Culture
The Place de La Saussaye complex comprises the collegiate church, the lime trees in front of the church’s west façade, lawns, the cemetery, the enclosure of the old well, and the gateway with two unequal bases dating from the 14th century. It has been listed as a protected site since 18 July 1931.
Those considering La Saussaye as a travel destination may wish to rent a holiday apartment.
The Collégiale Saint-Louis is dedicated to Saint Louis and was built by Guillaume d’Harcourt between 1307 and 1317. It was built on the remains of the d’Harcourt family chapel and was destroyed by fires in 1553 and 1875. One of its chapels displays objects belonging to the Charitons.
On the lawn in front of the town hall, there is a well 85 metres deep. In the past, monks had water drawn there by the so-called “bordiers” – poor and indebted rural inhabitants. At the Maison du sonneur, a striking plaster bell can be seen on the half-timbered gable; it served as a sign for the former resident who held this function.
Historical features are also visible outside the collegiate church. The Saut du Loup is a still-visible, deep ditch without a bank that protected the entrance to an estate and, formerly, the château. The Porte d’en haut can still be seen near the “pelouse”.
Walking Routes
The blue-marked Saint-Nicolas de Bosc Asselin circular route is 10 kilometres long and starts at the Place du Cloître in La Saussaye.
The Saint-Louis walking tour includes nine stops and takes about an hour. On this tour, visitors can observe birds, plants and insects.
“La Saussaye au fil des mares” is a footpath that enables visitors to discover La Saussaye.
