Breuilpont combines a walking trail with several historical points of interest. This gives you two clear themes to consider when planning your trip: the changing landscapes along the Sentier de découverte des Bois de Breuilpont and the history of the château, church, chapel and menhir. If you enjoy spending time outdoors, you can make the trail the focus of your visit; if you are interested in architectural and heritage history, you will find several dated points of reference.

Walking between the valley, hillside and plateau

The Sentier de découverte des Bois de Breuilpont is 4.2 kilometres long and runs through Breuilpont as a walking and hiking trail. Its route passes through a valley landscape, over a wooded hillside and across an open, agricultural plateau. The transition between the wooded hillside and open plateau brings the contrast in landscapes to life; the valley adds a third element. At the end, the walk passes through old Breuilpont, along an arm of the Eure and by the washhouses. This gives you a clearly stated distance and varied landscapes, ending in the old village.

For group hikes, the Rando Vallée d’Eure association offers its members walks starting in Breuilpont and the surrounding area on weekends and public holidays. The association also invites people to try a hike. Compared with the Sentier, the main difference is the format: it is a named trail with a stated length, while the association focuses on weekend and public-holiday hikes. Check the association’s schedule before your trip if you would like to include one of its hikes in your plans.

Château, church and historical points of interest

The present-day Château de Breuilpont was built by Louis-Antoine Doublet in 1739 and overlooks the church and village. Its heritage designation covers the entire château, including the outbuildings and park: by decree dated 13 February 2017, it was listed as a historic monument. The two dates mark different milestones: 1739 relates to the construction of the present-day château, while 2017 marks the listing of the estate.

The Church of Saint Martin in Breuilpont has Romanesque origins and was extensively altered in the 16th century. Its history therefore combines earlier origins with a major later phase of alterations, giving it a different historical timeframe from the present-day château.

The Chapel of Saint Lubin de Lorey is in the hamlet of Lorey in Breuilpont. It was sold to the château’s owner in 1813 and transferred to the municipality of Breuilpont in 2013. Exactly two centuries separate these two dated events: first the sale, and later the transfer to the municipality.

The Menhir dit La Pierre Frite in Breuilpont is also classified as a historic monument. This individually named monument adds to the architectural history of the château, church and chapel.

Planning your journey

The municipality of Breuilpont is 4.4 kilometres and about six minutes from Bueil station. Check current train services before travelling to make sure your plans match the available connections.

More destinations

Discover more destinations: Nassandres, Hauville, Fourmetot, Sacquenville, Douville-sur-Andelle, Landepéreuse, Bouquelon, Serquigny.

For the broader travel guide: Eure.