Attractions and Places To See around Acon - Top 20

The Château d'Escorpain is a 16th century castle which belonged to the famous Firmin-Didot family of printers and publishers. You can admire the elegant facade and the imposing portal of the castle, classified as historical monuments. You can also discover the surrounding countryside, crossed by the Pluche, a tributary of the Avre. You will appreciate the green landscapes and the peaceful atmosphere of this rural village.

This site now houses an agricultural high school. No matter which road you take to get there, it will be pleasant and surrounded by nature. Ideal for taking an invigorating break. Castle built in the 17th century by the Count of Louviers, perhaps from older elements. The outbuildings (outbuildings, stables, chapel) date from the 18th century: the large stables were built in 1736, the chapel was remodeled in 1771. The dwelling was extensively remodeled in the 19th century; at the start of the 20th century, the architect Lisch restored and enlarged it by adding a square pavilion to the northeast. The regular garden visible on the 18th century plan later became an irregular garden. In the 17th century, the poet Madame Deshoulières (1637-1694) stayed there. Successive owners include the Grimouville family, the Hanivel family, the Clermont-Tonnerres, the Marquise de Kerkoent, the Marquise de Tourzel, governess to the children of Louis XVI, the Duchess of Lorges, the Cro family.

Pretty Town Center of Nonancourt...

Chambray Castle is a residence from the 16th – 17th centuries, which stands on the territory of the French commune of Gouville in the department of Eure, in the Normandy region. The castle is partially listed as a historical monument.

Buying this castle dating originally from the 15th century, Alfred Firmin-Didot, owner of the printing press at Mesnil-sur-l'Estrée, not far from here, undertook the restoration of the building in 1879. In particular, he had the sheepfold transformed into a library. which hosts the works published at the family printing house. His descendants remained the owners of this estate, which they bring back to life through various activities.

Small town steeped in history which was fortified at the beginning of the 12th century before its neighbor Verneuil s/Avre. Because the Avre valley has long been a disputed border between the Kingdom of France and the Duchy of Normandy. Destroyed by the English in 1417, Nonancourt was not rebuilt until 1451. Most of the Saint Martin Church, as well as many half-timbered houses in the town center date from this period. In the 19th century, this town was home to an important textile center with woolen and cotton mills powered by hydraulic power from the river. From this historical past, the town has managed to preserve its town center with its typically Norman appearance and, in addition to the central square, you can discover several old houses as well as the remains of the old ramparts.

The Holy Cross is a term often used in Catholic prayer. Every prayer begins with the “sign of the cross”. It is this sign that Christians have chosen - after that of the fish which signifies the resurrection of the dead - to emphasize the most astonishing Christian originality: Jesus Christ, God the Son (in the uniqueness of the One God Trinity) did not jealously retain the rank which equaled him to God, but he annihilated himself, taking the condition of a servant. Recognized as a man by his appearance, he humbled himself before obedience until death, and death on the Cross, which thus becomes "the Holy Cross". Through the Holy Cross, God shows that he takes upon himself all our suffering. That He did not create them, and that He does not desire it for us. The question of suffering is treated on the Holy Cross, not in a rationalist way, but in a human, complete and initiatory way, revealing the depth of the human question, in all that is spiritual and paradoxical. Our ancestors meditated on this from generation to generation, and named certain churches "Holy Cross" as a sign of their faith and their boldness.

Domain of the chef of the starred restaurant "L'Arpège" in Paris, the cook Alain Passard, who cultivates his vegetable garden there, hence the presence of greenhouses in the gardens. Most of the vegetables on the menu come from here.