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In Grison stone

The castle of Senonches. You will find an information point inside.

Beautiful little village, typical of the region.

On the edge of the Perche, the Senonches castle, whose oldest remains date from the 12th century, had illustrious owners until the Revolution: from the lords of Thimerais to “Monsieur”, brother of King Louis XVI.

The church tower was built around the middle of the 12th century, by Hugues II, lord of Châteauneuf and Senonches. It is built with grison. Originally, this tower served as an observation post and a fortress intended to protect the castle. The octagonal turret of the spiral staircase (122 steps), has thirty-two manholes or loopholes arranged for the defense of the keep in the event of a siege. The exterior has five floors. The windows are Romanesque and vary in shape on each floor. The church was located inside the square, protected by ditches. It itself formed a rampart.

The Château de Senonches is a medieval castle which dates from the 12th century and which is classified as a historic monument. It is surrounded by the Senonches forest, one of the largest and most diverse forests in Perche. You can explore the castle and its museum, which presents the ecology, history and industry of the forest.

The Château de Senonches is a medieval castle dating back to the 12th century and is a listed historical monument. It is surrounded by the Senonches forest, one of the largest and most diverse forests in the Perche region. You can explore the castle and its museum, which showcases the ecology, history, and industry of the forest.

Of Romanesque origin, the predominantly Grison building consisted of a single central bay. Significantly altered during the 19th century, the church was increased by two chapels. The old octagonal bell tower which stood above the roof was demolished and replaced by the current tower. Two tombstones located behind the current master testify to this old historic town; that of Nicolas de Menou, knight, died in 1271 and that of Hélène d'Illiers (wife of Jean d'O, adviser to King Henry III) who died in 1610 and whose arms can be found on the door of the church.