Pays de Bray, Natural region northeast of Rouen, France
Description
Pays de Bray is a natural region northeast of Rouen with rolling bocage landscapes shaped by clay soil, creating a patchwork of green fields and small rivers. The forest of Eawy runs through the area with dense beech groves and natural water sources.
History
The name Bray comes from the Celtic word 'braco', meaning marsh or swamp, reflecting the area's sticky clay soil. Over centuries, farmers shaped the landscape by creating hedgerow patterns to protect their fields.
Culture
The area produces Neufchâtel cheese with its distinctive heart shape, along with traditional butter and goat cheese made on local farms. These products shape how people here connect to their land and food traditions.
Practical
The forest of Eawy offers more than twenty marked hiking trails ranging from 4 to 10 kilometers through beech forests. The paths are well-signposted and connect different sections of the woodland.
Did you know?
The Puits Merveilleux is a natural sinkhole in the forest about 25 meters deep, surrounded by numerous local stories. This hidden feature intrigues walkers who venture through the woodland.
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