Neaufles-Saint-Martin

Neaufles -Saint -Martin is a commune with 1188 inhabitants (as of January 1, 2011 ) in the department of Eure in the Haute-Normandie region. It belongs to the arrondissement Les Andelys and the canton of Gisors.

History and Sights

In the village there is the medieval Tour de la Reine Blanche, whose name goes back to the French queen Blanche of Navarre, which. According to her brief marriage to King Philip VI retired here in 1398 and also died here. The Donjon but was built in the 12th century. On aerial photographs are the ramparts that have surrounded him earlier, clearly visible.

According to legend, Neaufles is connected by an underground passage to the Templars Castle of Gisors.

A " pierced " Hall cross that is privately owned, was built in the second half of the 12th century. It was registered in 1926 in the Additional List of Monuments historiques ( historical monuments ').

Demographics

Economy

The municipal area protected geographical indication ( PGI ) for Pork ( Porc de Normandie), poultry ( Volailles de Normandie) and cider ( Cidre de Normandie and cider normand ) apply.