Unveil Cesseville, Eure, Haute-Normandie and its wonders

Come and spend a day among France's biggest monuments, all in one park! It's bound to appeal to both young and old! Prepare to explore France and its biggest landmarks in just a few hours by visiting the France Miniature park. Set off on a trip through France and discover 117 monuments reproduced at 1:30 scale and in the setting of a five-hectare park set out in the form of a map of France. Admire all of France's most beautiful sites, from Paris' most beautiful monuments in minature form, to Versailles, the Chateaux of the Loire region, the Auvergne Volcanoes, the Arles Amphitheatre, gothic and roman architecture, Normandy, Mont Saint-Michel and more... On this unconventional yet cultural tour you will find out the stories behind many French monuments. An attractions area, based upon the regions of France is also to be found in the park. Find inspiration for your future trips to France at France Miniature!

A special place, assembling a collection of objects associated with the famous French composer in the house where he was born: Claude Debussy's birthplace is located in the historic quarter of Saint-Germain-en-Laye. It was in this 17-century house in the town that Claude Debussy was born, on 22 August 1862, and spent his early childhood. His father ran a china shop on the ground floor. After the composer's death in 1918, it soon became the main gathering place of his many admirers. Once inside, you will discover a wonderful little inner courtyard, where a splendid wooden staircase will lead you up to the museum. The museum, officially recognised as a 'Maison des illustres' ('Houses of the Famous'), displays objects and photographs that help provide a better understanding of the composer's creative process. In fact, Debussy liked to surround himself with objects from different places and artistic movements, which influenced his music. For example, a Japanese lacquered panel, which came from his Parisian mansion, depicting two fish swimming under a willow, musically metamorphosed into 'Poissons d'or', a piano piece (1907). A small museum but a grand tribute to one of France's greatest composers!

Located in the heart of Impressionist country, close to Paris, Saint-Germain-en-Laye and Versailles, the serviced apartments of Residhome Carrières La Défense benefit from an outstanding location. The residential hotel is close to the picturesque town centre, restaurants and shops. It is within easy reach of Paris and the business district of La Défense, with fast access to RER A and Transilien rail services. Carrières-sur-Seine is a town with a country feel. For nearly two centuries it has been the charming green backdrop to pleasant walks, with its Parc de la Mairie (a classified "monument historique" site), washhouse, tithe warehouse, troglodyte houses, windmill, etc. Other sites and features in the area include: the Château de Versailles, the Château de Monte Cristo, a ride aboard the Dénicheur, the Impressionist cruise, the Serre aux Papillons (butterfly farm), the Parc Zoologique de Thoiry, and the Club Hippique de la Jonction at Saint-Germain-en-Laye (riding stables - hacking in the national forest), the Golf de l'Ile Fleurie, etc.

The Grand Trianon was built in 1687 by Jules Hardouin-Mansart. Thus, the King Louis XIV could escape from all the ceremony of the Court and relax in the company of his concubines. The Grand Trianon is based on the Italian architecture and invites you to poetry and wandering. One little story: the Grand Trianon used to be surrounded by thousands of flowers in pots that were changed every day. Even now, this tradition is carried on every season. The display was amazing: we could admire flowerbeds of all colours and we could smell lots of scents. Thereafter, the Grand Trianon was frequented by Napoleon Bonaparte and the French Presidents.

The Petit Trianon was built between 1763 and 1768 by the architect Gabriel, requested by Madame de Pompadour, mistress then friend of king Louis XV. Mme de Pompadour was the former mistress of the king but still his friend. She was the instigator of this little palace, built by Gabriel from 1763 to 1768 near the botanical gardens and the new menagerie to entertain him with one of his passions : sciences. To please the Marchioness, always aware of the last trend, the architect changed his rocky aesthetics to adopt pure lines and cubic shape. It was the latest architectural style, called “the Greek style”. It is not as simple as it looks like : each frontage is different, built to reply to its surrounding : the Courtyard, the French Garden and its lovely pavilion, the Botanical Garden and the Flower Garden. Even inside we find a modern style. The decoration of the Small Trianon is more simple than the rest of the estate. It is not about materials, you will notice the absence of gold for example, but more about the fineness and elegance of the sculptures dedicate, like the palace, to nature. Sadly, Mme de Pompadour died before the completion of the Palace in 1764. Nowadays it keeps the souvenir of an other inhabitant : Louis XVI made a gift of the Trianon Estate to his queen Marie-Antoinette in 1774. She lived there a distant life from the court, maybe too distant for some of the courtier.

The Fournaise museum proposes a meeting with the artist during a show, punctuated by digital animations and videos, in the middle of the atmosphere recreated by the sets of theaters. of the museum. One hundred years after his death, Renoir is back in Chatou hologram! Familiarly, he tells us about his vision of painting, the harsh criticisms of his contemporaries, his workshop secrets, his loves, his relatives ... and the fertile inspiration drawn from the banks of the Seine. At the time of the first scandals, Durand-Ruel and some amateurs give him a decisive support by buying him paintings. Alphonse Fournaise is one of the first! He ordered his portrait and that of his daughter for 200 francs. For more than ten years, Renoir made frequent stays at home and around Chatou where he painted about thirty paintings. Aged nearly forty, he began the ambitious Breakfast of the Boaters. This painting, painted on the balcony of the Maison Fournaise, is the result of long research. The painter feels then that he has arrived "at the end of impressionism". This great admirer of the masters of the Italian Renaissance dreams of making this work a bridge between Veronese, Raphael and the modern life of his century. Retained at the Fournaise by his painting in 1880, he wrote to Monsieur de Bellio: "You will not regret your trip. It is the most beautiful place around Paris. " To complete your experience in the footsteps of Renoir, go back in time on the Fournaise hamlet thanks to the virtual reality helmets, wander among the characters of the Breakfast of the boaters with the tactile tablets or create your own work according to the master in painting Virtual. In this unprecedented show, technology offers an innovative, fun and surprising approach to an immersive journey in the heart of the painter's Impressionist years in Chatou. - Departures of visits every 30 minutes. Come 15 to 20 minutes in advance. - Duration of the show: about 60 minutes

This little gem awaits you on the Ile des Impressionnistes in Chatou : visit the workshops of the Sequana association ! In addition to the visit of the worshop, short cruises aboard the electric-powered boat "Chloé" are possible in spring and summer. Sequana restores and sometimes buids replicas of the boats used during the boating era: yoles, 'périssoires' (a type of dinghy), canoes and sailing boats. The association also does historical research and takes part in various nautical events and festivals. In Spring and Summer, Chloé, an electric boat, accepts 9 passengers in addition to the pilot and the sailor for a guided tour on the Seine. In times of Covid, cruises are limited to 6 people or 9 if they belong to the same family.

ArrayYour Experience Use Your Passport to Tour the Château de Versailles Your ticket gives you access to the most famous places within the royal estate including the Royal Palace, the Park, Gardens, Marie Antoinette’s Estate, and entry to any exhibitions on show at the time of your visit. If you plan to visit on a Friday, Saturday or Sunday, it’s worth paying the extra €8 for an upgraded Passport ticket, which includes access to the Musical Fountain and Garden shows. Learn About the French Monarchy with the Help of a Multilingual Audio Guide Upon entering the Palace, collect your complimentary audio guide from one of the two pick-up counters located on the ground floor, one at the entrance to the Apartment Ladies and the other at the entrance to the Gallery of Castles. Audio guides are available in 11 languages: Spanish, Chinese, English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese and Russian. Begin your visit by exploring the ornate King and Queen's State Apartments. Learn about the French monarchy and peek into the private lives of the infamous King Louis XIV and Marie Antoinette. Next, make your way to the glittering Hall of Mirrors. Designed to protect the ornate walls and ceilings from smoke, the hall’s 357 mirrors were strategically placed to reflect the light of candles. With just a few flames, the reflection from so many mirrors was enough to light up the whole hall! Explore 250 Acres of Gorgeously Landscaped Lawns and Fountains After admiring the inside of the Palace, head outdoors and take in the grandeur of the estate’s impressive architecture. Stroll along the cobblestone grounds, through the beautiful French gardens, and pass by the gorgeous Versailles fountains. Next, stop by the Estate of Marie Antoinette and discover the life and antics of the Queen at the Petit Trianon. Walk around the Village of the Queen and English gardens, then see where Marie Antoinette built her own house, a Mill, a Preparation Dairy, a Cave, a Belvedere and the magnificent Temple of Love where lovers get engage. At the Carrosses Gallery, travel back in time as you explore carriages, coaches, sculptures and other artifacts left behind by the French Monarch. If you’re short on time and would prefer to skip the long lines, a Versailles skip-the-line entry ticket will allow you to save your time. If you’d like to maximize your time at the palace of Versailles and get a more in depth Castle experience, click here. Each year, it is estimated that approximately 5 million people visit the Palace of Versailles, and between 8 and 10 million people walk its gardens. A place of immense beauty, Versailles stands as a symbol of France’s monarchy and its glorious history.

Listed as a World Heritage Site for 1979 years, the Château de Versailles is one of the finest achievements of 17th century French art. The Château and the Trianon estate are open every day except Monday. The Château opens at 9am, the Trianon estate only opens from 12pm. The Park and gardens are open every day and free of charge (access to the gardens is subject to a charge on the days of the Grandes Eaux Musicales and Nocturnes and during the Jardins Musicaux). Access to the Park only through the Queen's Gate (for pedestrians, cyclists and vehicles every day), through the Saint-Antoine Gate (for pedestrians and cyclists every day and for vehicles at weekends and public holidays) and through the Sailors' Gate (for pedestrians and cyclists every day) from 7am to 8.30pm, with the last access at 6.15pm in the high season and from 8am to 6pm in the low season The Hall of Mirrors, the King's Apartments, the Museum of French History: over the centuries, the Palace of Versailles, the seat of power until 1789, has never ceased to expand. At the beginning, it was only a modest castle built by Louis XIII for hunting. However, Louis XIV chose this site to build the palace we know today, a symbol of royal absolutism and the embodiment of French classical art. In the 1670s, Louis XIV had the Grand Apartments of the King and Queen fitted out. The most emblematic achievement of these spaces, places of parade and reception par excellence, remains the Hall of Mirrors designed by Mansart. In the following century, the extensions continued, notably with the construction of the Chapel and the Opera House. The Château now has 63,154 m2 divided into 2,300 rooms. Although the Château lost its vocation as the official seat of power in 1789, in the 19th century it had a new destiny: to become the Museum of the History of France, as desired by Louis-Philippe, who came to the throne in 1830. Many of the rooms in the Château then housed the new collections retracing the great events of French history, which were enriched until the beginning of the 20th century.

ArrayWhat to Expect Begin your visit by exploring the ornate King and Queen's State Apartments. Learn about the French monarchy and peek into the private lives of the infamous King Louis XIV and Marie Antoinette. Next, make your way to the glittering Hall of Mirrors. Designed to protect the ornate walls and ceilings from smoke, the hall’s 357 mirrors were strategically placed to reflect the light of candles. With just a few flames, the reflection from so many mirrors was enough to light up the whole hall! After admiring the inside of the Palace, head outdoors and take in the grandeur of the estate’s impressive architecture. Stroll along the cobblestone grounds and pass by the gorgeous Versailles fountains. At the Carrosses Gallery, travel back in time as you explore carriages, coaches, sculptures and other artifacts left behind by the French Monarch. If you’re short on time or would prefer to skip the long entry lines, a Versailles skip-the-line entry ticket will allow you to save anywhere from 1-3 hours of waiting. If you happen to visit the Palace on a Tuesday, Saturday or Sunday, consider opting for a Versailles Passport ticket and catch one of the famous water fountain and musical shows. Each year, it is estimated that approximately 5 million people visit the Palace of Versailles, and between 8 and 10 million people walk its gardens. A place of immense beauty, Versailles stands as a symbol of France’s monarchy and its glorious history.

A 12 hectares park where you can see the castle, the dovecote and gardens recreated according to the old plans.

Stop in Le Neubourg, a land of flax and cereals, and discover an important and unusual heritage. With its shops and its market held on Wednesday mornings, considered as one of the most important ones in the Eure Department, Le Neubourg is a busy town with authentic heritage sites. The ruins of the old castle, the square Dupont de l'Eure, the listed church, the Ecorchés Anatomy museum, the Château du Champ-de-Bataille are part of the town's highlights. Just like many Norman towns, Le Neubourg welcomed some crowned heads: Henry Beauclerc, Stephen of Blois, Margaret of France, etc. and some illustrious figures: Corneille, Dupont de l'Eure, etc. The Tourist Information Centre is located in the former train station that borders the Evreux - Bec Hellouin Greenway.

In the heart of the Eure, Saint Pierre and Saint Paul's Church takes centre stage in the main square of the busy Norman town of Le Neubourg. It was rebuilt in the 15th century on the site of a former sanctuary and is characterized by its triangular choir and its three naves. Inside, have a look at its opulent furniture and the splendid retable, which was fully restored in 1987 by Norman craftsmen: its paintings, its gold decoration, its marble columns and its 17th century painting have regained their bygone splendour.

During the 19th century, Doctor Auzoux created what he called "les Ecorchés", anatomical models made of paper paste that would sell throughout the world and train generations of doctors. The museum displays this significant legacy - the only one of its kind in the world - and this unusual and very precise know-how: a model of a human body that requires 2,000 numbered parts! It also displays species of fauna and flora including a Tsetse fly, a bee, a fern and an algae.

Close to the splendid Château du Champ de Bataille, come and learn more about the Norman fauna and flora. In the heart of the rich farming region of Le Neubourg, the 250-ha woods of the Château du Champ-de-Bataille showcases perfectly the significant natural heritage composed by the forests in the Eure Department. Follow the discovery trail to learn more about the diverse plant species. It follows 1.5 km (1 mile) of paths and provides a pleasant breath of fresh air. The information panels that punctuate the walk allow you to better understand the local fauna and flora, their wealth and their diversity. Please note: the Allée du Champ de Bataille is currently closed to visitors. You can park behind the trees and walk through Vitot/Vitotel to reach the wood from behind.

In a meander of the river Seine, south of Rouen, come and have a walk in a forest with a diversity of stands. The state forest of Bord-Louviers, which used to belong to the Dukes of Normandy, offers a great diversity of trees with a pine forest in the northern terraces facing the river Seine, a beech grove in the central plain and mainly oak trees in the southern plateaus. With walking trails criss-crossing the 4,593-ha wood, it forms a vast "playground". You will be able to choose between 8 waymarked walking trails (from 1.6 km to 12 km), 2 botanical trails (2 and 3.4 km) and several hiking trails. Eight remarkable trees have been recognized and awarded the "Remarkable Wooded Area" certification. Map of the forest available at the Tourist Information Centre. Along your walk, you might catch sight of some deer or wild boars. The forest is home to a wide range of plant species and shelters about fifty ponds. Be careful, hunting is allowed in the forest of Bord: from October to February before you leave, check the hunting areas on the website of the French National Forest Office (www.onf.fr/enforet/bord-louviers).

Discover the 5 themes of this new museum: the collections history, sciences in Elbeuf, life in Seine, human occupation, the local natural environment and the textile. You can also visit the Architecture and Heritage Center of Interpretation created with the label Art and History, that gives you educational and interactive tools to understand the land evolution. This museum and the Archives Department are gathered in the Blin plant, a famous place of the town textile industry.

We produce the classic white, blonde and amber beers, but we also produce seasonal and event beers... Specialized in tasting and aperitif beers, the SeptanteSix Normandy Brewery loves the side and it shows in its creations. You will be able to savor a double white Coriandre of character which is 6% Vol Alc., a Blonde named Zest d'amour infused with caramelized orange peel, the remarkable Hurricane aged in Bourbon, the surprising signature Calvados Drouin VSOP...and about fifteen other recipes permanently! The SeptanteSix Brewery offers workshops to learn all about the making of this drink. There are after-work tours followed by tastings to share, Food Pairing evenings with privatization of the premises, which allow you to match food and beers to perfection, and finally half-day expert brewing sessions, which allow you to come and brew your own beer on our premises, meal and tasting included. We also offer group visits for associations and companies, with the possibility of catering for up to 80 people (access for people with reduced mobility). The SeptanteSix Brewery, it is also an offer for the professionals! Craft beer gift boxes of 3 to 12 beers, customized tasting workshops and on your site if needed, meetings and customer incentives, privatization of our brewery, rental of taps and personalized labels... Consult us for custom-made solutions.

Housing the National Centre for Circus Arts offering live performances, the Theatre Circus of Elbeuf has a programme of thirty performances or so and welcomes from 20,000 to 30,000 spectators each season. Built in 1892 and renovated in 2007, the Elbeuf Theatre Circus is also an important heritage site, listed a Historic Monument, and is one of the eight remaining permanent circuses in France. It is the only one to have a scenic space made up of an oval track and a proscenium theatre, which makes it the only one of its kind. With three main purposes, the Elbeuf Theatre Circus is all at the same time a place of artistic creation, production and live performances as well as artistic education with an international scope.

In Louviers, in Normandy, about thirty minutes away from Rouen, explore a this little pond of great ecological interest. Located in the town of Louviers and dug by men, Saint-Lubin Pond looks like a mere puddle used to catch rainwater. But if you take a closer look, you will see the importance of this ecosystem. This pond, a refuge for the fauna and flora of the wetlands, is indeed of outstanding ecological interest!

The chef of this restaurant by the Seine mixes traditional Norman cooking with savours of North Africa using only fresh local products. A very good service.

Welcome to the Auberge du Pressoir, a restaurant located in Igoville. On the road between Louviers and Rouen, after the bridge that spans the river Seine, you can easily see the pretty building that houses the Auberge du Pressoir. You can make the most of the terrace and its flowers in summer. It offers a quick service for groups and coach operators. Jean-Marc Collet serves classical and creative cuisine in keeping with culinary traditions. Come and try our cuisine, our set menu or à la carte menu with our homemade duck Foie Gras, our daily fish and our chocolate fondant cake. The dishes on the menu are complemented by a generous range of wines and wines by the glass. Come and tickle your taste buds in its charming rustic Norman setting with warm colours.

Air conditioned establishment, the relais d'Alsace offers a menu mixing Normandy specialities with dishes from Alsace. Do not hesitate to sit on the flowered terrace on warm days! 3 minutes away from the cinema, car parks nearby, the relais welcomes you 7 days a week, at lunchtime and in the evening.

In a simple setting that perfectly combines the charm of old beams, contemporary furniture and modern colours, Xavier Buzieux offers relevant seasonal dishes with surprising flavours. Known as one of the best restaurants in Evreux, food lovers are sure to spend a delicious time in a pleasant and elegant setting. By the reception, there is a little shopping corner where the chef sells a selection of local products.

Typically Norman half-timbered house where you will enjoy the peaceful and relaxing setting. Self-catering holiday cottage situated not far from the owners' house with a separate entrance and garden. Come and stay in this holiday accommodation located close to some of the most important heritage sites in Normandy: the Domaine d'Harcourt comprising a medieval castle and an exceptional arboretum, the oldest one in France, and the magnificent Château du Champ de Bataille and its French garden in Le Neubourg. Cycle along the Greenway that connects Evreux to Pont-Authou to explore the village of Bec-Hellouin.

Tastefully restored with authentic materials, this stable located on the farm, offers a modern decoration. Bright and with access to a children playground, this well-equipped gite will allow you discover the landscapes and the treasures of the Oison Valley. A 400m² fenced garden. Ground floor: living room with kitchen area, shower room with toilet. 1st floor: 1 landing bedroom (1 dble bed and 1 sgle bed), 1 bedroom (1 sgle bed). Electric heating, microwave. Slide, swings, play house, sandpit. Activities on site by request: Mountain bike rental, horse carriage and donkey rides...

Overlooking the Oison valley, 2 up to date bedrooms. A warm welcome plus an original and modern decoration. Breakfast at the owners' house, very elegant and copious, it will make you feel at home and ease contact. Mountain bike rental, donkey rides. Located in an annex, in the old farmyard facing the owners' house, it guarantees privacy. On the 1st floor, 1 bedroom for 2 people (1 double bed) and 1 bedroom for 4 people (1 bed of 160cm and 2 single beds) nicely furbished. Private adjoining bathroom and detached toilet. On the ground floor, a kitchen at your disposal. Tourist tax applies.

This beautiful house with colorful half-timbered frames, in the middle of its pretty landscaped garden is the ideal holiday home ! Jacques and Eric wanted it to be elegant, friendly and very comfortable : on the garden side, you can enjoy the various spaces equipped for your meals in the open air under the superb decorated charm, for a nap in a hammock, picking red fruits or some vegetables in the garden in season. On the interior side, the character of this old farmhouse blends perfectly with a very modern decor and comfort. Everyone will find their favorite little corner and activity there, between the very cocooning lounge in front of a beautiful blaze, the library, the leisure area with table football, the game of darts, board games, the games console, the bar area. for a coffee break, and why not a friendly cooking workshop. Your hosts have thought of everything ; they live right next door and can give you their tips on the region. Ground floor: entrance hall, large, welcoming living room with old terracotta tiles and exposed timber framing, lounge area with fireplace and beautiful dining area. Kitchen next door separated by a bar, utility room. Two large bedrooms, each with a 160x200 separable double bed and desk, one with its own bathroom with walk-in shower. Second shower room and separate toilet. Upstairs, beautiful lounge-leisure area : according to your desires, cocoon lounge for a moment of reading or TV (Netflix and children's channels) or friendly games room between the Xbox one console (with games), the table football, a game of darts or a board game ; also 2 spacious bedrooms with double separable bed 160x200 and a small shower room with wc. Everything is really comfortable and very well equipped. The large garden is closed and is about 5000 m² of which about 2000 are private. You are right next to the exceptional Château du Champ de Bataille, its gardens and golf course, or Neubourg, a lively town.

You will be staying in an exceptional place in the grounds of the Château d'Argeronne, ideally located to explore Normandy. The owners welcome you to their house, the Pommier Doux, where they have designed 4 bright, comfortable and well-presented guest rooms.

This quiet holiday accommodation for 2 provides a relaxing stay in the countryside (can sleep 1 or 2 children). At the Domaine du Bosc Normand, in the Eure Department in Normandy, the large and peaceful garden planted with flowers will be ideal to unwind thanks to the garden furniture available. You will be able to wander around the orchard and go and see the two hens at the far end of the property. Ten minutes away from Le Neubourg with its big market, its Ecorché Anatomy Museum and its nice shops, ten minutes away from the Château du Champ de Bataille, and ten minutes away from Harcourt and Bec Hellouin. You will have a 30 sq m (323 sq ft) studio flat with a bathroom (shower), a large living room with a kitchen area and a convertible sofa bed, as well as a bedroom with wardrobe. Bed linen included. You will be ideally located to go and explore Normandy, enjoy its leisure parks and picturesque villages.

Between Paris and the Norman coast, imagine a very bucolic landscape, a hotel nestled in a Historic Building boasting its old stones and half-timbering, and a two-hectare garden... You will undoubtedly fall in love with the Manoir de Surville! Camille and Hugues will receive you in a friendly and warm atmosphere and have 11 cosy and bright bedrooms that have a simple yet refined decor. Your stay will be marked by delicious seasonal cuisine, reverie in the lounge by the fireplace and some relaxing time in the spa...

The Chef, Jordan, will allow you to enjoy seasonal, gourmet and inventive cuisine in a warm and modern setting. He works with seasonal produce to treat both the eye and the taste buds. Make the most of the pleasure of a friendly setting, of sitting down together at the table, of sharing authentic dishes, of bringing back good memories and being welcomed like old friends. The kitchen's philosophy echoes the essence of the place and can be summed up in one word: "simplicity". What lies behind is a high level of requirement in terms of quality of the produce and short supply networks. These two requirements are what makes a good restaurant: "what we are interested in is taste". Here, only one menu, the menu of the moment, of the day which evolves with the daily market and consists in a starter, a main course, cheese and a dessert. Three-star Ecotable certification.

Come and stay in Normandy in this holiday cottage ideally located between Le Neubourg and Evreux. Close to the owner's house, the holiday cottage is detached and not overlooked. It is located next to an orchard and comprises a terrace and private car park. Bright and spacious, it is built with natural materials (bonded wood wool for insulation) to bring comfort and well-being. It provides a pleasant and relaxing setting in the heart of the Norman countryside. Giverny and Claude Monet's house and garden, Rouen, "the city of a hundred steeples" and its outstanding medieval heritage are located 45 minutes away. On site or nearby, you will enjoy: the typical market in Le Neubourg with many local producers, the tree-top adventure park, the Greenway Evreux-Le Bec Hellouin, the numerous walks and trails, the vast fields that are especially in spring when flax and rapeseed are in full bloom. But also: the city of Evreux with its promenade along the Iton river, its cathedral, its museum and Gisacum (a remarkable Gallo-roman site), Le Bec-Hellouin and its renowned abbey, the Domaine d'Harcourt with a medieval castle and an exceptional arboretum (the oldest one in France), the magnificent Château du Champ de Bataille and its French garden, etc.