Montigny-sur-Avre: Vacation Rentals and Holiday Homes

The Château de Montigny-sur-Avre was probably built in approximately three construction phases between around 1640 and 1720. The classification as a Monument historique on October 14, 1963, covers the façades and roofs of the château, the façades and roofs of the outbuildings and entrance pavilions, the moats, the gate, the forecourt, the park, and the Allée du Larry.

Culture and History

The Château de Montigny-sur-Avre organizes and presents art exhibitions. Its grounds can be visited by appointment.

The Église Saint-Martin in Montigny-sur-Avre dates from the 12th and 15th centuries, has Renaissance stained-glass windows, and is protected as a Monument historique. Saint François de Laval was born in Montigny-sur-Avre on April 30, 1623, and baptized in the village church. In the 17th century, he went to Québec to evangelize there and became the first bishop and founder of the Séminaire de Québec.

Landscapes and Regional Discoveries

The “Avre de Nature” route begins in the heart of the village of Montigny-sur-Avre. It presents the history, landscapes, and architectural heritage of the municipalities of Montigny-sur-Avre and Courteilles in a valley that extends across two départements and two regions.

In the vicinity of Montigny-sur-Avre is the Église de la Madeleine, a church. In the wider region around Montigny-sur-Avre are the ruins of the Château de La Ferté-Vidame, the Château de Louye, a château, and the Château de Sorel, a château.

Other Places

Other places: Le Gué-De-Longroi, Bonneval, Cloyes-Sur-Le-Loir, Saint-Lucien, Luce, Vaupillon, Rouvres, Chapelle-Guillaume.

To the broader travel overview: Eure-Et-Loir.