Historic Sites & Monuments

In the magnificent La Conie Valley, isolated in the middle of fields of wheat, the beautiful fortified Bendictine Abbey of Nottonville. The site is home to temporary exhibitions and cultural events.

Recognised as a listed monument in 1979, Chartres cathedral boasts an exceptional collection of 12-13th-century windows and sculptures. The Romanesque crypt is one of the longest in Europe, and houses some original frescoes alongside some ...

The last remaining example of the four mills of Ymonville, a windmill built in around 1839 and listed as a historic monument. A silent but eloquent testimony to the Beauce milling industry.

The Arsenal des pompiers Euréliens association invites you to discover the historic collection of the Eure-et-Loir fire department, by visiting its permanent exhibition space. Travel at your own pace through two centuries of history and discover an ...

This museum contains artefacts from Jouy, the Eure valley and Beauce, concentrating on the daily life of rural society in the 19th century. The objects and engravings on display are brought to life in their original context: the family home and the ...

Visit the streets of Chartres without getting tired - it's possible on the tourist train which winds its way discreetly through the streets of the old town with commentaries on its riches, mysteries and anecdotes.