Iton, River in Normandy, France
The Iton is a river flowing through the departments of Orne and Eure in Normandy, meeting the Eure River at Acquigny. Its waters flow through a network of streams and tributaries that shape the surrounding landscape.
The river was shaped by natural geological processes and helped connect early settlements across the region. Later, its flowing waters powered mills that supported medieval economies.
Communities living along the river use its water for farming and mills that have shaped valley life for generations. These daily practices connect people to their local Norman roots.
The river is accessible at many points for walking and nature watching along its course. Spring and autumn offer the best conditions for visiting, when weather is mild and water levels remain stable.
Between Orvaux and Glisolles, the river disappears underground for roughly 10 kilometers before emerging again. This rare phenomenon reveals the unusual geological features beneath the landscape.
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