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The Seven Brothers tree in Évreux is a magnificent oak tree that has seven trunks from a single stump. The tree has been listed as a historical monument since 19321 and is one of the oldest and most impressive trees in Normandy.

If you are interested in ancient history and megalithic monuments, you can visit the Dolmen de la Pierre Courcoulée, a stone tomb dating from the Neolithic period. You can admire the impressive puddingstone slab that covers the dolmen, measuring more than 4 meters long and weighing about 10 tons. The slab rests on four pillars of the same material, forming a chamber which was probably used for funerary rituals. The dolmen is one of the oldest and best preserved in Normandy, it has been listed as a historical monument since 1889. The Pierre Courcoulée Dolmen is a privileged place to get some fresh air and discover the local heritage.

The Grotte de Gaudreville is a natural cave and geological wonder that was formed by the erosion of limestone by water over millions of years. The cave has several rooms and galleries, adorned with stalactites, stalagmites, columns and calcite curtains. The cave is also home to various species of bats, spiders and insects. You can visit the cave by booking a guided tour with the Association Spéléologique de l'Eure, which regularly organizes excursions to the site.

In the wood of Saint-Michel, the greenway from Évreux to the Bec valley joins the GR 26 to offer a lovely asphalted section in the middle of the trees.

Dolme "Pierre Courcoulée": Classic megalithic plant. The dolmen consists of a huge capstone of so-called pudding stone resting on four pillars. The capstone measures about 4.0 × 2.5 meters and is well over a meter thick. The supporting stones protrude 0.3 to 0.5 m from the ground. The complex is very easy to reach via hiking trails.