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This ancient fortified castle dominates the Huisne Valley at 360° with its imposing keep. The building, with its troubled history, has undergone numerous modifications in its architecture and functions. A visit is essential to understand the complexity of its history and to observe the architectural evolutions.

A must-see that overlooks the valley.

A pretty village centered around its abbey and gardens

It is a magnificent castle... Calm!

This 16th century church is distinguished by its two naves of different inspiration. The north nave is Romanesque while the south nave is Renaissance style.

Thiron-Gardais Abbey was the mother abbey of one of the largest monastic orders of the Middle Ages, the Order of Tiron. There is a picnic area and Wi-Fi available inside. The gardens are impressive and highly recommended.

The nave of Notre-Dame church dates from the 12th and 13th centuries. Originally the chapel of the Hôtel-Dieu, built in 1182, it was then placed under the name of Saint-Jacques and only became a parish church after the Revolution, after the destruction in 1798 of the Notre-Dame church. des Marais from which it will take its name. The church does not have a bell tower, the monks of the Saint-Denis abbey of Nogent-le-Rotrou not wanting a new bell tower to exceed theirs. The collaterals were added in the 14th and 15th centuries. It has been classified as a historic monument since 1907 for its nave and in 1949 for the funeral chapel of Sully.

The Chapelle Sainte-Barbe is a small chapel dedicated to Saint-Barbe, patron saint of miners and artillerymen. It is located on an old path that led from Marolles to Thiron. The chapel is surrounded by a peaceful and green landscape, from where you can admire the valley and the forest.