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A “Renaissance” castle entirely made of bricks, where one of the favorites of the court of Henry III, Minister of Finance in exile, and above all an aviation pioneer lived: Hubert Latham landed here in August 1910. Although defenses were present on the site as early as 1383, the construction of the brick castle that we see today by Jean d'O, with its six towers and its chapel, dates back to around 1460. Guided tour of the castle and of the site is available. Adult prices start from 5 euros, the area is open in summer.

The Rond du Roi are two pyramids which mark the limits of the former royal hunting domain. The pyramids date from the 18th century and are made of sandstone blocks. They are located at the intersection of forest roads, called Rond de France and Rond du Roi. This area offers plenty of woodland running trails with stunning views of the surrounding countryside.

Mézières-Écluzelles water body is an artificial lake which constitutes the largest body of water in the region. It is home to a variety of wildlife, including birds. You can circle the lake on a 5 km trail, or explore the marshes on the east side. The Mézières-Écluzelles lake is an ideal place to relax and admire the natural beauty of the region.

The Château d'Escorpain is a 16th century castle which belonged to the famous Firmin-Didot family of printers and publishers. You can admire the elegant facade and the imposing portal of the castle, classified as historical monuments. You can also discover the surrounding countryside, crossed by the Pluche, a tributary of the Avre. You will appreciate the green landscapes and the peaceful atmosphere of this rural village.

The Rond du Roi are two pyramids that mark the boundaries of the former royal hunting grounds. The pyramids date from the 18th century and are made of blocks of sandstone. They are located at the intersection of forest roads, called the Rond de France and the Rond du Roi. This area offers pleasant walks in the woods, with some views of the surrounding countryside.

Buying this castle dating originally from the 15th century, Alfred Firmin-Didot, owner of the printing press at Mesnil-sur-l'Estrée, not far from here, undertook the restoration of the building in 1879. In particular, he had the sheepfold transformed into a library. which hosts the works published at the family printing house. His descendants remained the owners of this estate, which they bring back to life through various activities.

The Royal Chapel of Saint-Louis was built from 1816 on the site of the former fortress of the Counts of Dreux, whose ramparts can be seen. It was enlarged by King Louis-Philippe, who made it the necropolis of the members of the Orléans family. The recumbent figures of the royal family were commissioned from the greatest names in 19th century sculpture: Millet, Barre, Lenoir, Pradier and Mercié. The Sèvres factory also delivers painted and enamelled stained glass windows inspired by religious or historical compositions in which the greatest artists of the time collaborated, Delacroix, Ingres, Vernet, Flandrin and Larivière. Viollet-le-Duc also designed the Gothic pinnacles framing the representations of the characters. The building is currently undergoing restoration. At the entrance to the monument, panoramic view of the town of Dreux from the ramparts.