Saint-Aquilin-de-Pacy: Nature, Horse Riding and Art

There are several ways to enjoy a trip to Saint-Aquilin-de-Pacy: its landscapes and plants, guided horse rides, and local art exhibitions. The history of its château can also shape your stay.

Nature and Landscape

The ZNIEFF Les Coteaux de Saint-Aquilin-de-Pacy à Gadencourt is a Type I area covering 67 hectares. Le Fournet includes a rare juniper grove and dry grassland dotted with junipers; these habitats are evidence of former grazing routes. Le Fournet is also known for its exceptional arable wildflowers in Haute-Normandie. Nature enthusiasts will find different points of interest here: the 67 hectares indicate the size of the ZNIEFF, while Le Fournet is notable for its specific habitats and plants.

Château History and Architecture

The Château du Buisson-de-Mai has been classified as a Monument historique since 10 February 1994. The Château du Buisson de May, near Pacy-sur-Eure in Normandy, was built in 1781 in the Neoclassical style by Jacques Denis Antoine, a royal architect. Its construction date, architectural style and architect’s name offer specific points of interest for anyone interested in architectural history. Its classification as a Monument historique offers another perspective on the region’s heritage: the Château du Buisson-de-Mai has held this designation since a precisely specified date.

Visits to the Château du Buisson de May were available by appointment from 1 May to 30 September 2026; this period has passed. If you would like to include a visit in your travel plans, check before travelling whether visits are available on your preferred date.

Guided Horse-Riding Experiences

At the Centre Equestre du Clos, guided rides range from 30 minutes to two hours. The centre also offers themed guided rides lasting from half a day to several days. The duration makes a practical difference when choosing: a shorter ride can fit into a limited time slot, while a multi-day tour requires more time. As offerings may change, check availability before your trip.

The Centre Equestre du Clos holds the Centre de Tourisme Equestre and Tourisme & Handicap labels for all four disability categories. As labels are renewed, check their current status if these designations are important to your plans.

Art Exhibitions

La Chocol'ARTerie hosts art exhibitions celebrating local artists and their individual forms of artistic expression. The focus here is on the artists and their work, while the château-related themes concern architectural history and heritage. If you would like to include an exhibition in your trip, check the current programme in advance: exhibitions may change. This will help you plan your art visit around what is on during your stay.

Discover more destinations: Appeville-Annebault, Marais-Vernier, Sainte-Geneviève-Lès-Gasny, Berville-Sur-Mer, Beaumont-Le-Roger, Bézu-Saint-Éloi, Bouquelon, Saint-Aubin-Le-Guichard.

For the broader travel overview: Eure.