Visiting Bernay (Eure): what to see, when to visit and how to get there

Why visit Bernay?

What to do in Bernay and how to get there without a car? Here is the essential guide, from the perspective of drivers who make the trip every week.

Bernay features timber-framed houses surrounding an 11th-century Romanesque abbey. It is the capital of the Pays d’Ouche, renowned for its antique dealers and street fairs.

Located in the Eure, about 155 km from Paris and 60 km from Rouen, Bernay is perfect for either a day trip or a weekend getaway. The town is easy to explore once you arrive; it is the journey there and the evening return that require some planning.

Top sights in Bernay

• 1. The Notre-Dame Abbey
• 2. The Museum of Fine Arts
• 3. The timber-framed streets

The best time to visit: The Pentecost street fair.

A day in Bernay, hour by hour

Travelling to Bernay without a car: what are the options?

Bernay is not served by any direct train lines. Travellers without a car rely on regional buses, whose schedules are set for local needs rather than Parisian trains or flights. A private hire vehicle with a driver removes this last link: you leave at the time you choose and arrive right at the door, luggage included.

Prices start from 330 € in a sedan to Paris, 400 € in a 7-seater van. The price is fixed and shared among all passengers in the vehicle: for three or four people, comparing this with train tickets and a taxi for the final leg of the journey clearly works in our favour.

How to get to — and from — Bernay

Bernay is located about 155 km from Paris and 60 km from Rouen, which is a 1 hour 40 minute drive from the capital. In a private hire car with a driver, the journey is direct, from your address to your hotel, starting from 330 € in a sedan and 400 € in a 7-seater van, for the entire vehicle.

For airport transfers from Bernay, expect to pay 370 € to Paris-Charles de Gaulle (CDG) and 360 € to Orly. On your return, the driver will welcome you in the arrivals hall with a name sign and track your flight in real-time.

• Bernay → Paris shuttle
• Bernay → Roissy CDG shuttle
• Bernay → Orly shuttle

Good to know before you leave

• Wear comfortable shoes: the town centre is best explored on foot.
• Book your visits and restaurants in advance during peak season.
• Parking is often difficult at weekends: being dropped off saves you driving around looking for a space.
• The Norman climate changes quickly: a windbreaker is often warmer than an umbrella against the sea breeze.
• The last trains leave early: check your return time before booking a dinner.

Areas served around Bernay

We do not just stop in the centre of Bernay: hotels, gîtes, reception venues, businesses and surrounding villages are served at the same mileage rate. Here are the most popular destinations nearby, each with its own dedicated page.

• Pont-Audemer → Paris shuttle — Eure, approx. 5 km from Bernay. What to see in Pont-Audemer
• Beaumont-le-Roger → Paris shuttle — Eure, approx. 8 km from Bernay. What to see in Beaumont-le-Roger
• Brionne → Paris shuttle — Eure, approx. 15 km from Bernay. What to see in Brionne
• Conches-en-Ouche → Paris shuttle — Eure, approx. 10 km from Bernay. What to see in Conches-en-Ouche
• Évreux → Paris shuttle — Eure, approx. 5 km from Bernay. What to see in Évreux
• Dieppe → Paris shuttle — Seine-Maritime, approx. 15 km from Bernay. What to see in Dieppe

Taxi, private hire (VTC) or private shuttle in Bernay?

Many travellers look for a “Bernay taxi” when what they really need is a price known in advance. The difference is simple: a taxi starts the meter and the amount depends on traffic; a private hire service like Navette Privée provides the price upon booking and does not change it, even in the event of traffic jams or a delayed flight.

• Bernay Taxi: practical for a short trip in town, variable price, advance booking rarely guaranteed.
• Bernay Private Hire (VTC): booked for a specific time, known driver, confirmed vehicle, fixed price.
• Bernay Airport Shuttle: 370 € to Roissy-Charles-de-Gaulle, 360 € to Orly, 330 € to Paris centre in a sedan, tolls and luggage included.

For an early morning departure, a late-night return or a trip from Bernay to Paris with luggage, our private shuttle is often cheaper than a metered taxi, and always less stressful than a train with connections. Call 06 88 14 67 82 or request your quote online: we will reply in a few minutes.