Self-guided Sightseeing Tour #1 in Ville-d'Avray, France
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1.3 km
53 m
Experience Ville-d'Avray in France in a whole new way with our free self-guided sightseeing tour. This site not only offers you practical information and insider tips, but also a rich variety of activities and sights you shouldn't miss. Whether you love art and culture, want to explore historical sites or simply want to experience the vibrant atmosphere of a lively city - you'll find everything you need for your personal adventure here.
Sight 1: Château de Thierry
The Château de Thierry owes its name to Marc-Antoine Thierry who had it built in 1776 to make it his home in Ville-d'Avray. Originally, it included a thatched cottage, a farm, outbuildings and stables. The park was embellished with many factories.
Sight 2: Fontaine du Roi
The Fontaine du Roy is an aedicule built in 1684 in Ville-d'Avray which allowed the capture of a spring that has now dried up. It takes its name from the fact that its water was intended to supply the king's table at Versailles and Compiègne from 1678 to 1793.
Sight 3: Église Saint-Nicolas et Saint-Marc
The Church of Saint-Nicolas-et-Saint-Marc is a Roman Catholic parish church in Ville-d'Avray dedicated to Saint Nicolas and Saint Mark.
Wikipedia: Église Saint-Nicolas-et-Saint-Marc de Ville-d'Avray (FR)
Sight 4: Chapelle protestante de Ville-d'Avray
The Protestant chapel of Ville-d'Avray is a Protestant Reformed religious building built of wood in 1890 in the commune of Ville-d'Avray. At the time of its inauguration, it was called the Chapel of the Umbridges.
Sight 5: Maison des Jardies
The Maison des Jardies, labeled Maisons des Illustres, is a residence located in Sèvres, in the Hauts-de-Seine. It contains various objects and documents related to Léon Gambetta, one of its famous owners.
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