Top Things to do in Eure-et-Loir
Top Hotels in Eure-et-Loir
- 1. Hotel & Spa Le Grand Monarque Chartres
- 2. Hotel Jehan de Beauce
- 3. Hotel Premiere Classe Chartres Barjouville
- 4. Ace Hotel Chartres
- 5. Mercure Chartres Centre Cathedrale
- 6. Le Castel Maintenon
- 7. Novotel Chartres
- 8. Inter-Hotel des Lys
- 9. The Originals Boutique, Hotel Les Poemes de Chartres
- 10. Ibis Budget Chartres
10 Castles in Eure-et-Loir That You Shouldn't Miss
Discover the best top things to do in Eure-et-Loir, France including Le Vieux Chateau, Chateau de Maintenon, Chateau de Villebon, Chateau Musee Foret d'Histoires, Chateau of Chateaudun, Chateau d'Anet, Chateau de Montigny-le-Gannelon, Chateau des Comtes du Perche, Chateau de la Riviere Eure-et-Loir, Chateau de Blanville.
Restaurants in Eure-et-Loir
1. Le Vieux Chateau
2. Chateau de Maintenon
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 743 reviews
3. Chateau de Villebon
4. Chateau Musee Foret d'Histoires
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 16 reviews
5. Chateau of Chateaudun
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 278 reviews
Standing some 60 metres above the Loir valley, the Château features a rare succession of medieval, Gothic and Renaissance architectural elements including two open staircases overlooking the courtyard. The beautifully preserved interior houses a fine collection of tapestries. The Gothic Sainte-Chapelle, built by Dunois, contains some outstanding sculpted statues. A mediaeval kitchen garden has recently been laid out at the foot of the main keep to illustrate how herbs and spices were used in the cuisine and medicines of the Middle Ages. Open: > 2nd May to 30th June: from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. > 1st July to 4th September: from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. to 6.15 p.m. > 5th September to 30th April: from 10 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. and 2 p.m. to 5.30 p.m. Last admission 1 hour before closing time. Closed: > 1st January, 1st May and 25th December. Admission fees: Adults : 7,50 €; Concessions (18 to 25) = 4,50 €; Free admission: minors under 18*; Free admission: 18-25 years old* (citizens of one of the 27 countries of the EU or are non-European permanent residents of France) * excluding school groups
Reviewed By LoveToTravelSamson - Sacramento, United States
Absolutely gorgeous castle. It is empty, except for some lovely, giant tapestries. The spiral staircase & stone work are dazzling to see. Great view of the town & valley below. There is a small, medieval village next to castle. Short walk to center plaza & nice bistros for lunch.
6. Chateau d'Anet
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 190 reviews
7. Chateau de Montigny-le-Gannelon
8. Chateau des Comtes du Perche
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 73 reviews
The castle of Saint-Jean dominates the town and is a fine example of medieval architecture and of the history of Nogent-le-Rotrou. The rectangular keep is 30 metres high and is 60 metres above the Huisne valley. Its construction began in the first years of the 11th century after the first Lord of Nogent, Rotrou I. The end of 12th century and beginning of the 13th saw the construction of the circular enclosure and 7 defensive towers. The castle of Saint-Jean has withstood many sieges in its time, the most violent was probably in 1428 when the Count of Salisbury burnt the keep and destroyed the inside of the building. In 1624, de Sully became the owner and built the attractive Louis XIII pavilion against the north rampart. The interior has been completely renovated since the 1960s and now houses a local history museum with exhibits and documents about country life in Perche, as well as on the history of the town and the castle. It also houses various temporary exhibitions.
9. Chateau de la Riviere Eure-et-Loir
10. Chateau de Blanville
Overall Ratings
3.0 based on 1 reviews
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