Vernon is in a beautiful part of Upper Normandy, called Eure. Inland from the coast and roughly equidistant between Rouen and Paris, Vernon is near a host of intriguing towns and cities including Giverny and Evreux - Giverny is the nearest major tourist attraction on the opposite bank of the Seine. Vernon has a rustic French character and there are plenty of restaurants in the town centre which is dominated by Collegiate Church Notre Dame. Car hire in Vernon will perhaps take you to Monet’s House and Gardens which are very close by. Hiring a car in Vernon is available from the town itself, Paris, Rouen or many arrival destinations.