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Discover the best top things to do in Vendome, France including Abbaye de la Trinite, Chateau de Vendome, Office de Tourisme de Vendome, Place Saint Martin, Porte Saint-Georges, Chapelle Saint Jacques, Musee du Vendome, Circuit du Roussard, La Piste des Petits Clous, Escargots du Loir.
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1. Abbaye de la Trinite
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 86 reviews
Reviewed By Amber201083 - Toronto, Canada
A beautiful piece of art with stunning stone work, high vaulted ceiling and pretty stained-glass windows, this huge Abbey/church was the landmark of the town of Vendome. It’s facade was considered as one of the great examples of Gothic architecture.
Like many other ancient churches in France, this building went through a history of hundreds of years and survived from wars. The construction was said to be started in the 11th century through 15th century... The laid out in the shape of a Latin Cross in 1060 were the transept walls. It was supposed to be a Romanseque church in the 11th and 12th century, as from 13th century to 15th century the new Gothic construction took place, and the construction went on and on.
In the 1800’s the old monastery was occupied by the Army and things like stables and barracks were added, and the property kept changed as time changed. Now the property was surrounded by music school, museum and cultural centers. Summer Concerts took place at the cloister garth. When I sat inside the church, I really enjoyed Reading the history and fascinated
by what I saw and touched...
There were quite a lot to see if you join the sightseeing tour organized by the local heritage department with the advantage that a guide could show you to areas that could be closed to the public.
Highlights for sightseeing :
1.The Romanesque granaries : see the twinned Romanesque windows..
2.The cloister: Part of the building was destroyed in war and only the North gallery was saved. See the fragrance garden..
3.The chapter house : see the 12th century frescoes discovered behind the 14th-century walls, the painting called “ Miraculous Catch”.
4.The abbey building (now the museum), see the harp of Queen Marie Antoinette, table used in Babeuf’s trial..
5.The minster chevet and the abbot’s lodgings.
As a self-help explorer, I enjoyed more freedom and be selective to what I was interested to see, yet the time to stay was not as long as I wished as there were others spots that I needed to visit in town, so I missed the bell tower and some other details..
Do wish I could come again and stay longer for next trip to Vendome.
2. Chateau de Vendome
Overall Ratings
4 based on 67 reviews
Reviewed By David B L - Los Angeles, California
The Chateau de Vendome is up the hill in town, and from there offers very picturesque panoramas over the town and countryside areas. The chateau is in ruins but the remaining structures are remarkable on their own. Nice park up top and pleasant walks of the area, and then back down in town. ...
3. Office de Tourisme de Vendome
Overall Ratings
4 based on 38 reviews
Reviewed By David B L - Los Angeles, California
This has to be one of the premiere Tourist Offices in France, since it's in a castle in an island in the Loir river - quite special. The staff were young and friendly and one spoke English. Lots of brochures, pamphlets, maps and helpful up to date information. Worth a stop in this picturesque town. ...
4. Place Saint Martin
Overall Ratings
4 based on 40 reviews
Reviewed By Eden W - Birmingham, United Kingdom
It is the main square where the shops and restaurants are situated in the centre of the town, it is really nice and "cosy" enough for the centre of town.
5. Porte Saint-Georges
Overall Ratings
4 based on 19 reviews
Reviewed By Daniel L - Vendome, France
La porte St Georges est un des vestiges de Vendôme au Moyen Age; elle fût restaurée au début du XVI ème siècle par Marie de Luxembourg ,comtesse de Vendôme et femme de François de Bourbon qui mourut en 1495, c'est alors qu'elle donne cette porte de Vendôme aux bourgeois de la ville pour en faire l'Hotel de Ville.Actuellement c'est là que se trouve la salle des mariages On imagine facilement le pont levis avec un bras du Loir qui passe à ses pieds Un peu avant ,à droite de la porte on peut admirer au bord du Loir une maison médiévale avec ses colombages qui a été restaurée en gardant le style. Vendôme est une ville chargée d'histoire qu'il est agréable de visiter. elle a son charme en toute saison.Il existe une visite guidée de la ville très inintéressante..
6. Chapelle Saint Jacques
Overall Ratings
4 based on 17 reviews
7. Musee du Vendome
Overall Ratings
4 based on 21 reviews
Reviewed By Henri R - La Chapelle-du-Noyer, France
Un endroit qu'il ne faut pas louper. Pour un musée gratuit, il est trés fréquent de payer "cher" pour ne pas voir la moitié de ce qui est exposé ici. Le mode de rangement et de classification met en valeur ce qui est montré.
8. Circuit du Roussard
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 5 reviews
9. La Piste des Petits Clous
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 4 reviews
Reviewed By Michel_Louise_2013 - Quebec City, Canada
Trois parcours sont proposés; nous en avons suivi deux que nous avons adorés; En AM, le circuit "Au cœur de la ville" (1,5 hr) qui propose un circuit dans la ville en longeant le Loir et traversant quelques parcs. On peut y admirer l'Hôtel de Ville, la bibliothèque, le lycée Ronsard, la chapelle Saint-Jacques, la tour de l'Islette, La Porte d'eau, la Pente des petits jardins (mosaiculture), le parc du Square Belot, l'église abbatiale de la Trinité et la Place Saint-Martin avec la statue de Rochambeau et la Tour Saint-Martin. Après le déjeuner dans un resto de la Place Saint-Martin, on a poursuivi avec le circuit "Flânerie vers le Château" (1 hr) en commençant par l'ascension de la colline du Parc du Château et terminant la ballade à l'Office du tourisme. Ces circuits sont très bien pensés pour apprécier la ballade sans se perdre en suivant les clous dorés jalonnant la route. Un modèle à suivre.
10. Escargots du Loir
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 3 reviews
Reviewed By Denis G - Blois
C'est au marché de Blois (2eme samedi du mois) que j'ai rencontré la productrice. J'ai testé la formule Cassolette individuelle et j'ai trouvé cela excellent et original.
La visite de la ferme (avec ou sans dégustation) est possible. A organiser dès que possible.
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