Harcourt priory

The vacation rental is a former 17th-century priory built on the site of an even older 13th-century priory in the hamlet known as “L’Abbaye du Parc.”<br>The house was completely renovated in 2014. <br>On the first floor, there is a large living area with a kitchen and dining room that open onto the living room, featuring large windows overlooking a park where, at times, you can see deer roaming.<br> It includes three large bedrooms and one smaller bedroom spread across three levels. It features two bathrooms with toilets, a shower room, and a separate restroom.<br>A building equipped with a table tennis table, foosball table, pool table, and darts is available for use.<br>A table, garden chairs, and lounge chairs are set up in a large, quiet garden with no neighbors directly across.<br>In the village of Harcourt, you’ll find many shops, including a bakery, a grocery store, a restaurant, a tea room, an auto repair shop, a café, a hair salon, and even a beauty salon!<br>The Evreux–Le Bec Helluin greenway runs right next to the house, where you can enjoy car-free cycling or walking with the kids.<br>Supermarkets are 6 km away (Brionne).<br>You can play tennis on the community court for a fee of 15 euros per family.<br>Weekly markets are held in Neubourg, Brionne, and Bernay.<br>Swimming pools in Neubourg (6 km) and Bernay (25 km)<br>Movie theaters in Neubourg and Bernay (ciné club)<br>Canoeing and kayaking available in Beaumont-le-Roger<br><br>Places to visit: <br>Castles:<br>Harcourt Castle, a medieval castle renovated in the 17th century. Medieval festivals will be held there on April 29 and 30, 2023, featuring numerous activities (horse demonstrations, Viking and Frankish encampments, etc.)<br>Cultural events are held there every summer for people of all ages.<br>-Château du Champs de Bataille in Sainte-Opportune-du-Bosc: a 17th-century castle with a magnificent park: it’s the “Versailles of Normandy”<br>-Beaumesnil Castle (22 km): a charming little 17th-century castle featuring a bookbinding museum. Events are held there, including cooking demonstrations for children and horse-drawn carriage rides…<br>-Château de Robert le Diable: a medieval castle with an exploration game <br>-Château Gaillard, beautiful medieval ruins<br>-Château Gaillon, a magnificent Renaissance castle<br>-Château de Vascoeuil, where Michelet once stayed<br>-Château d’Anet, once owned by Diane de Poitiers……<br><br><br><br>Abbeys<br>-Bec Helluin Abbey (12 km): A magnificent abbey dating from the 11th century, remodeled in the Maurist style in the 17th century<br>-Jumiège Abbey (41 km)<br>- Mortemer Abbey <br><br>Cities and villages worth visiting: <br>Rouen, with its historic streets, the cathedral illuminated every summer evening with a light show, the Joan of Arc Museum, the Museum of Fine Arts, the Ironwork Museum, and the Aître Saint-Maclou…<br>From June 8 to 18, 2023, the Armada will take place, featuring numerous prestigious boats docked at the pier, some of which will be open to visitors…. <br>Bernay, Harcourt, Le Bec Helluin, La Bouille near the Seine, and further afield, Honfleur, Houlgate, Cabourg…<br>Roads and hiking trails to explore…<br>A medieval route connects Bernay to Honfleur, where you can see 12th-century buildings.