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Cocherelle Dolmen – The Donjon of Gilles loop from Nonancourt
RoutesRoad cycling routesFranceNormandyÉvreuxNonancourt
Cocherelle Dolmen – The Donjon of Gilles loop from Nonancourt
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Cocherelle Dolmen – The Donjon of Gilles loop from Nonancourt
01:51
45.6km
240m
Road cycling
Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.
Last updated: June 18, 2026
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764 m
Saint Martin's Church
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The first mention of the existence of the Church of Saint-Martin de Nonancourt is a 12th-century charter, but the original building probably dates back to the 7th or 8th century. The bell tower that now occupies the middle of the façade dates from the reconstructions of 1204. During the Hundred Years' War, the church was largely destroyed, like many buildings in the region. The side aisles, nave, and choir were rebuilt in the 16th century. The Chapel of the Virgin, also known as the Chapel of the Rosary, was also added.
The Church of Saint-Martin contains numerous works of art, some of which are listed: neo-Gothic and Renaissance furnishings, including the centerpiece, the pulpit, a veritable wooden lacework; a variety of statuary, a 16th-century organ case and finally an enigmatic fresco discovered during recent works in 2001. The stained-glass windows of the church constitute a truly remarkable collection, both in terms of their number (26 in total) and their quality. The lower windows of the nave are the oldest pieces, dating from the 1500s, while the upper windows date from the 1520s and 1530s.
The Church of Saint-Martin contains numerous works of art, some of which are listed: neo-Gothic and Renaissance furnishings, including the centerpiece, the pulpit, a veritable wooden lacework; a variety of statuary, a 16th-century organ case and finally an enigmatic fresco discovered during recent works in 2001. The stained-glass windows of the church constitute a truly remarkable collection, both in terms of their number (26 in total) and their quality. The lower windows of the nave are the oldest pieces, dating from the 1500s, while the upper windows date from the 1520s and 1530s.
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814 m
Nonancourt, historic center
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Small town steeped in history which was fortified at the beginning of the 12th century before its neighbor Verneuil s/Avre. Because the Avre valley has long been a disputed border between the Kingdom of France and the Duchy of Normandy. Destroyed by the English in 1417, Nonancourt was not rebuilt until 1451. Most of the Saint Martin Church, as well as many half-timbered houses in the town center date from this period.
In the 19th century, this town was home to an important textile center with woolen and cotton mills powered by hydraulic power from the river.
From this historical past, the town has managed to preserve its town center with its typically Norman appearance and, in addition to the central square, you can discover several old houses as well as the remains of the old ramparts.
In the 19th century, this town was home to an important textile center with woolen and cotton mills powered by hydraulic power from the river.
From this historical past, the town has managed to preserve its town center with its typically Norman appearance and, in addition to the central square, you can discover several old houses as well as the remains of the old ramparts.
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4.36 km
Saint Rémy Church
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The Saint-Rémy church in Saint-Rémy-sur-Avre is dedicated to Saint Remi of Reims, Bishop of Reims who baptized Clovis in 496 in the Notre-Dame Cathedral of Reims. In the 12th century, it marked the border between the Duchy of Normandy and the French royal domain on which Saint-Rémy-sur-Avre depends. It is a flamboyant Gothic church from the 15th century, probably rebuilt since we have mention of its existence since the end of the 11th century.
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6.35 km
Saint Germain Church
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Built in the 15th century on the foundations of a chapel whose origins can be traced back to a papal bull from Pope Alexander in 1142, Saint Apollonia was worshipped there.
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22.2 km
Cocherelle Dolmen
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a small technical passage when returning to the forest. you have to be in the right gear when climbing. stopping on the hill is a little complicated for someone who is taking up the discipline. itinerary not recommended during hunting parties.
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24.4 km
Jean Baptiste Church
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The Notre-Dame Priory, founded around 1128 by Rahier de Muzy, was dependent on Coulombs Abbey and housed a community of Benedictines. This community was apparently never very large, as Eudes Rigaud's repeated visits in the 13th century only recorded four monks.
In 1255, the monks no longer lived together at the priory due to lack of space. By 1269, the buildings were in too poor condition to accommodate the archbishop.
Adjoining the convent buildings, the choir of the parish church of Saint John the Baptist was used by the monks. This 12th-century church, built "in a single heap," underwent several embellishments in the 18th century, but on July 21, 1794, it was probably converted into a saltpeter works, along with the entire priory. The church reopened for worship on March 22, 1795.
A campaign of renovations restored the buttresses of the west facade with bricks at the end of the 19th century. The bell tower, damaged in 1944 during the fighting on the Avre, was restored in 1959. The monument was closed for another period from 1939 to 1950.
The bells were electrified in 1985. Heating was installed in 1990.
A restoration project for the entire building was adopted by the municipality in 2003.
The roofing work—repairing the roof box—and the complete restoration of the north facade—raising the apron of the openings by approximately 40 centimeters, repairing all the buttresses and old lime plaster—were completed in 2006.
The Church of St. John the Baptist has been listed on the supplementary list of historic monuments since December 2005.
A competition to select a master glassmaker was held in April 2009. The winning candidate, Coline Fabre, was entrusted with the task of creating The stained-glass windows throughout the building. Four bays were installed in the spring of 2010 and eight in the summer of 2014, so that all bays on the north, east, and south facades were fitted with stained-glass windows.
Rehabilitation work on the east and west facades and the installation of the stained-glass windows on the west facade began on November 20, 2018, and was completed at the end of June 2019. The stained-glass windows were inaugurated on September 13, 2019.
Since February 2021, the bells have once again rung daily at 12:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.
In 1255, the monks no longer lived together at the priory due to lack of space. By 1269, the buildings were in too poor condition to accommodate the archbishop.
Adjoining the convent buildings, the choir of the parish church of Saint John the Baptist was used by the monks. This 12th-century church, built "in a single heap," underwent several embellishments in the 18th century, but on July 21, 1794, it was probably converted into a saltpeter works, along with the entire priory. The church reopened for worship on March 22, 1795.
A campaign of renovations restored the buttresses of the west facade with bricks at the end of the 19th century. The bell tower, damaged in 1944 during the fighting on the Avre, was restored in 1959. The monument was closed for another period from 1939 to 1950.
The bells were electrified in 1985. Heating was installed in 1990.
A restoration project for the entire building was adopted by the municipality in 2003.
The roofing work—repairing the roof box—and the complete restoration of the north facade—raising the apron of the openings by approximately 40 centimeters, repairing all the buttresses and old lime plaster—were completed in 2006.
The Church of St. John the Baptist has been listed on the supplementary list of historic monuments since December 2005.
A competition to select a master glassmaker was held in April 2009. The winning candidate, Coline Fabre, was entrusted with the task of creating The stained-glass windows throughout the building. Four bays were installed in the spring of 2010 and eight in the summer of 2014, so that all bays on the north, east, and south facades were fitted with stained-glass windows.
Rehabilitation work on the east and west facades and the installation of the stained-glass windows on the west facade began on November 20, 2018, and was completed at the end of June 2019. The stained-glass windows were inaugurated on September 13, 2019.
Since February 2021, the bells have once again rung daily at 12:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.
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27.0 km
Bas Buissons Hill
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A steady climb that starts from the Hoddé bridge and offers a rural moment with a few bends in the woods before entering the town of Dreux.
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39.3 km
The Donjon of Gilles
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Passing by here, you will undoubtedly be taken aback to see this dungeon erected in the heart of the valley in this small, solitary village, in a place that does not seem to make sense, and without any road leading to it. In truth, this dungeon is not historical. It is the work of a man, no doubt a bit of a dreamer, who started building this tower in 1968 from modern materials, breeze blocks and concrete blocks. It took him 50 years to complete this dungeon on his property in order, in his own words, to seek the light.
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45.6 km
End point
Train Station
Way Types & Surfaces
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44.1 km
1.38 km
< 100 m
Surfaces
44.3 km
1.19 km
< 100 m
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