the "Normandie Vexin Heritage Trail", the Vexin Normand is the ideal starting point for many other walks and outings. The team of the Tourist Information Centre located in Gisors offers a personalised welcome and will be happy to help you. It provides information, trail maps, gifts, local products, crafts, toys, free Wi-Fi access and tablets.

A campsite by the water near Gisors for nature lovers and fishing enthusiasts. Close to a lake and on the bank of the river Epte, 70 km (43 miles) away from Paris and 30 km (18 miles) away from Beauvais, in the Vexin Normand region, the campsite in Dangu offers 118 pitches and a motorhome service point. Lovers of old stones and history will be able to explore the charming towns of Gisors and Les Andelys and their famous castles. Fishing enthusiasts will be able to try their hand at carp fishing on the 13-hectare lake or trout fishing on the river running along the campsite.

A must-see in Normandy, this museum will tell you all about Impressionism, a revolutionary artistic movement that challenged conventions. It focuses on its history, its origins, its geographic diversity and its development into other art movements. It deals with Impressionist artists, as well as with the forerunners of the movement and its heirs from the end of the 19th century to today. Every year, there are two or three major exhibitions. The museum also holds concerts, workshops for children and adults, etc.