Autheuil-Authouillet offers several ways to explore the area during your stay: religious heritage, local history associated with Simone Signoret and Yves Montand, and activities in the Eure Valley each offer a different focus. For your planning, it is worth considering cultural sites and outdoor activities separately: churches and a historic object make up one strand, while canoeing, horse-riding activities and hiking make up the other.
Heritage and local history
The Église Saint-André in Autheuil-Authouillet is classified as a historic monument. It dates from the 15th, 16th and 17th centuries. The church in Authouillet also contains a seigneurial armchair, or celebrant’s seat, from the 17th century; it too is classified as a movable historic object. These offer two distinct points of interest for a focus on cultural history: a church building associated with several centuries, and a single classified object.
Simone Signoret and Yves Montand also spent several years in Autheuil-Authouillet. Simone Signoret died on 30 September 1985 at their home in Autheuil. Alongside its religious connections, the town’s history therefore has a biographical dimension: their stays and the precisely dated event provide two distinct points of reference in time.
Canoeing and the landscape of the Eure Valley
Le Randonn'Eure Location in Autheuil-Authouillet is associated with guided nature outings, a canoe and kayak centre, and related rentals. Its offerings include water sports and accompanied activities, as well as activities you can enjoy independently; equipment rental is also available. Le Randonn'Eure Location offers canoe trips on the Eure. The Eure Valley is characterised by forests, chalk slopes, rivers and bocage.
There are several canoe routes. One is 5 kilometres long and especially suitable for beginners and families. Seasonal availability may vary, so check before your trip whether your preferred route is offered on your dates.
Horse-riding activities and hiking
In the Eure Valley, Haras de La Boulaye offers pony taster sessions and rides for babies. Its accredited riding school provides lessons throughout the year. If you are planning a taster session or a ride, check booking and availability in advance. Lesson arrangements may change, so ask about how lessons are organised before your trip.
As another option on foot, the 12-kilometre Entre Bois, Eure et Liègue hiking trail starts in Autheuil-Authouillet. The trail offers viewpoints over the Ruisseau d’Autheuil valley and the Eure Valley. Both the route length and the named landscape features are therefore relevant when planning. Check current trail conditions before setting out.
If you are choosing between water and land, there are two different types of route to consider: a 5-kilometre canoe route expressly suited to beginners and families, and a 12-kilometre hiking trail with viewpoints. The activities therefore offer different experiences; make your choice based on whether you would rather be on the water or on foot.
Discover more destinations
Discover more destinations: Cailly-sur-Eure, Bazincourt-Sur-Epte, Saint-Aquilin-de-Pacy, La Trinité-de-Réville, Chavigny-Bailleul, Asnières, Piseux, Trouville-La-Haule
For the overview of the wider region: Eure.
