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Labradors de Bailly Saint-Pierre-la-Garenne · near Giverny
Maisons normandes à colombages sous un ciel bleu

Activities & discoveries

From nature trails to heritage sites, explore the area around the cottage.

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  • Bailleul, de la préhistoire à nos jours

    Hiking

    • 9.4 km distance
    • 269 m elevation
    • moderate
    • 1.8 km from the cottage

    Historical loop around Bailleul, following the traces of the village's past.

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  • À la rencontre des lavoirs depuis Saint-Pierre-de-Bailleul

    Hiking

    • 9.5 km distance
    • 260 m elevation
    • moderate
    • 2.6 km from the cottage

    Heritage walk discovering the old wash-houses, starting from Saint-Pierre-de-Bailleul.

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  • Boucle des bords de Seine à Saint-Pierre-d'Autils

    Hiking

    • 12.7 km distance
    • 198 m elevation
    • moderate
    • 3 km from the cottage

    A loop along the banks of the Seine from Saint-Pierre-d'Autils, between river and hillsides.

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  • Les Coteaux de la Chapelle-Longueville

    Running

    • 10.5 km distance
    • moderate
    • 3 km from the cottage

    Local running (loop) route, passing 3.0 km from the cottage. Route data: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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  • Au fil de la Seine, variante Saint-Pierre-du-Vauvray

    Hiking

    • 31.8 km distance
    • hard
    • 4.5 km from the cottage

    Local hiking route, passing 4.5 km from the cottage. Route data: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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  • Circuit / Saint-Just

    Hiking

    • 2.6 km distance
    • easy
    • 5.1 km from the cottage

    Local hiking route, passing 5.1 km from the cottage. Route data: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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  • Au pays des lavoirs autour du Ruisseau de Saint-Ouen

    Hiking

    • 13.5 km distance
    • 262 m elevation
    • moderate
    • 5.4 km from the cottage

    Long loop following the water and the old wash-houses along the Saint-Ouen brook.

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  • La porte aux chiens au Val d'Hazey

    Hiking

    • 13.4 km distance
    • 399 m elevation
    • hard
    • 5.5 km from the cottage

    Long, sporty loop in the Val d'Hazey, with the finest elevation gain in the area.

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  • De Louviers à Pacy-sur-Eure (rive droite)

    Hiking

    • 48.7 km distance
    • hard
    • 6.4 km from the cottage

    Local hiking route, passing 6.4 km from the cottage. Route data: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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  • Nature et paysages de Vernon rive droite

    Running

    • 10.9 km distance
    • moderate
    • 6.8 km from the cottage

    Local running (loop) route, passing 6.8 km from the cottage. Route data: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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  • Trail de Vernon-Giverny

    Running

    • 20 km distance
    • 450 m elevation
    • hard
    • 8.1 km from the cottage

    Off-road trail race starting from the Vernonnet stadium: banks of the Seine, Vernonnet forest and the heights of Giverny. 10 and 20 km formats (~450 m of ascent). Next edition: late August 2026 (date to be confirmed).

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  • Trail Impérial de Bizy

    Running

    • 4.2 km distance
    • 93 m elevation
    • moderate
    • 8.6 km from the cottage

    Looping trail race in the grounds of the Château de Bizy in Vernon (~3.5 to 4.2 km per lap, ~93 m of ascent). Endurance formats of 1 h / 3 h / 6 h, solo or in teams. Next edition: Sunday 25 October 2026.

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  • Boucle au départ de Vernonnet

    Hiking

    • 12.6 km distance
    • 285 m elevation
    • moderate
    • 8.9 km from the cottage

    Loop starting from Vernonnet, on the heights overlooking the Seine and Vernon.

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  • Vernon Tout Court

    Running

    • 10 km distance
    • easy
    • 9.3 km from the cottage

    Road race in the centre of Vernon, starting on rue de Gamilly. 5 km and 10 km (the 10 km is FFA-certified), plus a walk. Annual event (April); next edition: April 2027.

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  • V41 — Saint-Jacques à Vélo par la vallée d'Eure 1/4

    Cycling

    • 88.6 km distance
    • hard
    • 10.2 km from the cottage

    Local cycling / mountain-bike route, passing 10.2 km from the cottage. Route data: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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  • De Pacy-sur-Eure à Louviers (rive gauche)

    Hiking

    • 52.5 km distance
    • hard
    • 10.9 km from the cottage

    Local hiking route, passing 10.9 km from the cottage. Route data: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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  • Entre rivière et vieilles pierres

    Running

    • 9.3 km distance
    • easy
    • 10.9 km from the cottage

    Local running (loop) route, passing 10.9 km from the cottage. Route data: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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  • Trail de Ménilles Vallée d'Eure

    Running

    • 23 km distance
    • 440 m elevation
    • hard
    • 12.4 km from the cottage

    Trail race in the Eure valley starting from Ménilles. 11, 23, 34 and 46 km formats (charity race in aid of the Blue Bubble association). Next edition: early December 2026 (date to be confirmed).

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  • V2706 — Liaison La Seine à vélo - Avenue verte London Paris

    Cycling

    • 13.2 km distance
    • moderate
    • 12.7 km from the cottage

    Local cycling / mountain-bike route, passing 12.7 km from the cottage. Route data: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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  • route/14741567

    Hiking

    • 2.4 km distance
    • easy
    • 14.6 km from the cottage

    Local hiking route, passing 14.6 km from the cottage. Route data: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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  • De Pacy-sur-Eure à Anet

    Hiking

    • 30.4 km distance
    • hard
    • 15 km from the cottage

    Local hiking route, passing 15.0 km from the cottage. Route data: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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  • De Pont de l'Arche à Louviers

    Hiking

    • 16.9 km distance
    • moderate
    • 17.2 km from the cottage

    Local hiking route, passing 17.2 km from the cottage. Route data: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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  • Trail des Violettes

    Running

    • 25 km distance
    • 600 m elevation
    • hard
    • 18.7 km from the cottage

    Fully off-road trail race starting from the Maxime Marchand sports complex in Louviers. 12, 25 and 42 km formats, plus a Nordic walk. Annual event (late March); next edition: March 2027.

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  • 2vex — Des 2 Vexin au Pays de Nacre : Etape 2

    Cycling

    • 26.4 km distance
    • hard
    • 18.8 km from the cottage

    Local cycling / mountain-bike route, passing 18.8 km from the cottage. Route data: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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  • route/8279050

    Hiking

    • 43.8 km distance
    • hard
    • 19.4 km from the cottage

    Local hiking route, passing 19.4 km from the cottage. Route data: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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  • V4 — Les coteaux de Saint-Clair

    Hiking

    • 0.9 km distance
    • easy
    • 19.8 km from the cottage

    Local hiking route, passing 19.8 km from the cottage. Route data: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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  • Sentier du Bois de Bonnemare

    Running

    • 9.4 km distance
    • easy
    • 20.8 km from the cottage

    Local running (loop) route, passing 20.8 km from the cottage. Route data: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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  • 2701 — La voie des Légendes

    Cycling

    • 87.1 km distance
    • hard
    • 21.4 km from the cottage

    Local cycling / mountain-bike route, passing 21.4 km from the cottage. Route data: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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  • Boucle Edmond et Caliste

    Running

    • 6.2 km distance
    • easy
    • 21.5 km from the cottage

    Local running (loop) route, passing 21.5 km from the cottage. Route data: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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  • Liaison GR26 - GR 222

    Hiking

    • 1 km distance
    • easy
    • 21.7 km from the cottage

    Local hiking route, passing 21.7 km from the cottage. Route data: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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  • V2702 — La vélo'ferrée

    Cycling

    • 48.2 km distance
    • hard
    • 22.3 km from the cottage

    Local cycling / mountain-bike route, passing 22.3 km from the cottage. Route data: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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  • route/8278889

    Hiking

    • 42.1 km distance
    • hard
    • 22.4 km from the cottage

    Local hiking route, passing 22.4 km from the cottage. Route data: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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  • Les Coteaux de Fouillebroc

    Running

    • 4.1 km distance
    • easy
    • 22.9 km from the cottage

    Local running (loop) route, passing 22.9 km from the cottage. Route data: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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  • Boucle des Deux Plateaux

    Running

    • 7.4 km distance
    • easy
    • 23 km from the cottage

    Local running (loop) route, passing 23.0 km from the cottage. Route data: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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  • Trail des 2 Amants

    Running

    • 25 km distance
    • 750 m elevation
    • hard
    • 23.3 km from the cottage

    Renowned trail race in the Andelle valley starting from Pîtres, over the famous Deux-Amants hill. 15, 25, 46 and 65 km formats (ITRA / UTMB Index certified courses). Next edition: Sunday 5 April 2027.

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  • Boucle de la Jacassière

    Running

    • 10.7 km distance
    • moderate
    • 23.4 km from the cottage

    Local running (loop) route, passing 23.4 km from the cottage. Route data: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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  • 2vex — Des 2 Vexin au Pays de Nacre : Etape 3

    Cycling

    • 27.5 km distance
    • hard
    • 24.9 km from the cottage

    Local cycling / mountain-bike route, passing 24.9 km from the cottage. Route data: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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  • GR 125 — De Serans à Saint-Valéry-sur-Somme

    Hiking

    • 259.4 km distance
    • hard
    • 25 km from the cottage

    Local hiking route, passing 25.0 km from the cottage. Route data: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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See & visit

Giverny — Maison et jardins de Claude Monet Photo : claudemonetgiverny.fr

Heritage

Giverny — Maison et jardins de Claude Monet

The Impressionist gardens and the famous water-lily pond, about twenty minutes from the cottage.

Distance
18 km from the cottage
Château-Gaillard aux Andelys Photo : Franck Godard / Nouvelle Normandie Tourisme

Heritage

Château-Gaillard aux Andelys

Richard the Lionheart's fortress overlooking a bend in the Seine, with an outstanding panorama.

Distance
12 km from the cottage
Le Vieux Moulin de Vernon Photo : vernon27.fr

Heritage

Le Vieux Moulin de Vernon

The iconic half-timbered mill perched on the piers of a former medieval bridge, above the Seine.

Distance
16 km from the cottage
Château de Gaillon Photo : chateaudegaillon.fr

Heritage

Château de Gaillon

The first great Renaissance château in France, former residence of the archbishops of Rouen.

Distance
8 km from the cottage

Sport & outdoors

Sport

Vélo : rejoindre Giverny depuis Vernon

Several rental shops near Vernon station (including Les Vélos de Giverny) offer standard and electric bikes to ride along the Seine to Monet's gardens in Giverny.

Town
Vernon · 8 km from the cottage
Hours
Lun–sam 8h45–19h15

Sport

Centre aquatique Aquaval

Gaillon's aquatic centre with indoor and outdoor pools, ideal for families.

Town
Gaillon · 4 km from the cottage

Sport

Espace Nautique de la Grande Garenne

Swimming pool, fitness and relaxation area in Saint-Marcel, near Vernon.

Town
Saint-Marcel · 9 km from the cottage

Sport

Canoë & paddle sur la Seine

With the SPN Canoë-Kayak club in Vernon, hire canoes, kayaks and paddleboards to explore the Seine (around €15/hour).

Town
Vernon · 9 km from the cottage

Sport

Descente de l'Eure en canoë

At Autheuil-Authouillet, paddle down the Eure by canoe or kayak through lush scenery, with a waterside restaurant-bar at the finish.

Town
Autheuil-Authouillet · 12 km from the cottage

Sport

Golf de Gaillon

Well-kept course and driving range at affordable prices, with a club-house and restaurant. Family atmosphere.

Town
Gaillon · 4 km from the cottage
Hours
Tous les jours 8h–12h et 13h–18h

Family fun

Family

Oh Bowling

Friendly bowling alley with a bar in Saint-Marcel, perfect for an evening out or a rainy day. Open late at weekends.

Town
Saint-Marcel · 9 km from the cottage

Family

Cinéma de Gaillon

Local Megarama Grand Forum cinema (avenue Jean Jaurès), 3 screens in 4K at reasonable prices.

Town
Gaillon · 4 km from the cottage

Family

Biotropica, les jardins animaliers

France's largest zoological greenhouse, at Léry-Poses: over 100 species (parrots, alligators, red pandas, wallabies) across a 6,000 m² tropical greenhouse and an outdoor trail.

Town
Val-de-Reuil (Léry-Poses) · 25 km from the cottage

Family

Base de loisirs de Léry-Poses en Normandie

Huge nature park around three lakes: supervised beaches in summer, water sports (paddleboard, pedal boat, sailing, cable ski), mini-golf, play areas and a bird reserve.

Town
Poses (Léry-Poses) · 25 km from the cottage

Shopping & brands

Shopping

McArthurGlen Paris-Giverny

Designer outlet in Douains, near Vernon: over 80 stores of major fashion and premium brands at reduced prices, plus restaurants and services.

Town
Douains · 15 km from the cottage
Hours
Lun–ven 10h–19h, sam 9h30–20h, dim 9h30–19h

Shopping

Centre commercial Gailloncel

Gaillon's main shopping hub on avenue Jean Jaurès: fashion, beauty, sports, toy and electronics stores, plus restaurants and cafés.

Town
Gaillon · 4 km from the cottage

Shopping

Zone commerciale de Vernon – Saint-Marcel

The large retail park in the Vernon area: hypermarkets (Intermarché Les Tulipiers, Leclerc) and many fashion, sports, home and equipment stores.

Town
Saint-Marcel · 10 km from the cottage

Shopping

Boutiques du centre-ville de Vernon

Vernon's shopping town centre: picturesque lanes, independent shops, craftspeople and markets, one hour from Paris.

Town
Vernon · 11 km from the cottage