This route is an invitation for you to discover the Eure department as a family, from Lyons-la-Forêt to Giverny, via Les Andelys, through an adventure interspersed by events of the Normandy Impressionist Festival.
Turn your walk in in Lyons-la-Forêt into an artwork treasure hunt, first stroll among the giant water lily sculptures in Les Andelys and then end your itinerary with a visit to an emblematic site of Impressionism: Claude Monet’s the House and Gardens in Giverny.
Stage 1
To start your day outdoors surrounded by art, you could discover a contemporary art trail in the picturesque streets of Lyons-la-Forêt: Les Jardins en dialogues – Art contemporain à Lyons-la-Forêt (Gardens in Dialogue – Contemporary Art in Lyons-la-Forêt). This project invites you to walk through the village in the footsteps of the work of artists Tanja Smeets, Florian Mermin, and Rasmus Myrup, thus transforming a simple family outing into a surprising experience.
To obtain a leaflet with precise directions on the route, go to the tourist office.
Stage 2
Les Andelys is a village that is situated just 20 minutes from Lyons-la-Foret, there you can admire a magnificent panorama of the Seine Valley, which is best contemplated from Château-Gaillard, Richard Lionheart’s renowned fortress.
When visiting Les Andelys, do go to the Nicolas Poussin Museum and take a stroll around the gardens amongst the aerial sculptures of the artist Daniela Capaccioli.
Stage 3
Just 30 minutes from Les Andelys, you can discover one of the most famous Impressionist sites: Giverny and Claude Monet's house. You will then have the opportunity to discover Daniel Buren in the garden of the Musée des impressionnismes.
