Saint-Philbert-sur-Risle: Holiday apartments and holiday homes

The Prieuré de Saint-Philbert still has its very well-preserved enclosure with walls dating from the 17th century, an 18th-century dovecote and its hydraulic system.

Visitors to Saint-Philbert-sur-Risle may wish to rent a holiday apartment.

Culture and history

The parish church of Saint-Ouen was built in the 13th century; in the 16th century, the southern arm of the transept was reconstructed.

The church of Saint-Philbert-sur-Risle is a former collegiate church; inside, visitors can admire a 15th-century fresco protected as a historic monument.

At Pont Joly in Saint-Philbert-sur-Risle, the mill generated electricity for the first time at the end of 1885 using a Gramme machine, namely 110-volt direct current.

Nature and trails

The Chemin du Rossignol passes through a hilly bocage and woodland landscape with frequent panoramic views, as well as magnificent pollarded willows along the banks of sunken lanes. The medieval towers of the Baronnie are among the sights along the Chemin du Rossignol.

The Chemin du Nid du Chien is a blue-marked circular trail covering 7.2 kilometres, with a walking time of approximately two hours. It passes several canalised springs and a former washhouse, and crosses a Dour at a ford.

The Ravin des Fontaines lies in a beech forest and was carved out by a Dour, an intermittent watercourse that flows during periods of heavy rainfall.

Activities

The Poney-Club du Moulin offers horse riding for beginners and advanced riders, as well as two riding arenas, a large indoor arena and a mini cross-country course; small children also have their own indoor arena and a small 10 × 15-metre riding arena.

Getting around

There are parking spaces for light vehicles in the immediate vicinity of the Prieuré de Saint-Philbert.

There are parking spaces for light vehicles in the immediate vicinity of the Baronnie.

More local pages: Saint-Pierre-De-Bailleul, Surville, La Guéroulde, Les Préaux, Calleville, Bourth, Saint-Agnan-de-Cernières, Folleville

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