Explore Campigny through its protected cultural landscape, historic buildings and walking trails with varied themes. Place de la Pelouse brings these interests together in one place: this protected heritage site was selected for its landscape and heritage value, is surrounded by lime trees and also serves as a starting point for walks.

Heritage between the church and old roads

The Église Notre-Dame de Campigny has a small chapel; its choir dates from the 13th century. The bell tower also has a distinctive architectural feature: it is accessed via a narrow staircase with 63 steps. Thus, alongside the choir’s long history, the tower’s design and access are also worth noting.

The Gallo-Roman road in Campigny tells a story from another period. Dating from the 1st century AD, it once connected Pont-Audemer and Brionne across the plain. The Croix Capelle, dating from 1611, stands along this road. To this day, it is associated with a pilgrimage in May to bless the fields.

Buildings in the landscape also shape the character of the area: the Manoir du Réel overlooks the Véronne Valley. The Château de la Pérelle is located in La Viéville in Campigny. These places add further historic points of interest in the commune to the church and the Croix Capelle.

Walking trails with different highlights

Campigny has two marked walking trails totalling 17 km, with GPS tracks available for both. The walks offer a way to discover Campigny’s various hamlets. The themes described for each trail are also helpful when planning: birdwatching, valley views or historic buildings along the way.

Various bird species can be observed along the ornithological trail on the Chemin des anciens moulins de Bigard. The Chemin des Anciens Moulins offers eight panoramic views over the Véronne Valley, spanning a total of 1,310 m of the route. The two descriptions therefore focus on different aspects of nature: observations along the trail in one case, and views across the valley in the other.

The Chemin de l’Égyptienne passes the Lavoir de Lillebec. The washhouse is artistically built of brick and is supplied year-round by a plentiful spring. Along the same trail, the Château de la Motte can also be glimpsed behind a hedge. Thus, the route features both a named building and a washhouse notable for its construction and water supply.

Choose a walk based on what you would like to focus on by reading the trail descriptions: the ornithological trail mentions observing various bird species, while the Chemin des Anciens Moulins highlights panoramic views over the Véronne Valley. On the Chemin de l’Égyptienne, the Lavoir and Château de la Motte are the main landmarks along the route. These different details can help you weigh up nature watching, landscape views and heritage when planning your stay.

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