For a stay in Lanneray, architectural history, garden variety and a walk with a specified distance offer different points of focus. The Église Saint-Pierre is a historic landmark and also the starting point for the “Autour de Bois Bertrand” circular walk. The Chapelle Saint-Pierre de Vouvray, Château de la Touche Hersant and Jardin de la Duchaylatière add their own distinct features. This allows you to decide in advance whether architecture, gardens or a walk will be the main focus of your stay.

Église Saint-Pierre: History and Vault

The Église Saint-Pierre was already in existence in the 12th century and belonged to the Abbey of La Madeleine de Châteaudun. Its restored vault adds a specific architectural feature to this historical context: its shape is reminiscent of the inverted hull of a ship. This comparison draws attention to the form of the vault, while the church’s affiliation with the abbey establishes a historical connection. For travellers interested in architectural forms, these are two distinct points of interest: a striking shape and the church’s relationship with the abbey.

The Chapelle Saint-Pierre de Vouvray

Another building named Saint-Pierre is the Chapelle Saint-Pierre de Vouvray; the full names help distinguish it from the Église Saint-Pierre in Lanneray. It appears to date from the 12th century. The chapel was built at the foot of the valley near the Loir to serve the needs of the local residents. Its key features are therefore a cautiously worded date, its valley location and its original purpose. Compared with the Église Saint-Pierre, the emphasis here is on the location and purpose of the building, while the church in Lanneray also stands out for its connection with the abbey and its vault.

Gardens Through the Seasons

The Jardin de la Duchaylatière comprises several gardens that offer a variety of features throughout the year. The grounds include plant collections featuring hydrangeas, rhododendrons and azaleas. The garden thus offers two specific perspectives: its layout as several gardens and the named plant groups. The seasons are also part of its character. This offers a distinct focus for planning your trip alongside architectural history and walking; the plants mentioned also give the garden theme a more tangible character.

Château de la Touche Hersant

The Château de la Touche Hersant is listed as a historic monument. Visitors can see the moats and towers; only the exterior areas are open to visitors. Opening dates vary by season. Check the dates before your visit and plan accordingly. Two separate aspects help put the site into context: the château is listed as a historic monument, while visits are limited to the exterior areas.

Circular Walk Starting at the Église Saint-Pierre

The “Autour de Bois Bertrand” circular walk starts at the Église Saint-Pierre in Lanneray, is 11.1 km long and takes about 3 hours and 30 minutes. The starting point, distance and estimated duration provide a clear framework for the walk and make it easier to plan your time in broad terms. Allow time for your own breaks in addition to the approximately three and a half hours. Before setting out, check the current signage and local conditions. The church is therefore both a historic landmark and the named starting point for the route; you can take these two aspects into account separately when planning.

Discover more destinations: La Loupe, Sainte-Gemme-Moronval, Nogent-Le-Rotrou, Rouvres, Manou, Champagne, Happonvilliers, Morainville.

See the broader travel guide: Eure-Et-Loir.