Le Vauroux: Holiday Apartments and Holiday Homes

The Église du Vauroux is a well-preserved church building constructed at the end of the 16th century. Its façade features geometric brick patterns. The Église du Vauroux has an intricately carved wooden structure depicting the four Evangelists and their traditional attributes. The Asinerie du Vauroux is home to more than 100 male and female donkeys.

Those interested in the Église du Vauroux and the Asinerie du Vauroux may consider renting a holiday apartment in Le Vauroux.

Culture

Le Vauroux was a village of bâtonniers. In 1850, cylindrical sticks for umbrellas, walking sticks, broom handles and rulers were made there. Historically, women in Le Vauroux attached buttons to cards. A visit to the Asinerie du Vauroux also includes a museum of old horse-drawn carriages. The Asinerie du Vauroux offers a guided tour with commentary of its donkey breeding operation.

Landscape

Historically, Le Vauroux had equal areas of pasture and arable land, as well as 200 hectares of forest.

History

The Abbaye de Penthemont, designated a historic site, is located in the vicinity of Le Vauroux. The Abbaye de Gomerfontaine, designated a historic site, is located in the vicinity of Le Vauroux. The Abbaye Saint-Quentin de Beauvais, designated a historic site, is located in the vicinity of Le Vauroux. The Abbaye de Saint-Germer-de-Fly, designated a historic site, is located in the vicinity of Le Vauroux.

Traditions

After an epidemic decimated the population in 1608, a pilgrimage to Notre Dame d’Auneuil was organised. A procession on 1 May travels on foot from the church of Le Vauroux via the Chapelle de la Piété to Auneuil, where a mass is held.

Other places: Saint-Jean-Aux-Bois, Estrées-Saint-Denis, Cuvilly, Rousseloy, Pierrefonds, Abbecourt, Saint-Leu-D'esserent, Clermont

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