Attractions and Places To See around Tourly - Top 20

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The Trois Pierres dolmen is an ancient megalithic monument dating from the late Neolithic period (3400-2000 BC). It served as a collective burial ground for the inhabitants of the Seine-Oise-Marne culture. It consists of a short vestibule and a narrow room, separated by a vertical slab pierced by a circular hole, called the "soul hole," through which the bodies passed. The dolmen is surrounded by a peaceful and bucolic landscape, where you can also admire the menhir of the Bois de la Garenne, another prehistoric stone, located about 200 meters away.

The Dolmen of the Three Stones is an ancient megalithic monument dating from the end of the Neolithic period (3400-2000 BC). It served as a collective burial place for the inhabitants of the Seine-Oise-Marne culture. It consists of a short vestibule and a narrow room, separated by a vertical slab pierced with a circular hole, called the "soul hole", through which the bodies were passed. The dolmen is surrounded by a peaceful and bucolic landscape, where you can also admire the Menhir du Bois de la Garenne, another prehistoric stone, located about 200 meters away.

The Church of Saint-Jean-Baptiste is the Catholic parish church of the commune of Chaumont en Vexin. Standing on the eastern slope of the hill of the old castle, it is only accessible from the town center via an alleyway ending in stairs or from the road via a discreet sloping lane. One of the most imposing religious buildings in the French Vexin region, it dates entirely from the 16th century. Its great homogeneity of style is due to its rapid construction, as it was completed in a single phase from 1530 to 1554. The square is a peaceful spot for a break overlooking the town's rooftops.

Mansion dating from the 16th century, which retains external signs of the feudalism of the previous period with the presence of towers, closed perimeter walls. The two pepperbox-capped towers frame a cart gate and a pedestrian gate. The whole is affirmed by a dominating and defensive side. The Château de Moussy housed the German general staff in 1943 and was damaged, like the neighboring church, by a bombardment in 1944. above the main entrance is a characteristic addition. The property listed in the Inventory is private and cannot be visited.

Manor, called priory, rue de l'Eglise / rue du Moulin-Neuf (listed as a historical monument in 1927). The seigniorial manor was built for the Aumont family between the end of the 15th century and the beginning of the 16th century. While the manor was the property of the writer Henri Béraud, the manor was requisitioned by the German general staff in 1943. Badly damaged by a bombardment in 1944, it has since been extensively restored.

The Saint-Rémi Church is dedicated to Saint Rémi in honor of the Bishop of Reims who around 496 baptized Clovis des Francs. It was rebuilt twice, first in 1538 and then in 1562. It is distinguished by its mixture of "flamboyant Gothic" and Renaissance. The nave and the porch are the work of Nicolas le Mercier. The Saint Roch chapel at the end of the aisle was built in 1620 at the expense of Nicolas Brûlart de Sillery, Keeper of the Seals of Henri IV. This octagonal building is topped with a ten-sided stone dome. The corner shields of the octagon bear the papal coat of arms (except two with the effigies of two hearts which were added in the 19th century). Under the chapel, note the presence of a crypt which contained the tombs and the “Priants” of the Brûlart de Sillery, as for the Villeroy in Magny-en-Vexin (destroyed in 1793). It is now empty.

The statue of Admiral Peyron The statue of Admiral Peyron was sculpted by Henri Georget in 1904. It was placed in the center of the town hall square on July 17, 1904. The base (the base) is oblique. The four sides represent the waves of the sea. At the four angles, the sterns of ancient ships can be seen. The pyramid decorated with a capital supports the bust of Admiral Peyron. All these elements are significant of Admiral Peyron's career in the navy. Thus, the homage is paid to the “glorious son of Marines”. Admiral Peyron was born in Marines in 1823. Son of Alexandre Peyron, doctor and Mayor of Marines, he entered the naval school in November 1839. First maneuver officer, then lieutenant, commander, chief of staff, vice-admiral, maritime prefect and senator. An accomplished career from which he climbed all the ranks of the Navy until becoming its minister. He died in Paris on January 9, 1892.