Attractions and Places To See around Montmirail - Top 7

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Church of ancient foundation, mentioned around 969. The church, rectangular in plan, is composed of a main nave of four bays extended by a chancel with a flat apse of two bays; the nave is covered by hull paneling; the choir is ribbed vaulted (16th century); the main vessel is flanked to the northwest by a three-story square bell tower. In the 16th century, the main vessel was increased by an aisle of three bays following the bell tower, with ribbed vaults. The joining pillar between the choir and the first aisle bay is decorated with a small commemorative mural of the priest Lemaçon who embellished the church (1612).

The first part of the church, a wide and short nave (slate roof) dates from the 11th century. It shows a device marked by the use of russet and monolithic arch bays characteristic of the beginning of the 11th century. During the Renaissance a new choir was built and the Romanesque bell tower was raised. The nave received new windows, the main portal was rebuilt and the elevation of the stone bell tower began on the left annex. The interior of the church was restored in the 1990s by the Cormes Heritage Committee. Schedules Monday, Thursday & Friday: 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Tuesday: 5:00 p.m. -7:00 p.m. Wednesday: 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

The robust grison pillars of the church of Chapelle-Guillaume reveal its distant roots in the beautiful country of Perche-Gouët, and even if it is often difficult to fix with precision the date of construction of a church, at least It seems obvious to her that she has been watching over the small village that surrounds her for many centuries – probably not far from ten… It owes her name to Guillaume Gouët. In any case, the last two hundred years have given it many alterations and restorations. Thus the bell tower that a hurricane had brought down was rebuilt in 1827, while the capital which adorned the entrance disappeared a few decades later, serving as a narthex, or more simply as a “caquetoire”. Everything here announces the joy of welcome and the simple peace that a place of prayer requires. The interior is distinguished by the great care taken in maintaining the warm furnishings: painted vault, gallery, benches, paneling, statues and choir woodwork. The altarpiece is illustrated by a pretty painting of the Annunciation. A great harmony emerges from the whole and invites prayer. There was also not far from there near the church a Notre-Dame priory dependent on Marmoutier, where Saint Martin resided.

The Romanesque nave is the oldest part of the church. The choir has a stone vault with ribbed ribs, divided into two bays, in the upper part of the main altar. The stained glass window is from the beginning of the 16th century, it represents the marriage, in 1505, of Marie de Melun and John of Bruges with, behind the two figures, Saint John and the Virgin. The Gothic style sink dates from the 16th century, with a main shelf hollowed out by two round bowls. On the sides are two columns with small carved capitals. In 1625, addition of a side nave. In the 19th century, construction of the castle chapel and the sacristy, then modification of the choir. In 1505 John of Bruges had the choir rebuilt for his wedding. The Notre-Dame de l'Assomption church dates from various periods. The church was built in the 15th and 16th centuries. Originally dependent on the bishopric of Chartres, the parish of Montmirail was only attached to the bishopric of Le Mans in 1801.

The castle of Montmirail is a striking example of the castles of the region. The good news is that you can stay there if you wish, as the castle is now open to the public as a hotel. Make it a weekend run or just appreciate its beauty as you pass by.

with water point and wc nearby! by bike it's always practical!