The northern French Vernon is the second largest city in the department of Eure with its 25 000 inhabitants. Located in the Seine Valley between Paris and Rouen, Vernon was founded by Rollon, the first Duke of Normandy, in the ninth century. In 1196 the town was monopolized even before the rest of Normandy by the French king Philippe Auguste (Philip I August). He built the fortress of Vernon, whose castle is still preserved today. King Saint Louis (Louis IX) also stayed in Vernon. A church window shows a king's stay in the city and the coat of arms of Vernon also preserves the memory of this event. The city was partly destroyed in 1940 and then rebuilt.
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Vernon is known for its beautiful location amidst nature and for the numerous forests in the area. The city itself also offers visitors interesting sights e.g. the Château de Tourelles, on the banks of the Seine wherefrom a bridge crosses the Seine, the last surviving testimony of the medieval fortress. In the "Le Château de Bizy" chateau you can see magnificent wall panels and wall hangings from the time of Napoleon. The Vernon Museum is mainly devoted to the fine arts but also offers interesting archaeological and local history exhibitions.
In Giverny, just 4 km away from Vernon, you will find the house of the Impressionist Claude Monet, famous for its gardens and lily pond.
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