Fréteval

Fréteval

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GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION CLOSEST TOWNS
TownFrétevalMorée at 2.8 km (3 min)
Insee code41095Lignières at 4.6 km (7 min)
Postcode41160Saint-Hilaire-la-Gravelle at 6.3 km (7 min)
Latitude47.8894580Pezou at 7.3 km (6 min)
Longitude1.2088770Beauvilliers at 8.4 km (9 min)
AltitudeFrom 85 to 151 metersLisle at 9.8 km (9 min)
Surface20.49 km²Moisy at 10.1 km (10 min)
Population1032 inhabitantsBrévainville at 10.2 km (12 min)
Density49 inhabitants/km²Oucques at 11 km (12 min)
Chief townBlois (at 38 km, 41 min)Saint-Firmin-des-Prés at 11.1 km (11 min)
DepartmentLoir-et-CherRenay at 11.2 km (11 min)
RegionCentreSearch another town
LOCATION

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SIGHTSEEING
  • Medieval castle of the 11th century Fréteval:
  • Fréteval feudal castle, on its original site of 4.50 ha, its three lines of defense, also has a dungeon, a real witness of the first generation of dungeons to both circular and stone (flint here).
  • Surprisingly, the concept of massive and austere fortress had to concede here, influenced by female historians, a bit of comfort and refinement, by accepting, in the stage of habitation, the checkerboard-ass chalk, down The relief of the Snake Lady, the gallery-balcony.
  • Geographically castle steps, it was a hotbed of tumultuous relations between the Plantagenets and the Kingdom of France: Henry met Thomas Becket-second King of England, Philip Augustus Fight Richard the Lionheart, but also conventions of marriage .. .
  • Visit throughout the year.
  • Free guided tours every Saturday and Sunday afternoons from June 26 to October 10. Guided tour by the rest of the year.
  • Tour Grisset:
  • "Cella" of a Roman temple from the 2nd century. This rare structure erected in Western Europe, saved not restored. The site also includes spa excavated around 1960.
  • Free visit.
  • Saint-Nicolas
  • Romanesque church of the eleventh. Remarkable windows evoking the famous dispute Henry Plantagenet-Thomas a Becket second and the Miracle of Oats.
  • Free visit.
  • Free guided tours on request.
  • Maison du Tourisme
  • Permanent exhibition "Fréteval and France in the Middle Ages."
  • Temporary exhibitions from May to October (painting, floral art, pyrography, watercolors ...).
  • Free admission.
  • Opening hours: From May to October: Tuesday to Sunday from 14h to 18h.
  • Footpaths.
Detailed information
TransportTrain station of Freteval-Moree
MonumentsCastle of Fréteval

ATTRACTIONS, LEISURES AND ACTIVITES AROUND
  • Busloup (7 km): Chapel of St. Radegund.
  • Mouldy (10 km): Church of St Mary Magdalen altarpiece remarkable ranked 17th century.
  • Saint-Jean-Froidmentel (13 km): equestrian tourism center.
  • Oucques (11 km): Golf.
  • Semerville (19 km): winery (visit the farm and wine cellar).
  • Hiking paths: 11 homers Petite Hiking (guidebook on sale at the Tourist Office).
  • Vendôme (20 km).
  • Thore la Rochette (28 km): Tourist train Loir Valley, house wine and products of Soils Vendomois.
  • Boursay (30 km): Botany House.
  • Talcy Castle (31 km).
  • Montoire-sur-le-Loir (37 km) Museum of Love (historic site of the Second World War), Musikenfête (museum show of music).
  • Chateau de Blois (38 km).
  • Lavardin (42 km): is part of the Most Beautiful Villages of France.
  • Commandery Arville (44 km).
  • Troo (47 km): troglodyte city.
  • Couture-sur-le-Loir (52 km): Possonnière Manor (birthplace of Pierre de Ronsard).
  • Artins (55 km): Garden of Mardelle.
  • Chateau de Chambord (71 km).
PHOTOS
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Tower Grisset
Fréteval feudal castle of the 11th century
 
Medieval castle of Fréteval
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WEATHER
Tuesday 14 February
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Min. 2°C - Max. 5°C
Wednesday 15 February
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Min. 1°C - Max. 6°C
Thursday 16 February
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Min. 2°C - Max. 7°C
BEDS & BREAKFASTS 
Le marchais pilot    
9.5
Saint-Hilaire-la-Gravelle
Met Mrs. Ghislain Cousin offer 3 guest rooms, including 1 ch family in a green, enclosed heated swimming pool available, located between 20 km and Châteaudun Vendome and 1 km RN10.,...
Located 3.8 km from Fréteval50 € the double room 
La belle vallée    
9.5
Saint-Firmin-des-Prés
6 km to vendome three rooms in a farm field trees and duXVIIé S.grand fleuripetite dispo. Jeux kitchen for children, breakfast room jardin. Petit jams maison. Tarif 48 € for 2 peop...
Located 10.1 km from Fréteval50 € the double room 
La Borde, proche de Vendôme    
9.2
Danzé
It isn't really a castle, rather a manor house in the French countryside. We welcome you in 5 comfortable and nicely decorated bedrooms. As the house is surrounded by a park and a forest...
Located 11.9 km from FrétevalFrom 54 € to 69 € the double room 

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VACATION RENTALS 
Les Métairies
La Ville-aux-Clercs
Independent cottage converted into a ground floor. In a shady park, private garden. Living room, kitchenette, bathroom, WC. 1 bedromm. 2 pers. (1 bed 140), 1 bedroom. 2 pers. (2 bed...
Located 10.6 km from FrétevalFrom 235 € to 340 € per week 
La lissiere et l'ermitiere
Mer
In the countryside, 2 houses of nature which can comfortably accommodate 12 and 8 4 people in the closed park of the castle of Beaumont. On site heated swimming pool and tennis. Near...
Located 30 km from FrétevalFrom 920 € to 1440 € per week 

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HOTELS
Le Manoir De La Foret     
8.2
La Ville-aux-Clercs
Standing majestically in the heart of the Vendôme forest, this manor used to be the viscount of Rochefoucauld's base when he fancied a spot of hunting. With its ivy-covered facade,...
Located 8.6 km from FrétevalRoom from 60 €
Balladins Vendome     
7.7
Vendôme
With free Wi-Fi in all rooms and free private parking, the Balladins Vendome offers comfortable accommodation and a friendly welcome between Tours and Orléans. Situated on the road...
Located 12.8 km from FrétevalRoom from 48 €
Capricorne     
9
Vendôme
This hotel is located in the centre of in Vendome in the Loir-et-Cher region, a 15-minute walk from the Trinity Abbey. It offers en suite rooms and free Wi-Fi. Each guest room at the...
Located 14.4 km from FrétevalRoom from 52 €

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Loir-et-Cher
Hotel Mercure Blois Centre
Mercure Blois Centre is located in the heart of Blois, on Quai Saint Jean. It offers an indoor heated pool, a sauna, steam...
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