Historic Sites & Monuments

It was on his estate of La Ferté-Vidame that Saint Simon, the famous historiographer of Louis XIV, wrote his memoires. The museum displays personal documents and accounts of the illustrious character.

In the former Bishop's Palace, the Fine Arts Museum boasts rich collections of ancient and modern art on display all year round. Works by Zurbaran, Chardin, Vlaminck, Soutine, an Oceania collection and a set of harpsichords from the 17th and 18th ...

The château de la Rivière is a very elegant early 17th century design and little has been altered in four centuries. The main body of the Château was built in 1628, the outbuildings in 1629. The architecture is simple and very graceful, using ...

Visit of the courtyard of honour, the pigeon loft, the outbuildings, the grounds with their driveways lined by remarkable 200 year old lime trees and the ice house.

A big battle in the Beauce? This is the theme of the 1870 War Museum in Loigny-la-Bataille with an innovative interactive visit in which you are given a Pocket Pc and Aristide, your virtual guide, takes you back into history.

Set against a backdrop of exceptional natural beauty, the architectural harmony of the château is striking given that it showcases a range of styles and periods. Explore the grounds, the 18th-century chapel and vaulted cellars, and the 20th-century ...