Nassandres lies at the confluence of the Risle and Charentonne rivers. The Nassandres Forest comprises Douglas firs, Scots pines, beech trees, hornbeams, oaks, birches and chestnut trees. Five puddingstone blocks are also scattered throughout the forest.
Those choosing Nassandres as a holiday destination may wish to rent a holiday apartment.
Nature
Nassandres's signposted hiking trails are marked by yellow stripes painted on the trees. The Circuit de randonnée de Nassandres starts at the town hall of Nassandres-sur-Risle and leads through the forest for 7.2 kilometres, taking around two and a half hours.
Another route is offered by the Circuit Le Panorama sur la Risle et la Charentonne. In the arboretum, it includes a circular trail where several tree species can be discovered, and passes a restored washhouse. Château de Bigard is on the opposite side of the road and can be seen at the gate from the circular trail.
Hiking
Sentiers Oxygène organises hikes of around 8 to 10 kilometres on Sunday mornings at 9 a.m. They start in front of the town hall of Nassandres-sur-Risle. On Wednesday afternoons, a circular route of 10 to 12 kilometres is on the programme; in addition, there is another circular route of 5 to 6 kilometres every two weeks.
Culture
The church of Nassandres dates back to the 11th century. The present-day church was built in the 16th century from stone, rubble stone and chequered flint masonry.
The Feast of Saint Roch is celebrated in Nassandres every year on the Sunday after 15 August. Every Whit Monday, residents of several neighbouring municipalities make a pilgrimage in procession to the church of Nassandres in honour of Saint Roch.
