Saint-Aubin-Le-Vertueux brings together several travel interests: the architectural history of Château du Houlley, carved works in Saint-Aubin Church, and the Circuit Le Moulin Fouret, with a river crossing and a stretch through the woods. There are also products from a local supplier, available for collection by arrangement. During your stay, you can choose between heritage, outdoor activity and a planned shopping trip.

Château du Houlley: different periods of construction

Château du Houlley is located in Saint-Aubin-Le-Vertueux. Some of its agricultural buildings date from the 16th century. The Notre-Dame Chapel belongs to the 18th century and is dated 1769. This reveals two distinct periods: some of the agricultural buildings date back to the 16th century, while the chapel has a specific date. This is a useful approach if you are interested in architectural history and want to look beyond a single date.

Church art in Saint-Aubin

Saint-Aubin Church also contributes to the area’s cultural appeal: it contains a carved pulpit with three bas-reliefs. They depict Joseph and the Christ Child, Louis, and Saint Michael striking down the demon. The church also has a carved misericord in bas-relief. The figures depicted are the focus of the pulpit, while the misericord draws attention to the relief work. These specific motifs in sacred art complement the Château’s architectural history, offering another perspective on the area’s heritage.

Hiking the Circuit Le Moulin Fouret

For outdoor activity, the Circuit Le Moulin Fouret offers a clearly stated distance: the trail is 7.5 kilometres long, starts and ends in Treis-Sants-en-Ouche, and is located in Saint-Aubin-Le-Vertueux. Along the way, it crosses the Charentonne near the Moulin Fouret, then follows a two-kilometre forest path. This forest section is part of the overall route and does not add to the 7.5-kilometre distance. This makes it easy to distinguish the total distance from a notable section of the route. There is also a picnic area on the circuit at the Prairie de la Charentonne in Bernay.

Products available for collection by arrangement

At La ferme Saint Aubinoise, you can place orders by email or telephone. Products are available for collection by arrangement only. The range includes livestock products, including Limousin beef and free-range pork, as well as products from other local producers. If you are planning to shop, arrange a collection time before your visit and check in advance which products are available. Unlike the hiking route described above, arranging collection is an essential part of planning here.

Tailor your stay to your interests

When planning your trip, you can start by choosing a focus: architecture and church art, a hiking route with a known distance, or shopping for regional products. Each option comes with different practical considerations: the circuit’s total distance and forest section are specified, while orders and collection at La ferme Saint Aubinoise must be arranged in advance.

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For the regional travel overview: Eure.