A selection of notable landmarks and architectural heritage sites in the Perche region of France, showcasing medieval churches, castles, and historical monuments.
La Perrière, France
Built in stone in the 15th century, this castle features square towers, a courtyard and agricultural buildings. Guided tours explain its history and architecture.
Saint-Céneri-le-Gérei, France
This Romanesque church from the 11th century contains preserved wall paintings from the 12th and 13th centuries. A stone fountain stands in the garden.
Bellême, France
Located in a restored 15th-century priory, this museum presents regional artifacts, traditional tools, and furniture from the Perche area through permanent exhibitions.
Moutiers-au-Perche, France
This church from the 13th century includes a fortified bell tower, stone vaults, and an adjacent tithe barn used for grain storage.
Frazé, France
16th century castle with crenellated towers, water-filled moats and a large park. Interior rooms host contemporary art exhibitions.
Bellême, France
Eleventh-century Norman fortress remains standing on a hilltop, with visible defensive walls and towers. Views extend across the Perche countryside.
Thiron-Gardais, France
This museum is located in the former military school founded in 1776. The exhibition rooms display period uniforms, documents and artifacts that tell the military history of the institution.
Nogent-le-Rotrou, France
Gothic church built in limestone during the 16th century featuring a bell tower, ribbed vaults and original stained glass windows depicting Renaissance religious scenes.
Senonches, France
Religious building from the 12th century that contains colored glass windows and a pipe organ from the 18th century.
Senonches, France
Medieval fortress built in the 11th century for the Counts of Perche, now housing rotating art and history displays.
Nocé, France
Administrative center of the regional natural park with spaces dedicated to local crafts and agricultural products exhibits.
Thiron-Gardais, France
Religious structure built during the 12th century, recognized by the French government as a monument of historical importance.
La Chapelle-Montligeon, France
Built between 1894 and 1911, this neo-gothic stone church features high vaulted ceilings reaching 65 meters and decorated stained glass windows throughout the structure.
Mortagne-au-Perche, France
Stone fortification gate built in the 14th century as part of the medieval city defenses. It stands 10 meters tall and remains a central element of the old town.
La Ferté-Vidame, France
Eighteenth century castle ruins standing in a 70-hectare park with ornamental ponds and French formal gardens.
Mortagne-au-Perche, France
Underground religious chamber built in the 12th century beneath Saint-André church, featuring stone vaults and carved capitals.
Mortagne-au-Perche, France
Gothic church built in the 15th century with a 50-meter bell tower. The main portal displays sculpted decorations and statues.
Nogent-le-Rotrou, France
Stone fortress from the 11th century on a hill. The castle contains exhibits about regional history and a digital museum presenting the Counts of Perche.
Montmirail, France
Fortified castle built on a hill at 248 meters elevation. The ramparts and towers allow visitors to see the landscape in all directions.
La Ferté-Vidame, France
Church built in Baroque style during the 18th century, featuring marble columns and painted ceilings. The only Baroque religious building in the region.
Thiron-Gardais, France
Benedictine monastery founded in 1114, featuring nine garden sections and religious heritage exhibitions. The buildings currently house a secondary school.
Lavardin, France
Medieval fortress built in the 11th century. The stone keep rises 26 meters high on a promontory. The remaining walls and towers offer views over the Loir River.
Le Pin-au-Haras, France
Royal stud farm founded in 1714 with limestone buildings, equestrian training rings, breeding facilities and 1000 hectares of pastures and forests.
Courcerault, France
Built in Romanesque style with a rectangular layout. The building underwent modifications during the nineteenth century. The south wall shows two seventeenth century sundials.
Courcerault, France
Manor house from the 16th and 17th centuries with defensive structures and stone walls, recognized as a national monument of France.
Mauves-sur-Huisne, France
Stone bridge spanning the Huisne River, built in 1610 under the orders of Nicolas de Catinat, with multiple arches still standing.
Dame-Marie, France
Religious complex from the 14th century with remaining walls, structures and original architectural elements from the medieval period.
Gémages, France
Religious building constructed in stone featuring a covered porch entrance and bell tower dating from the 15th century.
Perche Region, France
Prehistoric monument composed of vertical stones supporting a horizontal capstone. The stone structure measures 1.80 meters in height and dates from 2500 BC.
Perche Region, France
This castle, built during the reign of Louis XV, features symmetrical wings, a stone facade and rectangular windows with decorative moldings.
Eperrais, France
Romanesque church built in stone during the 12th century. The building retains its original apse with semicircular shape and decorative cornice with modillions.
La Perrière, France
Former castle chapel with thick defensive walls and Romanesque windows.
Perche Region, France
14th and 15th-century fortified house with timber-framed upper floor.
Saint-Ouen-de-la-Cour, France
Romanesque church first mentioned in 1112, modified in 17th century.
Bellême, France
Located in the Bellême forest, this pond features a stone fountain with Latin inscriptions dedicated to Venus, Mars and Mercury. Historical beliefs attributed healing properties to its waters.
