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Voykit pocket guide · France
Évreux
Half a day: see the cathedral and the museum, then leave. Not a base for Normandy.
Évreux is the capital of the Eure department, 55 min from Paris by train. The cathedral and the Musée d'Art, Histoire et Archéologie are the only real draws. Most travellers use it as a quick stop on the way to Giverny or Les Andelys.
- Country
- France
- Best months
- May–Sep
- Avoid
- Aug (many locals on holiday, some shops closed)
- Stay
- 0 (day trip) nights
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- EUR
- Money
- Currency is the euro (EUR, €). Contactless cards work in most shops, cafés and restaurants.
- Daily spend
- Budget €50–70 excl. bed · Mid €70–120 excl. bed · High €120+ excl. bed (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- Orange, SFR, Bouygues Télécom and Free sell prepaid SIMs in their shops and at tabacs; ID is required to register.
- Emergency
- Police 17 · Fire and ambulance 18 · European emergency number 112
- Plugs
- Types C, E · 230 V · 50 Hz · Round two-pin plugs; type E sockets have an earth pin sticking out, so Schuko (type F) plugs need a C/E hybrid or an adapter.
- Tipping
- Café or bar: Leave small change, €0.20–1.; Restaurant: Service is included; leave 5–10% in cash for good service.; Taxi: Round up to the next euro or two.; Hotel porter or housekeeping: €1–2 per bag or per night.; Tour guide: €5–10 per person for a half day, more for private guides.
- Water
- Tap water is safe everywhere unless signed otherwise. Restaurants must serve a free carafe of tap water on request.
- Toilets
- Paris has free automatic public toilets (sanisettes); elsewhere use cafés (buy a coffee), museums and stations, where some charge €0.50–1.
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Coffee | €1.50–2.50 |
| Lunch menu (plat + drink or dessert) | €12–16 |
| Beer (draft) | €4–6 |
| Train Paris–Évreux one way | €12–18 |
| Museum entry | €5–7 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- CDG · Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Train from CDG to Paris Saint-Lazare, then regional train to Évreux; about 2 h total
- ORY · Paris Orly
- RER B to Paris Saint-Lazare, then regional train; about 1.5 h
Typical fares
- Paris Saint-Lazare → Évreux
- about €12–18, 55 min (check)
- Évreux → Giverny (train + bus)
- about €15–20, 1 h (check)
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
The centre is walkable. Bus network covers the outskirts; a single ticket is about €1.50 (check).
See and do
Known for
- Évreux Cathedral (Notre-Dame)
- Musée d'Art, Histoire et Archéologie
- Le rock dans tous ses états (June rock festival)
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Giverny | Train to Vernon (about 30 min), then bus or taxi to Giverny | About 1 h |
| Les Andelys | Car or bus (check); about 30 min by car | About 40 min |
Sleep
- City centre (near the cathedral)
- Walkable to the cathedral, museum and restaurants.
- Near the train station
- Convenient for a quick stop; a few chain hotels.
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Hello | Bonjourbohn-zhoor |
| Thank you | Mercimair-see |
| Please | S'il vous plaîtseel voo play |
| How much is it? | Combien ça coûte ?kom-byen sa koot |
| Where is the cathedral? | Où est la cathédrale ?oo ay la ka-tay-dral |
| Can I pay by card? | Je peux payer par carte ?zhuh puh pay-yay par kart |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: Say 'bonjour madame/monsieur' on entering any shop, bus or office; avoid: Asking a question before saying bonjour — it is read as rude
- Cheek kisses (la bise): Follow the other person's lead; one to four kisses depending on region; avoid: Initiating la bise with strangers or in business
- Addressing people: Use 'vous' and titles until invited otherwise; avoid: First names and 'tu' with older people or staff
- Restaurants: Wait to be seated in restaurants; call the waiter 'monsieur' or 'madame'; avoid: 'Garçon', snapping fingers, asking for the bill before you are finished
- Conversation: Debate is a pleasure; food, politics and philosophy are fair game; avoid: Asking about salary or religion; loud voices on trains
- Dinner at a home: Bring flowers (not chrysanthemums), chocolates or a good bottle; arrive 10–15 minutes late; avoid: Cutting the tip off a cheese wedge or asking for ketchup
- Dress: Smart-casual in cities; covered shoulders in churches; avoid: Beachwear in town centres
Scams and watch-outs
- The cathedral has limited opening hours; check the official site before visiting.
- The museum is closed on Tuesdays (check).
- Restaurants in the centre can be quiet on Sunday afternoons.
Évreux is a quiet provincial town. The usual precautions apply: lock your car, keep valuables out of sight. The main risk is a quiet Sunday when nothing is open.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Évreux yet. Suggested stay: 0 (day trip) nights. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Évreux Cathedral (Notre-Dame)
- Musée d'Art, Histoire et Archéologie
- Le rock dans tous ses états (June rock festival)
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Évreux official website: evreux.fr/
- Wikivoyage: Évreux, revision 5090825 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5090825
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Printed from Voykit (/evreux). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.