In the 9th century, the Normans had a camp here from where they prepared the lootings in Paris. A castle existed in the 11th century. Vétheuil suffered during the Hundred Years' War - and is well known meanwhile as impressionist Claude Monet lived here from 1878 - 1881. During this time he produced some 150 paintings.

Notre-Dame de Vétheuil is seen on at least four paintings. The construction of the church began end of the 12th century. Apse and crossing tower were completed in the 13th century. Later the construction of the nave was continued in flamboyant Gothic style. It was finally completed in the 16th century with a Renaissance portal.