A dose of culture

Make your way to the Loir Valley and discover a wonderland full of striking landscapes and winding waterways. Follow the river as it meanders through the heart of the region and take your pick of all kinds of watery fun, from boating and kayaking to fishing and canoeing.

Deep in the Perche, in the sleepy village of Thiron-Gardais lurks a beautiful abbey oozing an inimitable charm. Thiron is a must-see village in Eure et Loir to enjoy a change of scenery and incredible heritage in an atmospheric setting!

Eure et Loir is ideal for travelling with children because of its compact size, packing a lot of attractions into a small area. So, if a good dose of family fun is in order today– here are a few of our favourite spots that everyone will enjoy, especially the kids.

In French, a “Madeleine de Proust” is an expression used to describe smells, tastes, sounds reminding you of your childhood or bringing back emotional memories from a long time ago. Let’s follow in the footsteps of Marcel Proust, the famous French author inspired by Eure et Loir, and whose spirit is still very much alive around the village of Illiers-Combray.

Jump in your horse-drawn carriage and head for the Court of the Sun King!