Houx

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Houx is a commune in the Eure-et-Loir department in northern France, located 79 km from Paris and 20 km from Chartres. ()

Alternative names: Population: ~760 pplArea: 2.41 mi²Coordinates: 48°34'0"N, 1°37'6"E

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Centre-Loire ValleyFrance

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Houx – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Château de Maintenon, Church of St. Peter and St. Paul, Canal de l'Eure, St. Peter's Church.

2.2 miNW
Forts and castles, History museum, Museum
Château de Maintenon, Maintenon
58 min walk • The Château de Maintenon, nestled in the quaint town of Maintenon in France, is a testament to the country's rich architectural heritage. This stately castle, with its elegant lines and historical significance, offers a glimpse into the grandeur of French aristocracy...
4.3 miSE
Church
Church of St. Peter and St. Paul, Gallardon
110 min walk • The Saint-Pierre-et-Saint-Paul church is a Catholic church located in Gallardon in the French department of Eure-et-Loir, in the Centre-Val de Loire region.
1.9 miNW
Canal
Canal de l'Eure, Maintenon
49 min walk • The Canal de l'Eure, made necessary by the insufficient water supply for the Château de Versailles and the water features of its gardens, was designed for Louis XIV of France by his military engineer Vauban, based on preliminary surveys by Philippe de La Hire.
4 miNE
Church
St. Peter's Church, Épernon
103 min walk • The Saint-Pierre church is a Catholic church located in Épernon, in France.
6.6 miNW
48°38'26"N • 1°31'36"E
Golf Nogent Le Roi, Nogent-le-Roi
169 min walk • Golf
4.2 miSE
Tower
Tour dite de L'Epaule, Gallardon
108 min walk • The tower known as de l'Épaule, is a 12th century feudal keep, witness of a medieval stronghold, classified as a historical monument in 1913, located in the commune of Gallardon in Eure-et-Loir.
4 miNE
Memorial
Ancien cellier dit Les Pressoirs, Épernon
102 min walk • The presses are a former cellar located in Épernon, in France.
6.6 miNW
Tower
Tour du Pilori, Nogent-le-Roi
169 min walk • The Tour du Pilori is a remnant of the former Catholic church located in Lormaye, in the French department of Eure-et-Loir.
4.9 miSW
Memorial
War Memorial, Jouy
125 min walk • Monuments aux Morts are French war memorials established to commemorate the losses of World War I.