The village of Bec-Hellouin is one of the Most Beautiful Villages of France. This charming village with its half-timbered houses and its flowery streets located in the department of Eure, in the valley of Risle, 6 km from Brionne, 40 km from Rouen, 50 km from Evreux.
| Municipality | Le Bec-Hellouin |
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| Postcode | 27800 |
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| Latitude | 49.2307820 (N 49° 13’ 51”) |
| Longitude | 0.7227050 (E 0° 43’ 22”) |
| Altitude | From 46m to 141m |
| Surface area | 9.55 km² |
| Population | 405 inhabitants |
| Density | 42 inhabitants/km² |
| Prefecture | Evreux (43 km, 50 min) |
| Insee code | 27052 |
| Intercommunality | CC Intercom Bernay Terres de Normandie |
| Department | Eure |
| Region | Normandy |
| Pont-Authou | 2 km (3 min) |
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| Malleville-sur-le-Bec | 2.4 km (4 min) |
| Bosrobert | 3.8 km (6 min) |
| Authou | 4.3 km (7 min) |
| Freneuse-sur-Risle | 4.8 km (8 min) |
| Calleville | 5.7 km (10 min) |
| Glos-sur-Risle | 5.7 km (8 min) |
| Livet-sur-Authou | 6.3 km (10 min) |
| Bonneville-Aptot | 7.1 km (9 min) |
| Brétigny | 7.7 km (13 min) |
| Brionne | 7.7 km (11 min) |
| Saint-Grégoire-du-Vièvre | 7.7 km (10 min) |
| Thierville | 7.8 km (12 min) |
| Saint-Philbert-sur-Boissey | 8.2 km (10 min) |
The village of Bec-Hellouin houses the famous abbey, the abbey of Notre-Dame, the village was built around this place. Today, a community of Benedictine monks still occupies the premises. Visit the site every day, either free or by visiting tour.
Below the village lies the greenway bike path that connects 42km Le Bec-Hellouin Evreux.
In addition to his abbey, Le Bec-Hellouin also has a monastery, the monastery St. Frances of Rome.
The village is suitable for horseback riding, equestrian center is also located close to the abbey in the village of Bec-Hellouin.
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The first weekend of April: The pottery market.
The last Sunday in April: Frequently plants and Old Paper.
The weekend just before July 14: Feast of St. Alexis: Great Fair to All.
3rd Sunday of July: Gourmand'Art, Regional Market and Craft.
Near the village of Bec-Hellouin lies the village of Harcourt with its castle and remarkable arboretum.
Base de Loisirs de Brionne, possibility of canoeing-kayaking, pedal boats, mini-golf .... possible activities in season. Off season beautiful walks are available on the website of leisure but also many hiking trails. Leaflet available from the Tourist Office of the Pays Brionnais.
| Last name | Activity type | Rate | City |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Local flavours | 55 € | Saint-Philbert-des-Champs (32 km) |
 | Entertainment | 40 € | Sotteville-lès-Rouen (34 km) |
 | Culture and education | 130 € | Deauville (48 km) |
 | Entertainment | 40 € to 245 € | Deauville (49 km) |
 | Sports sensations | 15 € to 190 € | Trouville-sur-Mer (49 km) |
| Last name | Outing type | Difficulty | Duration | Departure municipality |
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 | Cycling itinerary | Easy | 4:00 | Montfort-sur-Risle (8.2 km) |
 | Hike | Easy | 3:00 | Condé-sur-Risle (12.2 km) |
 | Cycling itinerary | Athletic | 2:05 | La Bouille (20 km) |
 | Hike | Easy | 35 min | Pont-Audemer (20 km) |
 | Hike | Athletic | 3:45 | Sahurs (21 km) |
