Douville-sur-Andelle: Holiday apartments and houses
Douville-sur-Andelle combines impressive evidence of its history with riverside landscapes, natural areas and distinctive buildings. The former parish church of Notre-Dame preserves a southern portal, windows at the end of the choir and fragments of a cornice from the 12th century. It was remodelled in the 18th century and converted into a barn during the Revolution.
Culture and history
Among the notable buildings is the Chapelle de l’Essart, with red brick surrounds around the openings, pointed-arch openings, a central oculus and a polygonal slate-and-timber tower structure. The local dovecote is cylindrical; its façade consists of dry-stone masonry with ashlar detailing, and its roof is made of small flat tiles.
The former workers’ settlement is associated with the Filature Levavasseur and documents the industrial development of the Andelle Valley in the 19th century. At the Chapitre mill site, a vertical breastshot waterwheel was installed in 1847. It operated until the Second World War and powered the woodworking workshop of the Euréka toy factory founded by M. Kratz. Stained-glass windows and sculptures can be seen in the Église de l’Assomption when the doors are open.
Landscape and nature
To the north of Douville-sur-Andelle, the Andelle and the Grande Aulnaie are bordered by meadows offering direct views of the Filature Levavasseur. The Bois de Bonnemare hiking trail begins in Radepont, passes through Douville-sur-Andelle and offers panoramic views of the village, its natural areas and its cultural heritage. Douville-sur-Andelle also lies within the continental type 2 ZNIEFF area of La Forêt de Longboel, le Bois des Essarts.
Anyone looking for a holiday apartment in Douville-sur-Andelle can specifically include the town in their travel plans.
Destinations in the surrounding area
The Château de Pont-Saint-Pierre and the historic site of Abbaye de Fontaine-Guérard are located near Douville-sur-Andelle. The surrounding area also includes Château Gaillard, the historic site of Abbaye de Bonport, Biotropica Park, usa Park, Amazon Park and the Île du Jonquay.
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