Historic Sites & Monuments

With its curiously topped square tower, this charming flamboyant gothic church built between the 15th and 17th centuries has a remarkable set of 16th century stained glass windows dedicated to Eucharist miracles.

Set in a haven of greenery, this Romanesque chapel has conserved all its decor and painting from the 15th century. An great snapshot of the artistic production of the era.

Explore our various collections, including the Egyptian room with its mummies. With over 2500 specimens, this is also one of the region's largest ornithological museums.

Linked to the kingdom of France, on the border between the Duchy of Normandy and Thimerais, this stronghold house protected the village of la Gadelière during the Hundred Years' War. The village also has some characteristic remains.

This picturesque and somewhat unusual little chapel is home to a set of 80cm-tall terra cotta statues representing the Soisson family.

A prestigious heritage site, listed at a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and one of the gems of 12th and 13th century art, the Notre-Dame Cathedral of Chartres has always been testimony to the enthusiasm of pilgrims and visitors. Open, guided or ...