Eure

Eure is a term used in France to refer to a river and to a department, both named after the Eure River. The Eure River flows in Normandy as a left-bank tributary of the Seine, rising in the region and traversing towns including Évreux, Pont-Audemer, and Les Andelys before joining the Seine near Pont-de-l’Arche.

The Department of Eure, department number 27, is located in the Normandy region of northern France. Created during the French Revolution in 1790, it is named after the Eure River that runs through it. Its prefecture is Évreux, and the department is divided into two arrondissements: Évreux and Les Andelys. The landscape features river valleys and agricultural plains, with a historic towns network that reflects its Norman heritage.

Economically, Eure relies on agriculture and related industries, along with services that support its towns and rural communities. The department preserves a number of cultural and architectural sites, including the cathedral in Évreux and the Château Gaillard near Les Andelys, a testament to its medieval history. These landmarks, along with riverside scenery and historic towns, contribute to its regional character within Normandy.

In addition to the administrative and geographic meanings, Eure may appear in place names and contexts related to the river or the department. The name reflects the close geographical and historical linkage between the watercourse and the communities that developed along its banks.