Historic Sites & Monuments

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.

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.

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.

The large collection ('arsenal' in French) of pumps built in 1902 is being transformed, 100 years later, into an "Ar(t)senal" to become the contemporary art centre of the department. The T became the new symbol of this new cultural establishment ...

The remarkable framework of this chapel dates back to 1198. The restored choir of the old church of Saint Hilaire des Noyers was combined with St Denis D'Authou in 1836.

Formerly a chapel for the priory founded by the monks of Saint Bernard de Thiron, this unassuming edifice hides a magnificent interior painted in 1537, fully restored with 118 colourful panels. A true artistic treasure!