Historic Sites & Monuments

The Abbey of Thiron-Gardais was the mother abbey of one of the largest monastic orders of the middle ages, the Order of Tiron. Soak up the atmosphere of one of the great centres of medieval spirituality, with its themed gardens and tithe barn.

Discover and understand the post mill, typical to the Beauce region, and made entirely from wood.

Very old, dating from the year 1000, the church was extended with a nave built in 1400. The bell tower was also built at this time. Many remarkable statues are kept there.

A magnificent 12th-century church in traditional stone, displaying traces of Romanesque, Gothic and Classical architectural style without ever sacrificing its harmony. Remarkable frescoes, structure, lectern and altarpiece. Keys available from the ...

A precious specimen of the manor house rebuilt under Louis XIII, Château de Blanville, surrounded by a park, has conserved all the simplicity, distinction and balance of that great century.

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