Route des Brocantes

Then drive on to Martagny, a delightful village on the edge of the Lévrière river and the forêt de Lyons. Take a nature break by stopping off at the Martagny mill: all summer long, the Festival photo Martagny offers a beautiful exhibition of large-format photos, to be discovered during a bucolic tour in the middle of an island surrounded by the Lévrière and then in the village. Access is via the mill.

At the bottom of the village, the former school is home to Vignes Normandes, a welcoming wine cellar that doubles as a table d’hôtes in the former classroom at weekends. Don’t forget to book if you want to dine there: the place is intimate and very popular.

After the village of Martagny, take the road to Bézu-la-Forêt, a village framed by the forêt de Lyons. If you fancy some fresh air and a chance to explore France’s largest beech forest, turn right from Martagny and stop at the small parking lot just after the bridge over the Lévrière: you’ll be at the foot of a path that leads directly into the majestic avenues of France’s largest beech forest.

For even more vintage, drive on to the charming musée de la Ferme de Rome in Bézu-la-Forêt. Through antique objects and instruments, you’ll discover the life of farmers in days gone by, told by authentic farmers, former dairy farmers now retired.

After this nature break, head for Sortie d’Usine Morgny 4 km away. Beautiful pieces of craft furniture, atypical and trendy objets d’ambiance, Du zinc and other garden ornaments, mirrors, antique crockery and glassware are staged here in a flowery atmosphere, in the large workshop or garden. Spot their arrivals on their Instagram or Facebook account. You’ll be greeted by true enthusiasts of objects with a history, renovated for a new life.

For your overnight stay, you’ll find plenty of addresses in our area to match your appetite for decor: ask us for advice on choosing a stylishly decorated hotel, bed and breakfast or charming gîte.

Discover, for example, the Château de la Rapée in Bazincourt-sur-Epte, for dinner and an overnight stay in a beautiful Norman mansion in absolute calm. Lovers of vintage, you’ll appreciate the beautiful woodwork, the charm of this remarkable building and the intimate atmosphere of this family home.

For a stylishly decorated guest room in acountry chic style, the Domaine de Chauvincourt, or Couette et Confiture, with their wellness area, or La Lévrière,with its table d’hôtes, will delight you for their authentic setting and refined decor.

As for gîtes, you might, for example, appreciate l’Escapade du Vexin Normand, which also offers the relaxing pleasure of an indoor spa or Le Gîte de la Reine Blanche, located in the heart of a farm that also houses the Bee Bar, in Saint-Denis le Ferment.

Many other great addresses are available in our accommodation address book.