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Saint Mames was martyred in Cappadocia around 1274: local legend has it that a saint offers a helping hand to cross the Loir. On April 17, 1707, thunder struck the bell tower.

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.

Former keep nicknamed La Poivrière because of its roof and which was part of the fortified enclosure in the 13th century

Bonneval, nicknamed the little Venice of Beauce

The Château de Moléans is a castle which extends from the 16th century to the 19th century. You can admire the exterior of the castle which includes a terrace overlooking the Conie valley, a wing of outbuildings inspired by the Château de Fleury-en-Bière, two Louis XIII pavilions and 19th century additions. Be sure to appreciate it as you pass by.

The castle of Moléans is a castle which extends from the 16th to the 19th century. You can admire the exterior of the castle which includes a terrace overlooking the Conie valley, a wing of outbuildings inspired by the castle of Fleury-en-Bière, two Louis XIII pavilions and additions from the 19th century. The castle is open from July 1 to September 3, and you can book a guided tour in French for a small fee. The Château de Moléans is a piece of French architectural history not to be missed.

The castle overlooks the Loir River from a height of 60 meters. It comprises elements from different periods, blending medieval, Gothic, and Renaissance architectural styles. Imposing, especially when viewed from below, this castle served as a princely residence in the 12th, 15th, and 16th centuries. A visit will reveal a well-preserved and beautifully presented interior.

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.