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Vernon is a beautiful commune of Pertes de l'Eure intercommunality, Evreux arrondissement, Eure department, in the Upper Normandy region of France. Vernon has a population of approximately 25,000 residents and an area of 35 square kilometers. Near Vernon you can visit Paris and Rouen, as this town is located in the middle of the two and on the Seine River. The city of Vernon is documentary attested since 1027. Back then it was named Vernum, apparently after the Celtic word "uerno", meaning "alder tree". After a family took the name of Vernon, the Norman conquest of England was made and this became a British name. Famous residents of Vernon include football player Tongo Hamed Donumbia, painter Joseph Mallord William Turner and politician Chantal Jouanno. If you plan to visit the city, you can see the next attractions.

Top Attractions within Vernon

Espace Phillipe Auguste Culture Centre is a cultural venue located in the city center of Vernon. This is the perfect place to admire painting and sculpture galleries and collections. If you want to buy local works of art, that is the perfect play to head to.

Place Charles de Gaulle's Market is a weekly farmer's market held downtown, in Place Charles de Gaulle. On Sunday, this beautiful square of Vernon becomes the place where people gather to buy fresh local products. If you want to try them or to taste dishes of the local cuisine, visit it.

Maison du Temps Jadis is a wonderful building of Vernon. This is a medieval house perfectly kept. In time, this became an important attraction and you can visit it through guided tours.

Vernon Museum is the historical museum of the town. Here you can find out more about the history of more than 1,000 years of Vernon. Visit it, take a tour and enjoy the information you can find about this beautiful place.