Écos combines historical traces with paths through the rural area of Vexin-sur-Epte. The market hall in Écos dates from the 18th to the 19th century. At the market hall, the pillars are raised by an upper storey; in the High Middle Ages, a cemetery was located at the site.
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Culture and History
The local architectural history includes several washhouses. The washhouse at the edge of the village has a single-pitched tiled roof and a stone wall. The washhouse near the Gentilhommière is arranged in a U-shape around its basin. The Lavoir de Grimonval has a divided tiled roof and is located beside its basin.
The present-day Église Saint-Denis was rebuilt in the 13th century by Marie Cabot, the granddaughter of the crusader Robert d’Ecos. Two choir windows of the Église Saint-Denis, dated to the 17th century, tell the story of the life of Saint Nicaise. Saint Nicaise was killed as a martyr in Écos.
Nature and Trails
The Le Vexin Bossu hiking trail begins at the sports hall car park in Écos and leads through the Bois d’Écos. In the vicinity of the Le Vexin Bossu route, hilly landscapes are among the notable features.
In Vexin-sur-Epte, circular routes for exploration on foot or by bicycle are available via the Vexin-sur-Epte app.
Rural Area
The Vexin-sur-Epte area has a rural character and offers plenty of space for agriculture and nature. It is located near Vernon railway station, which is served by the Saint-Lazare rail network.
