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The Avre Aqueduct is a 19th century water supply system that stretches over 100 kilometers from Rueil-la-Gadelière to Saint-Cloud and provided Paris with drinking water. Along the way, you can admire the impressive technical prowess of the aqueduct, such as the arcades above the Eure, the siphons through the valleys and the tunnels under the hills. One of the best places to see is near Saint-Rémy-sur-Avre, a charming town crossed by the river Avre and endowed with a rich heritage of churches, castles and bridges. You can follow the marked path that will take you to Escorpain, where you can see the work of Tue-Cheval, one of the most remarkable parts of the aqueduct.

The Château d'Escorpain is a 16th century castle which belonged to the famous Firmin-Didot family of printers and publishers. You can admire the elegant facade and the imposing portal of the castle, classified as historical monuments. You can also discover the surrounding countryside, crossed by the Pluche, a tributary of the Avre. You will appreciate the green landscapes and the peaceful atmosphere of this rural village.

The church was rebuilt in the 16th century and then remodeled in the 18th and 19th centuries. History and important dates The church was rebuilt in the 16th century after being destroyed during the Hundred Years War. The nave was completed in 1514 and the choir around 1540.

Buying this castle dating originally from the 15th century, Alfred Firmin-Didot, owner of the printing press at Mesnil-sur-l'Estrée, not far from here, undertook the restoration of the building in 1879. In particular, he had the sheepfold transformed into a library. which hosts the works published at the family printing house. His descendants remained the owners of this estate, which they bring back to life through various activities.

On a pretty path located on the GR22 between Paris and Mont-Saint-Michel, it is pleasant to see this parish church appear, classified as a historic monument.

The Avre is a charming river which acts as a border between Normandy and the Centre-Val de Loire. The arms it forms below Mesnil-sur-l'Estrée are delightful. Do not hesitate to cross them using the small bridge which overhangs them.