Pont-Audemer

Pont-Audemer is a commune in Normandy situated in the Risle Valley, where canals wind through the town creating a distinctive water-based layout. Half-timbered houses line these channels, shaping the character and appearance of the streets.

The town grew from medieval times as a center for leather tanning, with craftsmen building workshops and homes along the waterways to support their trade. This artisan heritage shaped the town's development and appearance for centuries.

The Saint-Ouen Church displays stained-glass windows from the Renaissance period and features an ornate organ that served as a focal point for the community's spiritual life. These religious artworks reflect the importance the town placed on its faith traditions.

A walking route guides visitors through medieval streets and past the water channels, with informational signs placed along the way. The walk usually takes between one and two hours depending on your pace and how much time you spend exploring.

The Musée Alfred Canel occupies a former writer's home and mixes art collections with scientific objects alongside rotating exhibitions. This unexpected combination shows how creatively local heritage can be presented to visitors.

Location: Eure

Location: arrondissement of Bernay

Inception: January 1, 2018

Shares border with: Toutainville, Saint-Mards-de-Blacarville, Manneville-sur-Risle, Corneville-sur-Risle, Campigny, Tourville-sur-Pont-Audemer

Address: 27500 Pont-Audemer, France

Website: http://ville-pont-audemer.fr

GPS coordinates: 49.35639,0.51556

Latest update: December 17, 2025 10:36