WHERE TO GO?
Epi Hotel, Epernon
The interesting sites around us
Epernon
In Epernon, visit the Grindstone Museum dedicated to the work of quarrymen and stonemasons. Discover the manufacturing secrets of the wheels made in Epernon that equipped many mills around the world and the famous sandstone pavers of the Parisian streets.
Maintenon
9km by car or 5 minutes by train from the hotel Epi discover the Château de Maintenon. Built around 1505 in a style Louis XII and classified as historical monuments, it is famous for hosting Madame de Maintenon, mistress, conselor and secret wife of the Sun King.
Rambouillet
13 kms by car or 7 minutes by train from the l’Epi hotel, Château de Rambouillet is a former medieval fortress gradually transformed into residence of approval. Prized for it’s location in the heart of the Rambouillet forest full of game he host illustrious occupants as Louis XVI, Napoleon 1st or several presidents.
Chartres
25 kms by car or 16 minutes by train from the Epi hotel, visit the cathedral of Chartres. Built and decorated between 1134 and 1260, this architectural masterpiece is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is the most complete and best preserved of the Gothic cathedrals.
Versailles
The Château de Versailles is a must see, located only 45 minutes by car or 30 minutes by train from the Epi hotel. Famous throughout the world for its architecture and sumptuous decoration, Versailles was the resort of the kings and queens of France from Louis XVI to the French Revolution. After visiting the castle, don’t miss the French-style gardens designed by Le Nôtre.
Veloscenie
The itinerary of La Véloscénie invites you to link Notre-Dame de Paris and Mont Saint-Michel by bike and discover the history of France. Cross the Chevreuse Valley, the Perche and the Normandy countryside and discover exceptional sites such as the Château de Versailles, the Cathedral of Chartre or the Bagnolles de l’Orne Spa. The Epi hotel will be an ideal place to rest or to start on this beautiful course.
