La Forêt-Du-Parc: Church, Railway Traces and Paths

La Forêt-Du-Parc lies in a landscape of forests and farmland. These features sit side by side, but tell different stories about the place. The church and cemetery point to religious art and remembrance; the disused railway station and a still-visible railway keeper’s house bring the railway past to life. Local paths add opportunities for walking and cycling. You can therefore tailor your search to whichever interest matters most for your trip.

Church and cemetery

The Église Notre-Dame is the most important cultural site in the center of La Forêt-Du-Parc. It was rebuilt in the 15th and 16th centuries. In an exterior niche by the ambulatory—the area around the choir—is the protected statue “Vierge à l'Enfant dite Notre-Dame des Egarés.” The title refers to a depiction of the Virgin Mary and Child. The sculpture may date from the 17th century. This brings together two distinct periods: the church’s rebuilding and the possible date of the artwork.

An old calvary stands on a centuries-old grave in the nearby cemetery. The church and cemetery offer different points of interest for those interested in the religious history of the area: the church’s architectural history and sculpture, and a calvary in the cemetery, standing directly on an old burial site. These features can be viewed separately, without combining them into a single monument.

The railway past in the landscape

The former La Forêt-Du-Parc railway station opened in 1883 on the Dreux–Saint-Aubin-du-Vieil-Évreux–Évreux line and is now disused. A former railway keeper’s house remains visible in the municipal landscape. The station and the house represent different aspects of the former railway: the station is part of the history of the named line, while the railway keeper’s house points to a different former role in railway operations. The local history can thus be understood through both a dated point of reference and a building that is still visible. If you are especially interested in the area’s former transport history, these two traces offer a distinct focus alongside the church and cemetery.

Paths to La Forêt and Longtouche

There are local walking and cycling paths in the municipality. Paths connect the center with the hamlet of La Forêt to the northeast and Longtouche to the northwest. The directions are therefore clearly distinct: La Forêt lies to the northeast, while Longtouche lies to the northwest. For a walk or bike ride, you can first decide which hamlet you want to visit; the compass directions help distinguish the two routes. The paths give your activities a concrete connection to places within the municipality and complement the cultural and historical themes with an outdoor activity.

Flea market in the events calendar

A “foire à tout” (flea market) is scheduled in La Forêt-Du-Parc for the Saturday after August 15. If you want to plan your visit around the market, confirm the date before travelling. This lets you check whether the scheduled event fits your stay.

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