A dose of culture

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of Eure et Loir

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Go with the flow on river Loir

Loir Valley

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.

Couple dans les jardins du Collège Royal et Militaire de Thiron-Gardais en Eure-et-Loir, restauré par Stéphane Bern — Coralie Daudin

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The hidden Abbey of Thiron in the Perche

Perche

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!

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Eure-et-Loir with kids!

Chartres

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.

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La Madeleine de Proust

Loir Valley

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.

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Once upon time… The Château de Maintenon

Eure Valley

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

From the fancy residence of a King’s favorite mistress to a fairytale castle and battle scared ruins, there are stunning landmarks to discover in Eure et Loir! Once inside, these attractions bring history to life and offer visitors deep insights into the lives, loves, and artefacts of past generations of royals. Let the journey through time begin!

A romantic trip to remember

Shrouded in mystery, the castles of Eure et Loir inspire the imagination to roam and fantasies to manifest—a heady setting for romance. Feel like a prince and a princess on a royal getaway with your significant other on a trip to Eure et Loir as you discover glorious heritage buildings and treat yourself to a royal stay.

abbaye de thiron gardais — Patrick Forget

A plethora of child-friendly spots

Travelling with the family is wonderful. Yet, it's not always easy to keep its youngest members entertained with cultural visits. Be reassured, most places today offer fun, interactive tours to keep the attention of children and teens. Where to start? Here is a selection of the best experiences to explore Eure et Loir as a family!

Memories to cherish with friends

So, you’ve finally managed to plan this long-awaited getaway in France? Renting out a self-catering cottage for a whole bunch of friends or family on an exciting countryside escape can be fantastic fun in Eure et Loir! THE place to be for adventure, with great outdoors and thousands of years of history right on your doorstep!

Let your imagination soar

Discover all our best experiences for princes and princesses