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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.

Religious building dating back to the 11th century and expanded during the Renaissance. The first parish church of Nogent-le-Rotrou dates back to the 11th century, and its expansion dates from the 15th and 16th centuries. Beautiful bell tower topped with a lantern surrounded by an ornate gallery.

A must-see that overlooks the valley.

Beautiful castle. Unfortunately it was closed.

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 Saint-Jean castle or castle of the Counts of Perche is an old fortified castle located at the top of the plateau overlooking the wide Huisne valley, overlooking the roads from Chartres to Le Mans and from Châteaudun to Bellême. It constitutes a remarkably well-preserved medieval motte complex whose history begins a little before the year one thousand.