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Porte de Boisville Its ogival portal opens into a thick quadrangular massif where there was a room for operating the portcullis. We can still see the groove in the thickness of the walls. On the left and right two small funnel-shaped spaces allowed the defenders to observe and repel the enemies who appeared on the bridge. The gate was topped by a building serving as a guardhouse which was demolished in 1761. The guarding of these doors and their keys was in the troubled times of the Hundred Years' War the subject of concern for the inhabitants and also a source of quarrels and trials between the city and the abbey. This gate is preceded by a bridge of 5 stone arches, the one adjoining the gate was built in 1774 and replaced a drawbridge which defended the entrance.

Bonneval, nicknamed the little Venice of Beauce

The Château de Mémillon is part of a private domain of 50 hectares, housing a Second Empire building, a 15th and 16th century manor house and the ruins of the 17th century Château de Saveuse. You can discover the wooded park, admire the architecture and enjoy the peaceful atmosphere of this place.

If you are looking for a hiking destination combining history, nature and romance, you can visit the Château de Mémillon. This 50-hectare private estate is home to a Second Empire building, a 15th and 16th century manor house and the ruins of the 17th century Saveuse castle. You can discover the wooded park, admire the architecture and enjoy the peaceful atmosphere of this place. The castle is only open to the public during Heritage Days, so time your visit accordingly. You will not regret having discovered this hidden gem of Perche.

Bonneval is a beautiful town with still-present fortifications. The old town is surrounded by a wall at the foot of which flows the Loir. This city retains many period buildings such as the Saint-Roch Gate and the King's Tower. Among its must-see attractions, the city also includes the Benedictine abbey of Saint-Florentin-et-Saint-Hilaire, many times destroyed and rebuilt during wars.

Continuing on my way, and before entering the center of the village, a new door stands here. Admire the view.

The church is in the early Gothic style and dates mainly from the beginning of the 13th century, however the lower parts of the flat apse and the three neighboring windows of each aisle are semi-circular and reflect the end of the 12th century. The start of construction therefore makes it contemporary with the Notre-Dame de Chartres cathedral. The gables decorated with hooks are from the 16th century. The slate spire which tops the church, also from the 16th century1, is decorated with a gallery and rises 65 meters above the ground. It houses three bells, two of which are classified, one dates from 1598, the other from 1793. Source: Wikipedia

From this door you enter the historic center of Bonneval. Take the time to admire this masterpiece still standing today.