Conches-en-Ouche: Holiday Apartments and Holiday Homes

The keep of Conches was built at the end of the 11th century by Roger III de Tosny, Lord of Conches. Around 1417, the defensive strength of the keep was reinforced under the Captal de Buch.

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Culture and History

The Musée du Rouloir presents collections of old tools as well as Norman arts and traditions from the 19th and 20th centuries, covering domestic life, social and religious life, artisanal and industrial activities, and traditional Norman dress. The Musée du Verre François Décorchemont is located in a former 19th-century hospice.

The Maison des Arts, built in 1721, has occasionally hosted exhibitions of visual art and photography since the 1970s. The Église Sainte-Foy is a church in the Flamboyant Gothic style. Conches-en-Ouche has half-timbered houses from the 15th century, which form part of its historical heritage.

The former abbey of Conches-en-Ouche is part of the town's historical heritage. The Porte Sainte-Foy is a surviving gate of Conches-en-Ouche.

Nature

The Arboretum de Conches comprises 122 tree species from Europe, Asia and America. It also includes a conservatory with around 100 apple varieties, including dessert and cider apples.

Trails

The VTT CONCHOIS association offers a local 30- to 50-kilometre ride on Sunday mornings from 8:30 a.m., starting at Place des Promenades in Conches-en-Ouche. Sur la route de Compostelle is a yellow-marked loop for hiking and mountain biking that starts and ends in Conches-en-Ouche. Sur la route de Compostelle is also a 14-kilometre walking route.

La Vél'Iton is a 29.01-kilometre cycling stage from Évreux to Conches-en-Ouche.

Geographical Setting

The historic site of Abbaye de la Noë is located in the vicinity of Conches-en-Ouche. In the wider regional surroundings of Conches-en-Ouche are the historic site of Abbaye Saint-Taurin, the Prieuré de la Sainte-Trinité monastery and the historic site of Château du Neubourg.

More local pages: Cailly-sur-Eure, Douains, Saint-Pierre-De-Bailleul, Fresne-Cauverville, Acon, Tourville-La-Campagne, Bernay, Acquigny.

To the higher-level travel overview: Eure.