L'histoire en chemin
This is a beautiful itinerary located in the Vendômois Perche, where natural spaces (river below the valley, wooded areas and hedged farmland), historical monuments and remarkable remains mingle. Note that the St-Lubin pond is landscaped and shaded, ideal for a rest or a picnic.
Starting from Fréteval, a space rich in history and nature is offered to you along this route in Perche Vendômois.
Rich natural heritage, with the river Loir on the western part of the itinerary, or the Bois du Refuge on the eastern part.
Rich historical heritage with the church of St-Nicolas, a Romanesque church built in the 11th century with remarkable stained glass windows; the castle of Fréteval, whose keep built around the year 1100 is one of the oldest circular keeps in France; and the Tour de Grisset, the remains of an ancient "cella" of a Gallo-Roman temple dating from the 2nd century, unique in Northern Europe.
Nearby are the Etang St-Lubin and the Château de Rocheux (castle of enigmas) which takes you on a quest for the treasure of King Philippe Auguste.
