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In 1631, to thank his minister, Cardinal Richelieu, for his eminent services, King Louis XIII did him the favor of erecting "a town enclosed by walls and moats and building a market hall" and establishing four annual fairs and two markets per week. Thus emerged from nothing, an "ideal city" according to the precepts of the time which would bear the name of the Cardinal. Richelieu entrusted Jacques Lemercier, architect of the king, author of the Sorbonne and the Palais-Royal, with the task of building, on the site of the family property, a vast castle, a reflection of his grandeur and a new city, nearby. Nearly 2000 workers would work on the site. Inside the walls, the Cardinal gave the land to whoever agreed to build a pavilion within two years according to the plans filed with the city registry. The inhabitants will be exempt from tax and gabelle until there are 100 houses built. 4/5 of the project will be completed between 1632 and 1642, the year of the Cardinal's death. Contrary to the words of Jean de la Fontaine (who also ironically described the town as "the most beautiful village in the universe"), far from being deserted, the town had 4,000 inhabitants in 1690, compared to less than 2,000 today. This innovative project, which linked the construction of a castle and a town in the same program, foreshadowed the Versailles construction site that would open 30 years after the completion of the city walls of Richelieu. Adjacent to the walls, Richelieu Park, with an area of 475 ha, housed the vast estate of the castle of the du Plessis family (original surname of Cardinal Richelieu), of which only a few vestiges remain today. Richelieu is now a somewhat unusual town in the French landscape, with its three access gates and its two large symmetrical squares. Organized in quadrilaterals and perpendicular streets in the manner of American cities, it offers a unique testimony to urban planning of the Grand Siècle.

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Seen from the outside, this little church doesn't look like much, and you have to go through the front door to discover this hidden gem. Its walls, entirely covered with decorations and motifs painted during several campaigns over the centuries, restore the original appearance of Romanesque churches with a state of conservation that is quite rare in France. The Notre-Dame de Rivière church was built between the 10th and 11th centuries. Legend has it that Saint Martin founded the early church on a site already devoted to prayer. Today, it has a choir, a crypt and recumbent figures dating from the 16th century, as well as remarkable exterior sculptures. But it is above all the 11th century frescoes, recently restored, which add to the historical richness of this building. Legend has it that Joan of Arc passed there, but this is not corroborated by any contemporary testimony, however Charles VII made a pilgrimage there.

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Park Richelieu

This 15th century castle has a small park with century-old lime trees and has restored its medieval garden. It is now possible to stay there because it has been transformed into a bed and breakfast.

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A beautifully restored castle which now houses the Living Museum of the Middle Ages. An impressive building to look at. Admire it from the outside as you pass by.

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Living museum of the Middle Ages, come and attend one of the live demonstrations, explore the interior of the castle or admire it from the outside as you pass by.

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This 15th century castle has a small park with century-old lime trees and has restored its medieval garden. It is now possible to stay there because it has been converted into a bed and breakfast.

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Old fortress from the 9th century. Very nice view from the esplanade.

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Large body of water with a cycle path that allows you to go around it. Benches and small pontoon.

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Small town built in an eagle's nest and overlooking the Mirebel plain. You can see beautiful houses from the 15th and 16th centuries as well as the collegiate church of Notre-Dame and the calvary of Gâtines. There is a market on Wednesdays and Saturdays.

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Impressive 15th century fortified castle. The castle is private and cannot be visited, but it is possible to spend the night there in a bed and breakfast. www.bienvenueauchateau.com/chateaux/chateau-de-la-motte/

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Small lake superbly well laid out with a cycle path, hiking trails, shaded picnic tables, self-service barbecues and a small, not too expensive guinguette.

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Very large, well-preserved chapel, in the middle of the countryside, certainly belonging to the Château de Cursay, which is right next door.

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Impressive convent complex built in the 12th century. The magnificent rose garden has no less than 700 roses.

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Greenway well secured and away from cars, which goes from Châtellerault to La Roche-Rigault.

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Very nice place, free access. entirely covered with frescoes and paintings. Crypt with 3 recumbent figures

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Try to climb the hill to the foot of the tower from the village, or from the other side.

Magnificent !

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Champigny-sur-Veude is a very old village which was called Campiniacus in 1080. From this period dates the attachment of the parish of Champigny to the Abbey of Notre-Dame de Noyers which will keep the cure and the income until the end of the 15th century. Champigny also has its castle: it is made up of three main buildings forming a "U". The whole building is built in a Renaissance style, and is spread over two levels. The whole is surrounded by a moat supplied with water by the Veude.

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Richelieu is a special town: Commissioned by Cardinal Richelieu, it is a remarkable testimony to 17th century town planning. It is based on a checkerboard plan on the model of Roman towns or medieval bastides, and is surrounded by ramparts and monumental gates. It also has pleasant gardens (the Parc de Richelieu) as well as a magnificent market hall.

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