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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.

It is a magnificent castle... Calm!

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.

Maintained area with several picnic tables (5 minimum) on the greenway and away from traffic. The Huisne river passes nearby. Ideal space for a bivouac.

The castle of Montmirail is a striking example of the castles of the region. The good news is that you can stay there if you wish, as the castle is now open to the public as a hotel. Make it a weekend run or just appreciate its beauty as you pass by.

This door probably existed from the origin of the fortification of the city. The current building was however rebuilt, at the same time as the enclosure, around 1480. It has a function that is both ostentatious and legal. It actually served as a place of collection of the granting (tax on goods) under the Old Regime. Its monumentality and its decor express the importance given to the city at the time.

The Museum of the History of Perche takes place on the second floor of the Renaissance main building of the castle of the Counts of Perche. Dedicated to the history of the castle, the city of Nogent-le-Rotrou and Le Perche, it invites you on a journey through time, from the Middle Ages to the French Revolution.