Eure, Department of France in Normandy
Eure is a department in Normandy that stretches between the Seine valley and rolling plateaus, where forests, fields, and orchards alternate across the landscape. The territory is crossed by several watercourses that run through small towns and rural hamlets, where traditional architecture remains well maintained.
The department was formed during the French Revolution when the former province of Normandy was divided into new administrative units. The region later played an important role during World War II, becoming the site of significant military operations during the liberation of France.
The name Eure comes from the river that winds through the territory, powering mills and irrigating fields for centuries. Many villages still preserve their timber-framed houses and organize local markets where residents gather to buy cider, cheese, and produce from nearby farms.
The department lies roughly an hour's drive from Paris and can be reached through several train stations with regular connections. Numerous cycling and walking routes cross the rural areas, making it suitable for day trips or longer stays.
This territory holds the famous garden at Giverny, where Claude Monet created his water lily ponds that inspired some of his most recognized paintings. On a cliff above the Seine also stands the ruins of Château Gaillard, built in the 12th century and offering wide views over the river valley.
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