Discover Montaure

Montaure offers several attractions to shape a stay: the Notre-Dame parish church, the monumental cross on the church square, the park of the Château de Montaure, an educational farm with guided tours, and the Circuit de la Sente aux Moines circular route. These destinations offer different highlights: historical traces, garden design, a guided tour or a 30.15-kilometre loop. This lets you assess the destination based on which of these interests you want to shape your stay.

Church, Cross and Historical Traces

The Notre-Dame parish church was built in the 11th century. The monumental cross on Montaure’s church square was listed as a historic monument by decree on 3 December 1954. The former priory of Montaure is also part of the town’s history: it was transferred to the Abbey of Saint-Ouen in Rouen in 1063.

For a sense of chronology, it is worth distinguishing between the construction date, the transfer and the historic monument listing: 1063 is the date of the priory’s transfer, the 11th century is when the church was built, and 1954 is when the cross was listed. The year 1063 also falls within the 11th century, but here it refers to the transfer of the priory, not the construction of the church. These three references represent different forms of historical heritage: a church building, a former priory and a cross listed as a historic monument.

The Park of the Château de Montaure

The Château de Montaure has an eight-hectare romantic park. Its formally laid-out Italian-style terraces provide a contrasting accent. The area indicates the size of the grounds, while the terraces reveal a specific design style: the description highlights both the park’s romantic character and its orderly garden features.

A self-guided walk without a tour is listed as a way to visit the park. Check the current visiting conditions before your visit. The Château de Montaure is also associated with a cider museum; its visiting arrangements may change. Check in advance if you plan to visit the museum.

Circular Route and Guided Tour

The Circuit de la Sente aux Moines circular route begins and ends at the Sente aux Moines forest lodge in Montaure, within the municipality of Terres-de-Bord. It is 30.15 kilometres long and runs through the Forêt de Bords-Louviers. Starting and finishing at the same forest lodge gives the route a clear reference point. Its length helps you gauge its scale and plan it as a separate activity. As trail conditions may change, check them before setting off.

The Au Bon Eure de la nature educational farm in Montaure offers guided tours. This contrasts with the self-guided walk listed for the park. These visiting options address a practical planning question: would you like a guided tour, or do you prefer to visit without one? Check the park’s current conditions before planning a visit.

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This can help you decide whether Montaure suits your reason for travelling and which of the themes mentioned you want to shape your stay.

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