Béthonvilliers: Church, Manor Houses and Cycling Route

Béthonvilliers offers several attractions for a stay: the Church of Saint Martin, two manor houses, the washhouse, the Bouillons stream and the “Au pays des fées et des ermites” cycling loop. In the hamlet of Le Boulay, Les Pampilles du Perche makes goat’s cheese. The attractions range from church architecture and water features to cycling and a farm visit by prior reservation.

Church of Saint Martin and Water Features

The Church of Saint Martin dates from the 15th century. Its single-nave body dates from the 16th century and ends in a semicircular apse. The two dates therefore refer to different parts of the building. “Single-nave” describes a church space with one nave; the apse forms its semicircular end. Visitors interested in church architecture can use these features to understand both the shape of the space and the different dates of the building’s components.

The washhouse is just 30 metres from the church and is supplied by the Pissot spring. The short distance makes the connection between the two buildings tangible. The Bouillons stream is a separate feature: it rises in Béthonvilliers, while the Pissot spring supplies the washhouse. These distinct water features add a landscape element to the buildings.

Cycling Route and Manor Houses

The “Au pays des fées et des ermites” cycling loop passes through Béthonvilliers. It is 28.2 kilometres long, rated moderate and designed to take three hours. The distance, difficulty level and estimated duration give you three concrete points of reference for planning your day. Look for green-and-white signs and a brown marker bearing the number 11.

In Béthonvilliers, the loop leads to the Manoir de la Bourguignière. Another local feature is the Manoir de la Cour, reflected in a pond that originally served as a watering place for livestock. The two manor houses therefore offer different details to notice: the cycling loop leads to the Manoir de la Bourguignière, while at the Manoir de la Cour, the pond and its former use stand out.

Farm Visit in the Hamlet of Le Boulay

Les Pampilles du Perche makes goat’s cheese at its farm in the hamlet of Le Boulay. Farm visits require advance reservation; check before travelling whether an appointment is possible during your travel dates. If you plan to visit the farm, arranging an appointment is part of your preparations—not something to leave until a spontaneous stop along the way.

Planning Your Stay

These details serve different purposes when planning your stay: the cycling route’s duration helps you budget your time, a reservation is needed for the farm visit, and the church and washhouse are just 30 metres apart. This lets you decide what to prioritise: setting aside time for the cycling route, arranging a farm visit or focusing on the building’s history. These details offer a concrete starting point when looking for a hotel for your stay in Béthonvilliers.

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See the regional travel overview: Eure-Et-Loir.