In Jumelles, walks along green paths meet a local history that can be traced back to the 11th century through the Church of Saint-Étienne. The commune lies in the south of the Eure département, at the centre of a cereal-growing plateau. Landscape and history therefore offer distinct points of interest for your trip.
A cereal-growing plateau, ponds and green paths
Jumelles’ landscape includes five public ponds, among them the Mare Verdun. It is a distinctive blue natural feature of the village. An orchard and a notable walnut tree add to the features found here. The cereal-growing plateau describes the landscape on a broader scale, while the ponds, orchard and walnut tree draw attention to individual features of Jumelles. If you would rather not choose a place for just one attraction, this combination offers several different themes to consider when planning.
Walks with destinations along the way
The network of green paths is well suited to walking. These paths allow walkers to reach Saint-André-de-l’Eure, Grossœuvre, La Forêt-du-Parc and Chavigny-Bailleul. The names turn the general idea of a walk into specific potential destinations. You can therefore plan your stay around whether you would rather walk in Jumelles or take a path to one of the places listed. The paths link a local nature theme with destinations you can name.
Church and movable heritage
The Church of Saint-Étienne is a Romanesque building dating from the 11th century. It was partially altered in the 16th century, including the addition of new window openings. This building history brings together two clearly distinct periods: its Romanesque origins and later work on the building. The church also houses two protected 16th-century statues: Saint Étienne and Saint Jean-Baptiste. Both are listed as protected movable cultural property.
A paten in the church is also among the protected movable cultural property. It dates from the last quarter of the 18th century and was made by goldsmith Henri Clavel. Together, the church and these named objects provide concrete dates and objects connected with the local history: the window openings tell of alterations, while the statues and paten can be identified by their names, dates and protected status.
Discoveries and memories of local history
The history of Jumelles extends beyond the church’s building phases. Sarcophagi discovered in the commune in 1825 point to ancient or early medieval settlement. Another historical trace is the now-vanished windmill of Jumelles, which remains part of the commune’s visual and historical heritage. The two clues represent different aspects of the past: the sarcophagi are a discovery that suggests possible earlier settlement, while the mill is a building that no longer exists but remains part of the local heritage.
A farm with seasonal produce
La Ferme de Jumelles also offers a specific activity for walkers: across from the farm, they can choose and cut down their own Christmas tree in a small fir plantation. The location is easy to remember: the plantation is opposite La Ferme.
La Ferme de Jumelles offers its artisanal birch sap in four forms. Fresh birch sap is available in spring, from late February to March, and frozen birch sap is available in autumn, in October. Birch sap pasteurised with lime and natural soap are available year-round. These dates clearly distinguish the seasonal forms from the two products available all year. If you would like to plan your trip around a seasonal product, check the dates in advance.
When looking for a holiday rental in Jumelles, you can first choose the focus of your trip: walks with named destinations, landscape features, or the history of buildings and discoveries. This can help you choose the destination according to which aspect of the place you would like to explore.
Discover more destinations: Les Damps, Champigny-la-Futelaye, Serquigny, Croisy-Sur-Eure, Saint-Samson-De-La-Roque, Bouquetot, Bourth, Corneuil.
View the regional travel overview: Eure.
