What a good idea, coming to Normandy for a change of scene! Sometimes, though, city dwellers may feel nervous about leaving the bustle of the metropolis for the countryside. Well then, Evreux , just one hour from Paris by traincan offer both surprising urban attractions and tranquillity, with the likes of art workshops, art trails and trendy restaurants to tempt you.
No need to take a taxi to get to the centre of town here! Evreux is on a human scale and the range of things to visit here is all accessible on foot. That makes exploring the place all the more delightful. It presents a daring mix, the tough glass and metal contrasting with the gentleness of the tropical foliage within. Some plant species from temperate regions have acclimatised to their new Normandy home.
The public gardens are also the starting point for a sculpture trail you can follow from spring onwards. Under the guidance of Julie Borel , creator of the art gallery Le Hangar , eight sculptors encourage you to dream and reflect as you encounter their works scattered around our little city.
This museum without walls aims to make access to art and culture easier in town. The trail is 1. Time for lunch. Of course, this being Normandy, art is also to be found in our restaurant dishes and Evreux is packed with good eateries. The only hard thing here is deciding what to go for. After this restorative pause enjoying some regional cuisine, why not continue on the culinary theme with a visit to the well-named shop, Le Rendez-vous des Gourmets , on the main street, Rue Chartraine.
There are spots where you can enjoy an overview of Evreux. Every morning and every evening, an inhabitant guarded over the town for an hour , either at sunrise or sunset, and for days. It made for a great time for reflection, removing oneself from the bustle of modern daily life.
