A land that has it all: towns, countryside and within one hour of Paris and the sea. Plus exciting companies with amazing career opportunities, the great outdoors, spacious homes for your family and a whole host of services and leisure activities. Welcome to Eure!
Wellness and professional success come together
Top 5 reasons to move and live in Eure
01
It’s a fantastic place to live
With 455 Monuments Historiques, 4000ha of environmentally sensitive areas, hiking trails galore, traditional towns and villages full of classic Norman architecture, it always feels like you’re on holiday in Eure.
02
You’re close to everything
Paris is a 45 min train ride, Le Havre and Rouen ports, Deauville and Honfleur boardwalks are an hour and a half away.
03
Work with the best
Eure is the 7th biggest manufacturing département in France and stands out in the chemistry, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, aeronautics, automobile, food and fine crafts sectors.
04
Put your umbrella away
You may be surprised to hear that it doesn’t rain much in Eure, with the département getting just 600mm of rainfall every year (compared to 700 in Nice).
05
Save money
The cost of living and property in Eure is affordable and far cheaper than in Paris. It costs 1973 €/m2* on average to own your own place.
Moving to Eure with peace of mind
Are you ready to settle down in a new region and make Normandy your home? Great, but how do you find work and a place to live in Eure? How about schools and clubs for your kids? Don’t worry! Eure’s towns have a real sense of hospitality and support for newcomers, employees and employers.
- Eureka : Eure’s “attractivité” agency is your first port of call if you have business, tourism or residential plans in the département.
- L’Accueil 360 : All-round support and assistance for professionals in the Eure département.
- Ici, je monte ma boîte : A support service by the Normandy Region for anyone who wants to launch a business here.
- AD Normandie : A unique help desk for launching or taking over a business in Normandy.
What not to miss in Eure
If you love nature and heritage, a move to Eure is one of the best decisions you’ll ever make.
Lyons la Forêt and Le Bec-Hellouin
Eure is home to two of the Plus Beaux Villages de France (award for the most beautiful villages in France). One is famous for its state forest, the other for its abbey.
Le Marais Vernier
This 4500ha wetland was once a bend in the Seine River and stands out for its flora and fauna that are unique in Europe.
Douains factory outlet
Opened in 2023 and the place to shop ’til you drop.
Working in Eure, a land of opportunity
Eure has won over countless well-known businesses from its location between Paris and the ports of Le Havre and Rouen. Are you looking for work or clients in Eure? The 7th biggest manufacturing département in France has lots of professional opportunities.
The top sectors and companies recruiting in Eure
Pharmaceuticals, cosmetics and chemistry
Accounting for over one in six jobs in Eure. The main business is pharmaceutical manufacturing. Leading companies include: Sanofi-Pasteur and its global vaccine distribution centre in Val-de-Reuil and GlaxoSmithKline.
Eure also stands out for making bottles for fragrances, toiletries and spirits. PKB south of Evreux hires engineers, technicians, operators and more.
Food and packaging
You may already have some of Eure in your fridge… Boursin in Croisy-sur-Eure or Labeyrie Traiteurs Surgelés in Le Neubourg? And let’s not forget Saint-Louis, a sugar company that has made significant investments at its Étrepagny site over the last few years. Eure is home to innovative packaging companies too, such as Ceisa Packaging and Endupack.
Transport and logistics
There are lots of transport and storage companies in Eure given how close it is to Le Havre. There are over a thousand.
Drivers, packers, order technicians and a wide range of positions.
Aeronautics and space
Normandy is the third biggest centre in France for aeronautics and space. The ArianeGroup in Vernon is currently working on the future European launch system: Ariane 6. The world leader in nacelle systems, Safran Nacelles, set up its maintenance and repairs department in Pont-Audemer in Eure.
Fine crafts and craftsmanship.
Luxury leather group Hermès is a symbol of excellence in the sector. It has a workshop in Val-de-Reuil and opened its very first saddle workshop in France in Louviers.
Studying in Eure, long live living locally!
You can study anything in the département. From NVQs to Master’s degrees, there’s a whole host of courses available to help find your career path.
The département’s 3500 students get an outstanding education close to home in smaller academic establishments with fantastic local career opportunities to boot.
Studying in Eure also means:
• easy to get around
• affordable sports and leisure activities
• nature and fresh air so you’re at your best throughout your student life.
What’s on in Eure
January
The biggest indoor athletics event in France at Salle Jesse Owens in Val-de-Reuil. The international event hosts the world’s top athletes and is part of the French Elite circuit.
April-October
The département puts on an annual line-up of over 80 outings and events showcasing Eure’s natural treasures.
July
This original week of experiences and film screenings takes place outdoors or inside a tent in Conteville and all over the département.
October
A plant festival at the opulent Domaine d’Harcourt and its arboretum. The site welcomes keen gardeners and professionals for two days of expert advice and recommendations every year.
News
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