In Triqueville, you’ll find different highlights for your trip: the Chemin du Val Jouen, a walking route with a stated distance and walking time; historic buildings and sites; and a farm visit with tastings. This lets you decide in advance whether walking, architectural history or traditional craftsmanship should shape your stay.
Walking the Chemin du Val Jouen
The Chemin du Val Jouen is 8 kilometres long, with a walking time of approximately two hours. The route starts at the war memorial square in Triqueville and is marked in blue. These details give you a specific starting point and an indication of the route. The time estimate is for walking; allow extra time for stops along the way.
Distance and walking time alone do not give a complete picture of the route: 65.4 percent of the paths are unpaved, and the route also has 135 metres of elevation gain and two challenging climbs. Take the surface and elevation profile into account when planning your walk. Check the route conditions before setting out.
Church, cemetery and historic details
Saint-Martin Church brings together architectural elements from different centuries. Its nave dates from the 12th century, while the choir, built of stone and brick, dates from the 18th century. On the south side is a 16th-century window, topped by a decorative feature adorned with grapevines and figures. The different periods are distinguished not only by their dates but also by the materials and window decoration described here.
The cemetery beside the church is shaded by a hollow yew tree described as a thousand years old. The cemetery yew is listed as a protected site; the listing dates from 18 October 1932. The old washhouse is also located at the source of the Val Jouen, where it was uncovered and enhanced by the intermunicipal authority. The yew is notable for its form and historic protected status, while the washhouse is notable for its location at the spring and its restoration.
Airfield and farm visit
Another historic landmark is the former German airfield from the Second World War. Reinforced-concrete remains are visible at several locations. The airfield in Triqueville is one of the airfields in the Eure department that are open to visitors. If you plan to visit the military remains specifically, check the practical access arrangements in advance.
The Ferme du Ponctey offers a different kind of visit: it welcomes visitors year-round to taste a range of products and discover its traditional craftsmanship. This makes a farm visit quite different from the walk and the historic sites. Check the visiting arrangements before your trip.
Discover more destinations: Le Landin, Beaumesnil, Chambray, Écaquelon, Radepont, Tourville-La-Campagne, Bourg-Achard, Miserey
For the wider travel overview: Eure.
