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Luisant

Tourism, holidays & weekends guide in the Eure-et-Loir

Town of Eure-et-Loir, in the Center region, the Loire Valley, Luisant takes place on the outskirts of Chartres and its famous cathedral. It is also located near Lucé Mainvilliers Champhol or Amilly.

Of very ancient origin, Luisant becomes a common-fledged in 1800 with the incorporation of the hamlets of La Cavée and Vauparfonds. Over the centuries it has forged the face that it is today, charming and authentic. In the late nineteenth century, this city in the west of France has distinguished itself as one of the first to own a velodrome which then hosted major sporting events.

The visitors passing through the region still continue to appreciate its modest architectural heritage as well as its incredible cultural and sporting dynamism or its proximity to one of the most beautiful cities in the area.

Geographical information

MunicipalityLuisant
Postcode28600
Tourism label
Latitude48.4288470 (N 48° 25’ 44”)
Longitude1.4739100 (E 1° 28’ 26”)
AltitudeFrom 125m to 158m
Surface area4.43 km²
Population6999 inhabitants
Density1579 inhabitants/km²
PrefectureChartres (1.9 km, 3 min)
Insee code28220
IntercommunalityCA Chartres Métropole
DepartmentEure-et-Loir
TerritoryPerche
RegionCentre-Loire Valley

Nearest cities & towns

Lucé2.4 km (5 min)
Barjouville2.5 km (6 min)
Chartres2.7 km (7 min)
Le Coudray2.8 km (5 min)
Mainvilliers3.7 km (8 min)
Morancez4.3 km (7 min)
Lèves5.2 km (10 min)
Gellainville5.2 km (7 min)
Ver-lès-Chartres5.2 km (9 min)
Champhol6.1 km (13 min)
Thivars6.3 km (8 min)
Fontenay-sur-Eure7.1 km (9 min)
Gasville-Oisème8.6 km (15 min)
Amilly8.7 km (11 min)
Mignières8.9 km (11 min)

Things to see and do

Built in the twelfth century, St. Laumer church was largely rebuilt in the sixteenth. Inside, you can admire beautiful stained glass windows installed there in the course of the nineteenth century on windows warheads. Without a cross, the building consists of an extended nave a chorus a little narrower. Restored in the late 1990s, the roof is entirely covered with wood shingles.

To enjoy the city with your family, you can take the direction of the leisure center which features several recreational and sports activities.

Places of interest

Performance halls

Events and festivities

The weekly market is held every Sunday morning. At the end of the year, the town also has a Christmas market with entertainment.

In April and May, up to the festival Spring concerts Sonic with the various styles and.

Every last weekend of August, the feast of Saint-Gilles welcomes many events based outdoor.

Weather

Friday 29 march
Min. 8°C - Max. 13°C
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Saturday 30 march
Min. 7°C - Max. 12°C
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Sunday 31 march
Min. 5°C - Max. 15°C
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Visits, leisure and activities nearby

Leisure activities

Last nameActivity typeRateCity
Telemark water skiing at the Fontaine Simon site
Sports sensations22 € to 75 € Fontaine-Simon (35 km)
Admission to the Château de Rambouillet and its French gardens
Culture and education11 € Rambouillet (35 km)
Visit to the Domaine de Dampierre-en-Yvelines
Culture and education10 € Dampierre-en-Yvelines (49 km)

Outings

Last nameOuting typeDifficultyDurationDeparture municipality
Perche Thironnais
HikeIntermediate2:45Nonvilliers-Grandhoux (25 km)
Old Towns
Village visitEasy1:00Châteaudun (41 km)
Wood of the Gâts
HikeEasy3:00Châteaudun (41 km)
Through the time From Anet to Rouvres
HikeEasy4:00Anet (48 km)
Discovery of Anet, Ivry Battle, Ezy-sur-Eure and Saussay
HikeEasy3:15Anet (48 km)

Restaurants

Bed & breakfasts

Vacation rentals

Campsites

Hotels

Your holidays
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A campsite
A leisure activity
A restaurant
A rental car
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