Historic Sites & Monuments

In Chartres, at the foot of the Cathedral, "L?Expression Vitrail" is a showcase for the diversity and richness of Ateliers Loire?s creations, opening with a selection from the last 10 years.

Broken pieces of crockery form an extraordinary example of naive art: the Maison Picassiette. Between a total work of art and decoration, the artist's imagination extends to every available space: walls, floors, ceilings, courtyards, gardens etc.

It is inside the walls of this 17th-century castle that interrogations took place of the 300 bandits in the "Chauffeurs d'Orgères" gang in 1798. The dovecote is home to the masks of those condemned to death.

A spectacular testimony to 19th century art! The neo-gothic chapel, the stained glass windows and recumbent statues inside are works by the greatest artists from that era: Delacroix, Millet, Ingres, Lenoir, Mercié, Vernet and many others.

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 ...

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.