Castles to visit Eure-Et-Loir

The castle does not visit, but you can enjoy a pleasant stroll in its park, in the shadow of the many centuries-old trees that make it up. On your way you can meet deer, donkeys, peacocks, lower court animals… a playground for children makes it an ideal place for families. As for the castle, it is the site of a fortress built in the th century. In the th century, a castle of feudal type was substituted and destroyed under the French Revolution. A bourgeois house replaces it between 1822 and 1860. Eugene Mesquite made a large house Louis XIII, decorated with Renaissance motifs.

An impressive castle of Louis XV style which was built in its present form in the middle of the th century for the Marquis d'Aligre. The estate has been occupied since 1946 by the student orphans of Auteuil and hosts a private agricultural school. French and English gardens, carpets, etc. it will delight lovers of classical architecture who can also admire its square courtyard and get lost in the maze of gardens and alleys. This gigantic area is the culmination of the valley walk and fortified farms that runs through La Loupe township and connects 15 communes.

Gabriel, Marquis de Laval, began building the castle in the th century. It was between 1728 and 1753 that Joseph Durey of Sauroy brought her current dimensions. In the th century, the «French» park was transformed into «romantic» park. This imposing castle is classified historic monument. The harmony of its brick roadside, the curvature of its skylights and its park interspersed with pieces of water and waterfalls invite to come and admire the exterior and the old kitchen.

Surrounded by walls, it was built in 1665 on Vauban's plans. There is then a large body of houses with ditches and railings that have recently been restored. In the summer, the Summer Vauban gathered, in this place now dedicated to culture, local talents. In the program, concerts, conferences, exhibitions and different animations.

The castle of Goury became the acquisition of a state councillor and hotel master of the king circa 1650. The whole is set around a large rectangle surrounded by buildings with four pavilions at each angle. Dry moat are partially filled. During the battle of Loigny against the Prussian army in 1870, the castle took many injured and wounded.

Set in a beautiful French-style park, this th century beauceronne mansion evokes the Chauffeurs drivers'band which fought in the aftermath of the Revolution by committing terrible atrocities in Beauce. In 1798, many of these arrested bandits were driven to the domain of Villeprévost. This is where Armand François Fougeron, a peace judge of Orgères and owner of the estate, heard them. Some were guillotined or imprisoned. The park, the cellars, the large lounge, the chapel and the colombier visit. In the latter: the heads of the bandits's band Bandits in plaster moulding remind us of this sad period. In the park, the horizontal solar dial on the base built by Dr. Lescarbeau, an astronomy enthusiast, deserves a detour. The latter would have discovered the planet Vulcain.

Strong house defending the village of La Gadelière during the Hundred Years War, near the valley of Avre, natural border between the Duchy of Normandy and the Thymerais, allied to the Kingdom of France. Visit of the church and bread oven of La Gadelière castle.

The brick fortress of Villebon is attached to the name of Sully, the minister of King Henri IV, well known in Eure and Loir since he was sacred in Chartres. The great man's bedroom has recently been renovated and can be visited. Other personalities close to the court of the King of France went to Villebon in which one between a drawbridge bridge passes over the water moat. A private castle and still inhabited, it is surrounded by an impressive garden. Finally, Villebon castle is present in the literature since it would have inspired Guermantes castle in the Search for Lost time by Marcel Proust, whose memory is also present in Illiers-Combray.

Take the direction of Vichères. Below the church, we see it from the road. This beautiful th century mansion was built by the family of Mauduisson.

Its construction began in the th century to end in the th century. Several times reworked, it offers the marriage of stone, slate and brick. The beautiful French park highlights the varied architecture of the buildings. The mountains of flower-lined flowers, decorated with ifs and sculpted holly, have a certain charm.

This castle has a rich history, dating back to the 9th century. It has been rebuilt twice, most recently in 1850, on the ruins of the former château, which burned down during the French Revolution. Today, the château is owned by Armelle-Patricia and Marcel Diard Von Nunhold. It offers guest rooms and suites, as well as corporate lunches and seminars. Visitors can contact the château on 02 37 82 85 06 for further information.

This private and inhabited castle was built in the th century according to the plans of an architect of Chartres, Mr Moreau. It consists of an extended main building of two pavilions.

Originally, the castle depended on the county of Chartres. One can think that it was rebuilt in the years 1530-1550 instead of a medieval fortress, for Jacques d'Avaugour. Thereafter, the Montmorency were the owners. Courtalain was transmitted by inheritance in 1862 to the Gontaut-Biron family who is still the owner. In this exceptional setting, a beautiful 29 th-century orangerie welcomes a conference and meeting area as well as a hotel with rooms. Single, double, triple or quadruple rooms, from 88 € per night for a double room. The atmosphere is authentic and friendly. A suite in the castle for 190 € at night. 8 € breakfast per person. Houses furnished with 3 rooms for five people, kitchen corner for 160 € on weekends. Swimming pool, large park, ping-pong, mini-golf, fishing for activities.

In the countryside, this th century castle is one of the defensive works of the upper Middle ages in Eure-et-Loir. The owner of the site, Marie Laure Simon, guides visitors once a year, the third weekend of July and the first weekend of August, with historical and anecdotal details.

In the th century, a fortress occupied those lands, held by the lord of Thymerais. It was at the time of Louis XIII that he took his current appearance. Then he belonged to the Séguier family and then became the property of the Princess of Condé, the Duchess of Maine, King Louis-Philippe and Count Olivier de Bazelaire, his current owner. Located on the edge of the, forest, this castle hanging above the valley of the Eure and classified historic monument is also the dream place for wedding receptions: magical setting, romantic atmosphere, dance lounge, tents, terraces and gardens guarantee an unforgettable evening.