Damville

Labeled Villes et Villages Fleuris, Damville is a small Norman town of character, nestled in the Iton valley, halfway between Evreux and Verneuil-sur-Avre. The remains of its feudal motte, located in the heart of the city, testify to its identity as a Norman fortress in the XNUMXth century. Its church, listed as a Historic Monument, its hall, its washhouses and its bourgeois houses, invite you to take a walk.

Damville was probably one of the sources of inspiration for Jacques Villon, whose birthplace is still visible on Rue de Verdun. This artist engraver marked the spirits of his time with his talent in cubism and abstract impressionism. It is also in their small house in Damville that Marc Cluizel, son of a baker apprentice in chocolate, and his future wife Marcelle, confectioner, will begin the great adventure of the Manufacture Cluizel.

*Walking around Damville:
A historical tour of the city introduces you to the main monuments and historical figures that have made the town famous. Leaflet available at Maison France Services (next to the Town Hall). Audio guide of the route available on the IziTravel.fr application.

Visit Damville:
*Guided tours of the city are possible on request for individuals and groups. More information on 02 32 32 17 17.
*The Cluizel Manufacture has been established in Damville since 1948. A chocolate museum opened on the site in 2002.

Coming as a family to Damville:
* A "Survey in Damville" game booklet allows children aged 7 to 12 to follow the historic circuit while having fun. Riddles, observation games, charades... Follow Bernadette the owl in the footsteps of an illustrious Damville family. Free booklet available at the Maison France Service (Town Hall).
*The Chocolatrium, Cluizel chocolate museum, offers a scenography adapted to children (from 8 years old) telling the history of chocolate and anecdotes to learn easily while having fun (film, luminous totems, the chocolate profile, "my large square of chocolate”…). A program of culinary workshops suitable for children is also offered by the Chocolatrium.
*The Espace Loisirs de l'Iton is a large set of 2 ponds around which many activities are offered for the family: cycle path, playground, interactive orientation course, pedal boats, canoe, paddle...

Take a break in Damville:
*Small shops, cafes and restaurants are concentrated around rue Sylvains Lagescarde and rue de Verdun.
*The Espace Loisirs de l'Iton is the city's green lung. The site offers picnic tables, a bowling alley, a fishing pond, a sports course... An ideal place to relax in all seasons.
*The weekly market in Damville takes place on Tuesday mornings on the Place de la Halle.

Spoken languages

• English

Equipments

• Bar, cafeteria, tea room
• Restaurant
• Accommodation on site
• Free parking

Services

• Pet Friendly
• Site accessible to strollers

Free access.