Happonvilliers

Happonvilliers

Travel guide and tourist information

Travel guide and tourist information

GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION
Town	Happonvilliers
Insee code	28192
Postcode	28480
Latitude	48.3259890
Longitude	1.1091120
Altitude	From 183 to 256 meters
Surface	18.96 km²
Population	320 inhabitants
Density	16 inhabitants/km²		CLOSEST TOWNS
Chief town	Chartres (at 33 km, 36 min)		Combres at 3.3 km (6 min)
Department	Eure-et-Loir		Nonvilliers-Grandhoux at 4.1 km (8 min)
Region	Centre		Search another town

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Happonvilliers is a French commune, located in the Eure-et-Loir and the Centre region.

• The Gardens of Feuilleraie:

• Mosaics galore ... Yes, we are still in the Pole! In addition to its natural beauty and historical heritage, the Pole has seen the building, little by little in a quarter century, an unusual site that enchants visitors: Gardens Mosaics around what was now a small farm Percheron . It is a fairytale setting, where the animals are happy to place our country gradually to a meditation on the life and time passing. It is the work of an artist, Hurfane, born in 1927, and mosaic in his old age. Having dreamed for fun, for about fifty years, was finally able Hurfane pass the act in 1980. The site is Heritage listed 20th century since 2000. In 2007, Hurfane donated his property to the Community of Communes du Perche Thiron. In the words of the visitors, the Gardens are now Hurfane "Pompeii Perche", sometimes a more distant East ... But it is still Paradise.
• The Rose Garden: The Rose Garden presents animals (peacocks, rabbits, genets ...), flowers, scenes of peasant life in the past.
• Le Jardin Bleu: Le Jardin Bleu takes you on an endless journey, over water, at sea, to the stars and eternity.
• The Showroom: The showroom will allow you to finish the tour and find yourself in the world of mosaic tables. You will also find photos, postcards, and other documents.
• Getting to the Gardens of Feuilleraie? If we just Chartres Bailleau-le-Pin, cross Happonvilliers entire village, then turn right to take the D154 which leads to Champrond-en-Gâtine. A sign tells you Les Jardins de La Feuilleraie, at a place called The Cirotterie. If we just Combres (Thiron, Nogent-le-Rotrou) is not within the village. Turn left onto Highway Champrond-en-Gâtine.
• Days and hours: The Gardens of Feuilleraie are open to the public from April 15 to November 2 on Tuesdays, Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays (15h-19h). Hurfane can accommodate you, but at other times by appointment at +33 2 37 29 59 20.

• St. Peter's Church:

• The nave of St. Peter with rounded apse of the Romanesque was rebuilt in the 15th and 16th centuries. The staircase of the tower was added on the north side of the nave up to the height of the roof. The west portal has been transformed in its upper part with the removal of a large arch and a coffered Renaissance decoration, very poorly preserved. The paneled ceiling was plastered and whitewashed beams.
• The great altar wall is semi-circular shape, decorated with Corinthian pilasters and topped pots to fire. The central part of a framed painting of St Peter and his cock and has an advanced four columns, surmounted by a dome with a large white glory in golden rays. According to tradition, the main altarpiece is accompanied by two side altars with reredos. The pew and the pulpit in dark wood with gilt decoration form, with the main altarpiece, a beautiful 18th century continuum. From this period dates also the clock mechanism.
• Open the first and third Saturday of each month from April to November.
• Enquiries +33 2 37 29 58 17.

• Other attractions: The laundry, the grotto of the Virgin.

Flea market, garage sale: the last Sunday of July.

Gardens of the mosaics in Feuilleraie Happonvilliers

Saturday 25 May Day Night Min. 2°C - Max. 12°C

Sunday 26 May Day Night Min. 1°C - Max. 14°C

Monday 27 May Day Night Min. 5°C - Max. 15°C

La Forge   8.8 Thiron-Gardais Martine and Jean-Pierre Martin, the owners welcome you in their restaurant in the heart of the countryside of the Perche. Enjoy an excellent traditional French cuisine prepared by Mr.... Located 8.9 km from Happonvilliers 29 € per person

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Etape Zen   Illiers-Combray Ideally located in the Eure et Loir, Illiers-Combray, Village of Marcel Proust, 1 hour from Paris, 20 minutes of Chartres, we invite you to stay in our cozy guest house in a quiet and... Located 10.7 km from Happonvilliers 65 € the double room

La Carrillière     9.6 La Gaudaine The farmhouse is a typical Carrillière Perche, between woods and stream, in a small hamlet of the Regional Park 15min from exit 4 of the A11 motorway.. Rehabilitation made with environmentally... Located 13.5 km from Happonvilliers From 54 € to 65 € the double room

L'érablais   Saint-Aubin-des-Bois 10 km from Chartres, Paris 1 hour, and 1 hour of the first castle of the Loire, 3 cottages in a quiet village. Located on the property in a separate building at the edge of fields 1... Located 23 km from Happonvilliers From 52 € to 57 € the double room

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'la bergerie' à l'érablais Saint-Aubin-des-Bois 8 km from Chartres, Paris 1 hour, 2 hours castles of the Loire, single storey cottage, close to the owners and guest rooms. Located 23 km from Happonvilliers From 170 € to 270 € per week

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Huttopia Senonches   Senonches Discover our camping (or rather our camp!) located in the heart of France, in the region of Perche which spreads out between Chartres and Normandie. Just 150 km from Paris, you can... Located 26 km from Happonvilliers

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Hôtel De l'Image     8.4 Illiers-Combray Located in Illiers-Combray, Hotel de L’Image is 25 kilometres from Chartres and a 5-minute walk from Illiers-Combray Train Station. Hôtel De L'image offers 8 non-smoking rooms with... Located 10.4 km from Happonvilliers Room from 55 €

Auberge Les Vallees Du Perche      8.4 Vichères Les Vallees Du Perche is set in the heart of the Perche National Park, in north-western France. It offers peaceful accommodation with free Wi-Fi access and a restaurant. The rooms... Located 17.6 km from Happonvilliers Room from 49 €

Logis Le Chêne Doré      8 La Loupe Located in the Nature Park of the Perche, this hotel features modern rooms with free internet, a restaurant and a garden. The Train Station is 350 metres away and free private parking... Located 17.6 km from Happonvilliers Room from 62 €

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