Historic Sites & Monuments

A "Renaissance" chateau made entirely of bricks, where one of Henri III's court favourites - a finance minister in exile - lived, and above all, an aviation pioneer: Hubert Latham landed here in August 1910. Maillebois is part of the history of ...

An important historical site, this seminary was home to 900 German prisoners of war, training to be priests under the guidance of Franz Stock. The site commemorates the work of Stock, an image of compassion under the Occupation and a strong advocate ...

Dive into history with Project Historial 279! An initiative designed to explore the key events that have shaped the world today.

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.

The famous family house of Aunty Léonie, with period furnishings intact, where the young Marcel Proust would spend his holidays. Full of the provincial charm which he would later draw on in his works.

The modern, interactive museum starts by presenting the forest ecosystem before focusing in more detail on the outstanding natural beauty that can be found in Senonches forest. As you learn about the history of the forest, you will find out about ...