Eure facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Eure
Department of France
Claude Monet's garden and water-lily pond in Giverny, near Yvelines, subject of a series of famous paintings
Flag Coat of arms
Location of Eure in France
Country	France
Region	Normandy
Prefecture	Évreux
Subprefectures	Les Andelys Bernay
Area
• Total	6,040 km2 (2,330 sq mi)
Population  (2022)
• Total	601,305
• Rank	43rd
• Density	99.55/km2 (257.84/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC+1 (CET)
• Summer (DST)	UTC+2 (CEST)
ISO 3166 code	FR-27
Department number	27
Arrondissements	3
Cantons	23
Communes	585
French Land Register data, which exclude estuaries and lakes, ponds and glaciers larger than 1 km2

Eure is a beautiful region in northwestern France. It is one of the departments that make up the larger region of Normandy. Eure gets its name from the Eure River, which flows through it. The main city and capital of Eure is Évreux. As of 2022, about 601,305 people lived in Eure. This area is known for its lovely landscapes, including forests and river valleys.

A Journey Through Time

Eure was created a very long time ago. It was one of the first 83 departments formed during the French Revolution on March 4, 1790. This new department was made from a part of the old province called Normandy. The Eure River, which runs through the area, gave the department its name.

After a big battle called Waterloo, soldiers from Prussia stayed in Eure. This happened between June 1815 and November 1818. Later, during a time of political change in France in 1851, Eure experienced a period of special rules.

Exploring the Land of Eure

Eure is part of the Normandy region. It shares borders with several other departments. These include Seine-Maritime, Oise, Val-d'Oise, Yvelines, Eure-et-Loir, Orne, and Calvados. Eure also has a small coastline along the Atlantic Ocean. This is near where the Seine River meets the sea. It is the only department in Normandy that borders the Île-de-France region.

The land in Eure is mostly a wooded plateau. This means it's a high, flat area covered with trees. The Seine River and its smaller rivers cut through this plateau, forming valleys. The height of the land changes a lot. It goes from sea level in the north to 248 meters (about 814 feet) high in the south.

Main Cities and Towns

Évreux is the biggest city in Eure. It is also the capital. Here are some of the other towns with more than 10,000 people, based on 2019 numbers:

How Many People Live in Eure?

The number of people living in Eure has changed over many years. You can see how the population has grown and changed in the chart below.

How Eure is Governed

Eure is managed by a group called the Departmental Council. This council makes decisions for the department. The person in charge of this council is called the President. The President of the Departmental Council is Alexandre Rassaërt. He helps lead the department and works to improve life for its residents.

Fun Places to Visit

Eure has many interesting places for visitors. One very famous spot is Giverny. This is where the famous painter Claude Monet lived. You can visit his beautiful house and garden. His garden, especially the water-lily pond, inspired many of his well-known paintings.

Other important places to see include the Abbey of Bec. There is also the Château-Gaillard, a historic castle near Les Andelys. The Château of Buisson de May is another grand building. It was built by a royal architect between 1781 and 1783.

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  Évreux
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  Château de Beaumesnil
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  Château de Gisors
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  Giverny: Claude Monet's house
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  Les Andelys
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  Louviers: Church of Notre-Dame de Louviers
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  Château de Gaillon

See Also

In Spanish: Eure para niños

• Cantons of the Eure department
• Communes of the Eure department
• Arrondissements of the Eure department
• Château d'Harcourt
• Château de Gisors