The best MTB trails around Saint-Germain-Sur-Avre

A very beautiful greenway It's an old railway line that has been covered over; it used to go all the way to Dreux. We love going there for cycling, and it's also ideal for walking and rollerblading.

A village full of character with a rich industrial past. Visit its church and the ruins of its castle. If you're interested in Calvados, a guided tour of the Morin winery is a must.

The church still houses the bell that rang Henry IV's victory in the 1590 battle between the royal army and the Catholic League. An inscription on the chevet recalls that Saint-Martin was transformed into a temple of Reason during the French Revolution.

Travel the Eure Valley from Montreuil to Fermaincourt for a scenic ride along quiet country roads. The route passes through charming villages, lush green meadows and peaceful stretches of the Eure River. You'll enjoy gentle slopes that make the ride enjoyable and relaxing, with plenty of places to stop and admire the picturesque countryside.

If you are looking for a mysterious and intriguing destination for your next stroll, you can visit Le dungeon apocryphe, a solitary tower that stands in the middle of the valley in Saint-Germain-sur-Avre. This tower dates from the 12th century and was part of a fortified castle which was destroyed during the Hundred Years' War. The origin and function of this tower are still unknown, and some legends say that it was built by the devil himself.

The Avre Aqueduct is a 19th century water supply system that stretches over 100 kilometers from Rueil-la-Gadelière to Saint-Cloud and provided Paris with drinking water. Along the way, you can admire the impressive technical prowess of the aqueduct, such as the arcades above the Eure, the siphons through the valleys and the tunnels under the hills. One of the best places to see is near Saint-Rémy-sur-Avre, a charming town crossed by the river Avre and endowed with a rich heritage of churches, castles and bridges. You can follow the marked path that will take you to Escorpain, where you can see the work of Tue-Cheval, one of the most remarkable parts of the aqueduct.

The church was rebuilt in the 16th century and then remodeled in the 18th and 19th centuries. History and important dates The church was rebuilt in the 16th century after being destroyed during the Hundred Years War. The nave was completed in 1514 and the choir around 1540.

On a pretty path located on the GR22 between Paris and Mont-Saint-Michel, it is pleasant to see this parish church appear, classified as a historic monument.