Appeville-Annebault: Ponds, Walking Trails and History

Appeville-Annebault can be explored through specific destinations: the Église Saint-André in the Risle Valley, the ponds and walking trails, and the hamlet of Rondemare on the edge of a valley and the Forêt de Montfort. There are also local places selling products. Three questions can help you make your choices: Would you like to explore wetlands, plan a walk with a specifically stated distance, or learn about the town’s history? The trails, church and local sellers appeal to different interests and give you specific points of reference when planning your stay.

Ponds and wetlands

The “Tour des Étangs le Grand Huit” circular trail runs around the ponds of Condé-sur-Risle and Appeville-Annebault. These ponds were former gravel extraction pits. After extraction ended, they were made suitable for walks. Their present-day use as a walking area is therefore directly linked to the former extraction of aggregates. Along the circular trail, you can observe and discover the wildlife and plant life of wetlands. On the Appeville-Annebault side, there is a second starting point at a small car park accessible from the RD 130 Pont-Audemer-Montfort. As route details may change, check the latest information before setting out.

Comparing walking trails

The “Chemin du Chêne à la Vierge” walking trail is 9.3 kilometres long; the 2026–27 regional walking map lists the hamlet of Rondemare in Appeville-Annebault and the Aire du Val Dallet as starting points. Rondemare is on the edge of a valley and the Forêt de Montfort. If you choose this starting point, the hamlet’s location is one of the landscape landmarks to consider when planning. The two walking options can be distinguished by their features: the ponds and the chance to discover wetland flora and fauna are central to the Tour des Étangs; for the Chemin du Chêne à la Vierge, the stated route length and two starting points are relevant.

Église Saint-André and local history

The Église Saint-André stands in the Risle Valley and is protected as a historic monument; it was designated as such in 1862. Its present-day appearance was shaped by Admiral Claude d’Annebault. The date of protection and the historical attribution concern different aspects of the building: its status as a historic monument and the influence on its present-day appearance. For travellers who would like to include cultural history as well as nature and walking, the church is a specific point of reference.

Local sellers

The 2025–26 municipal directory lists La Ferme de l’Écureuil as selling cider, apple juice, a sparkling elderflower drink and lamb directly from the farm. This provides a specific point of reference if you would like to include local products in your plans. Pisciculture du Claireau sells trout by retail, fresh or smoked. Check availability before planning a visit.

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