Historic Sites & Monuments

The Château de Villepion, situated on the road Route du Blé in Beauce, is open to visitors during the summer. It was built in the 17th Century and possesses moats, gardens and remarkable façades.

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 ...

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 ...

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.

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 ...

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.