Discover the historic centre

In the morning, take the time to appreciate Vernon by strolling around the tourist discovery circuit. The information panels en route will tell you the story of this city on the banks of the Seine. During your stroll (around 1 hour), let yourself be charmed by the typical Norman half-timbered houses, that line the streets of the historic centre, and the small medieval streets (including the very picturesque Rue Potard). Your walk around Vernon will take you to Place Barette where the imposing town hall and Notre-Dame collegiate church stand, as well as to the banks of the Seine, the Chérence fountain (Place de Paris) and the Archives tower (jardin des Arts) . On the way, don’t miss a visit to the Vernon museum, also called the Alphonse Georges Poulain museum.

Collégiale Notre-Dame et Maison du Temps Jadis à Vernon -©Franck Godard
Collégiale Notre-Dame et Maison du Temps Jadis à Vernon -©Franck Godard. Tous droits réservés à Office de Tourisme Nouvelle Normandie
Musée à Vernon. Exposition. Impressionnisme. Nabis. Claude Monet © Franck Godard
Musée à Vernon. © Franck Godard. Tous droits réservés à l'Office de Tourisme Nouvelle Normandie

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The Vernon museum

The Vernon museum has an exceptional collection of paintings and animal art sculptures and a drawing studio with more than 250 works. Its temporary exhibitions are certainly worth a visit.
But what will seduce you the most are the impressionist works, including the unmissable Water Lilies painting by Monet, on a round canvas.

Vernonnet

If you have some energy left, cross the Seine to the mythical Vieux Moulin, in Vernonnet. A former mill located on a medieval bridge, this is THE essential photo spot for your city break in Vernon! Nearby, you can also admire the Château des Tourelles (outpost) in its small park by the water.

Vue aérienne du Vieux Moulin sur la Seine à Vernon -©Franck Godard
Vue aérienne du le Vieux Moulin sur la Seine.

At noon, take a break in one of our RECOMMENDED SPOTS! !

VERNON

L'Estampille by Erisay

Restaurant

Traditional cuisine, French regional

VERNON

Le Bistrot des Fleurs

Restaurant

In Vernon, here is an authentic bistro with a country-style...

After lunch, leave the historic centre of Vernon and in just a few minutes you’ll reach Bizy Castle, which made Vernon a royal, even imperial destination! The castle welcomed Louis XV, Louis Philippe, and the Bonaparte family.

Château de Bizy Vernon © Franck Godard
Château de Bizy Vernon © Franck Godard. Tous droits réservés à l'Office de Tourisme Nouvelle Normandie

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Château de Bizy

Built in the middle of the 18th century, you’ll be seduced by the castle’s elegance and its stables, built like those in Versailles, but also by its vast English-style park, its century-old trees, and fountains.

To end your day, we can offer you two options:

ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS

for a night in Vernon (or perhaps several!)…

VERNON

Hôtel Le Normandy Cottage

A three-star hotel in the heart of Vernon, a stone's...

VERNON

Péniche Dolce Vita

To complete your stay, here are a few other

NEARBY attractions

GIVERNY

Jardins et Maison de Claude Monet

A must-see in Normandy, Claude Monet's gardens in Giverny illustrate...

GIVERNY

Giverny Museum of Impressionism

A must-see in Normandy, this museum will tell you all...

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