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Ivry-la-Bataille

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Town of Eure, in Normandy, Ivry-la-Bataille takes place forty kilometers of Evreux, on the edge of the Eure-et-Loir. It is located not far from Garennes-sur-Eure, Oulins and Saussay.

Populated since the Gallo-Roman, as evidenced by the remains found on site, including Ivry-la-Bataille was shown at the end of the sixteenth century by becoming the scene of the victory of Henry IV on the Leaguers. A pyramid is particularly was erected to commemorate this important event in the history of France. Over the centuries, the town has gradually expanded, taking the face that it is today, thanks to the development of its tanneries.

Today, Norman town continues to attract visitors by the richness of its architectural and historical heritage.

Geographical information

MunicipalityIvry-la-Bataille
Postcode27540
Tourism label
Latitude48.8832210 (N 48° 52’ 60”)
Longitude1.4602370 (E 1° 27’ 37”)
AltitudeFrom 55m to 137m
Surface area7.76 km²
Population2688 inhabitants
Density346 inhabitants/km²
PrefectureEvreux (37 km, 39 min)
Insee code27355
IntercommunalityCA Agglo du Pays de Dreux
DepartmentEure
RegionNormandy

Nearest cities & towns

La Chaussée-d'Ivry1.4 km (2 min)
Oulins3.3 km (5 min)
Garennes-sur-Eure3.7 km (5 min)
Ézy-sur-Eure4 km (6 min)
La Couture-Boussey4.6 km (5 min)
Anet4.8 km (7 min)
Saussay5.7 km (9 min)
Bueil6 km (8 min)
Guainville6.2 km (8 min)
Le Mesnil-Simon6.6 km (7 min)
Gilles6.7 km (9 min)
Neuilly6.7 km (10 min)
Boncourt6.8 km (9 min)
Rouvres7.4 km (12 min)

Things to see and do

Medieval fortress of the tenth and thirteenth centuries classified historic monument, Castle Ivry-la-Bataille not present today in ruins. Accessible free visit, the subject of archaeological excavations for many years to reveal all its secrets. Set on a hill overlooking the Eure, the site, which served as a stone quarry, still reveals some sections of solid walls.

Listed historical monument, the Saint Martin church built between the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries the pride of the town. It is particularly possible to admire a beautiful stained glass window depicting the Father are preaching to blacks in Mauritius. The site also reveals the baptismal font of the fourteenth century, a Madonna and Child in the fifteenth polychrome stone or a statue of Christ on was representing column to flogging.

Walking through the town, be sure not to drive to the ruins of the former Benedictine Abbey of Our Lady of the eleventh century which can still admire a portal or a Romanesque arch, or the so-called house of Henri IV the sixteenth century, which is the subject of a registration on Historical Monuments.

Places of interest

Monuments

Events and festivities

The weekly market is held every Saturday morning.

In late March, to party the nature and the land, and entertainment for the whole family.

Concerts are offered in June on the occasion of Music Day.

Balade Sensorielle

Photos

Original tower at sunset
Original tower at sunset
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Weather

Monday 20 may
Min. 9°C - Max. 21°C
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Tuesday 21 may
Min. 13°C - Max. 19°C
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Wednesday 22 may
Min. 13°C - Max. 18°C
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Visits, leisure and activities nearby

Leisure activities

Last nameActivity typeRateCity
Maiden microlight flight in a choice of plane
Sports sensations85 € to 150 € Thoiry (25 km)
Admission to the Château de Rambouillet and its French gardens
Culture and education11 € Rambouillet (37 km)
E-Ticket – The Villa Savoye by Corbusier
Culture and education9 € Poissy (42 km)
Visit to the Domaine de Dampierre-en-Yvelines
Culture and education10 € Dampierre-en-Yvelines (44 km)
Eco-tourism by electric bike in French Vexin
Nature and the great outdoors42 € to 64 € Us (44 km)

Outings

Last nameOuting typeDifficultyDurationDeparture municipality
The greenway with canoeing nature Anet
HikeEasy4:15Oulins (1.3 km)
Pond of Twenty in Oulins by canoe nature Anet
HikeEasy1:25Anet (1.5 km)
Hiking in Ezy sur Eure
HikeEasy25 minÉzy-sur-Eure (2.9 km)
Discovery of Anet, Saussay, Sorel Moussel and the forest of Dreux
HikeEasy6:20Anet (3.2 km)
Through the time From Anet to Rouvres
HikeEasy4:00Anet (3.2 km)

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