List of historic sites in vallee royale de l'Eure

PIERRES

Jardin de Bois-Richeux

Set around one of France's oldest farms (12th century), mediaeval gardens take us back into the spirituality and scents of the Middle Ages.

EPERNON

Conservatoire des meules et des pavés du Bassin d'Epernon

Located in 19th-century stables, the conservatory bears testimony to the work and social life of quarrymen in the last century. It also has temporary and themed exhibitions on bread.

MAILLEBOIS

Forges de Dampierre-sur-Blévy

NOGENT-LE-ROI

Le Manoir de Vacheresses les Basses

Visit of the outsides of the buildings, park and temporary art exhibition room.

MAINTENON

Château de Maintenon

BONCOURT

La vallée des Cailles

Set at the northern edge of the Dreux Forest, an exceptional, unspoilt natural environment where magnificent orchids bloom Southern-style atmosphere with the sound of cicadas.

MAILLEBOIS

Château de Maillebois

Castle dating back to the Middle Ages, entirely built in brick. A lasting legend, a minion of Henri II, an exiled marshall and, to top it all off, an aviation pioneer: Maillebois is steeped in history.

MAINTENON

Site archéologique des dolmens de Changé

LE BOULLAY-THIERRY

Château du Boullay Thierry

EPERNON

Cellier des pressoirs

Semi-buried, this 12th-century former room built in sandstone includes three gothic vaulted, 7-spanned naves. Despite its function, the capitals are incredibly ornate.