Happonvilliers

Happonvilliers

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GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION CLOSEST TOWNS
TownHapponvilliersCombres at 3.3 km (6 min)
Insee code28192Nonvilliers-Grandhoux at 4.1 km (8 min)
Postcode28480Les Corvées-les-Yys at 5 km (10 min)
Latitude48.3259890Chassant at 5.3 km (11 min)
Longitude1.1091120Montigny-le-Chartif at 7.3 km (15 min)
AltitudeFrom 183 to 256 metersLa Croix-du-Perche at 7.7 km (15 min)
Surface18.96 km²Frazé at 7.8 km (16 min)
Population303 inhabitantsLes Châtelliers-Notre-Dame at 7.8 km (16 min)
Density15 inhabitants/km²Méréglise at 8.5 km (17 min)
Chief townChartres (at 33 km, 36 min)Thiron-Gardais at 9.4 km (19 min)
DepartmentEure-et-LoirSaint-Denis-des-Puits at 9.6 km (19 min)
RegionCentreSearch another town
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TOWN PRESENTATION

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


SIGHTSEEING
  • 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.

EVENTS AND CELEBRATIONS

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

PHOTOS
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Wednesday 15 February
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Thursday 16 February
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BEDS & BREAKFASTS 
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 Happonvilliers60 € the double room 
La Carrillière    
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La Gaudaine
The farmhouse is situated in a small hamlet of the regional park of the Perche 15min from exit 4 of A11. L motorway route Paris / Mont Saint-Michel bike next to the house. Hikers are...
Located 13.6 km from HapponvilliersFrom 54 € to 65 € the double room 
Moulin de la ronce à Alluyes    
9.7
Alluyes
Guest rooms with a creative design in a completely restored 16th century watermill : a unique site in the nearby of Paris ! In the region of Perche, in the valley of the Loir River,...
Located 19.9 km from Happonvilliers150 € the double room 

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La metairie du manoir de courcelles
Coudray-au-Perche
The Metairieof Manor Courcelles is a Gîte de France classified cottage charm and 4 ears of corn. Located in the heart of the Parc Naturel Régional du Perche (Village of Coudray au Perche),...
Located 21 km from HapponvilliersFrom 800 € to 900 € per week 

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HOTELS
Auberge de l'Abbaye    
8.2
Thiron-Gardais
The Auberge de l'Abbaye is located in the village of Thiron Gardais, in the Le Perche region. It offers free Wi-Fi access and free private parking. Each guest room at l'Abbaye is soundproofed...
Located 8.8 km from HapponvilliersRoom from 52 €
Hôtel De L'image    
8.2
Illiers-Combray
Located in Illiers-Combray, Hotel de L’image is 25 kilometres from Chartres. It offers affordable accommodation, just a 5 minute walk from Illiers-Combray train station. Hôtel De L'image...
Located 10.5 km from HapponvilliersRoom from 42 €
Auberge Les Vallees Du Perche     
8
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 HapponvilliersRoom from 44 €

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