Discover Bosguérard-de-Marcouville

Bosguérard-de-Marcouville offers several clearly distinct points of interest for a trip: historic park design, an 18th-century church building, a memorial site and a guided farm visit. These highlights appeal to different interests. When planning, it is therefore important to decide whether you are more interested in the history of a park, a church visit, local remembrance or a guided visit to see goats. The details below will help you distinguish between these themes in terms of their dates and the way they can be visited.

Historic Park and Monument

The Château de la Mésangère is located in Bosguérard-de-Marcouville and also extends into the commune of Saint-Pierre-du-Bosguérard. The park was laid out from around 1663 based on plans attributed to Le Nôtre. On 5 November 2015, the entire La Mésangère estate was classified as a historic monument. This includes the park, its statues and sculptures, and all built features. The two dates mark different aspects: one dates the park design, while the other records the protection status of the entire estate. The approximately 1 km circular walk makes for a short, self-guided visit on foot. As seasonal visiting arrangements may change, check the current conditions before your visit.

Church and Protected Tree

The Église Saint-Denis is located in the hamlet of Saint-Denis du Bosguérard and dates from the 18th century. The church and the park represent different historical reference points: the church dates from the 18th century, while the park’s design began around 1663. The Chêne à la Vierge was planted in the 17th century and has been listed as a protected site since 16 October 1934.

Bois Givard Memorial Site

A memorial stele to Canadian casualties stands in Bois Givard, within the commune. The memorial commemorates the deaths of seven Canadians during the liberation on 26 August 1944. Unlike the park and church, the focus here is on commemorating a specific, dated event; the number of casualties and the day place the site within the history of local remembrance.

Guided Farm Visit and Farm Shop

La Chèvre Rit offers guided tours of its educational farm. You can see goats up close, learn more about goat farming and take part in interactive activities. Visit arrangements may change, so check the latest information in advance. The farm shop sells goat’s cheese, dairy products, cider, apple juice, apple cider vinegar and beef. The selection may change.

If you are looking for a hotel for your trip to Bosguérard-de-Marcouville, the difference between the types of visit can help you decide what to focus on: at the Château, the tour is self-guided, while at La Chèvre Rit the visit is guided and interactive. This lets you plan your trip around the kind of visit you want.

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