List of historic sites in the Beauce

LOIGNY-LA-BATAILLE

Musée de Loigny-la-Bataille, église, crypte ossuaire

A big battle in the Beauce? This is the theme of the 1870 War Museum in Loigny-la-Bataille with an innovative interactive visit in which you are given a Pocket Pc and Aristide, your virtual guide, takes you back into history.

AUNEAU

Grands Marais

Protected nature reserve in a wetlands area. Set in the Voise valley, this wooded zone is an oasis in this predominantly agricultural region. Don't forget your walking boots!

SANCHEVILLE

Moulin à vent du Paradis

Beautiful 17th century, wooden windmill built on a pivot. Entirely restored in 1995 with certain original parts: brail, grid, mills, etc.

OINVILLE-SOUS-AUNEAU

Moulin de Lonceux

GERMIGNONVILLE

Château de Cambray

ROUVRAY-SAINT-FLORENTIN

Château de Reverseaux

ILLIERS-COMBRAY

Le Pré Catelan

Swann Park on the banks of the Loir, designed by Proust's uncle, is a place charged with romance and atmosphere. Based on the informal style garden, it made a profound mark on the author.

ILLIERS-COMBRAY

Maison de Tante Léonie - Musée Marcel Proust

Visit the fully-furnished family house of Tante Léonie, where Marcel Proust used to come and spend his holidays. Provincial and exotic charm. The cradle of Proust's work.

SAINT-LUPERCE

Château de Blanville

CHATILLON-EN-DUNOIS

Eglise de Châtillon-en-Dunois

A magnificent 12th-century stone church mingling Romanesque, flamboyant Gothic and classical styles without losing any of its harmony. Remarkable murals, beams, lecterns and retables. Keys available at the town hall.