Namely: church of Epône is built during the 12th century, thanks to Agnes de Montfort, before a sacred spring. It covers a novel octagonal tower dated 1140. As for Issou , the village was first mentioned in 690. It is given at Notre Dame of Mantes in 980 by the Countess Letgarde for its rich vineyards. But soon, the lords of Montalet take advantage of the presence of the river, to levy a tax on the passage of boats. In the 14th, several families share the fiefs of the domain. Among them, Hanneucourt. The Lordship of the 7th is already owned Dampont for 4 generations. These are built the castle and church of St Martin, then the 17th, Nicolas Harlay de Sancy, Sieur de Sancy, Baron Maule, minister under Henry III and Henry IV acquires the property. The estate then passed from hand to hand until 1750 when it was acquired by Charles Godfrey known for his multiple titles: baron, duke, viscount, earl, lord chamberlain, governor and lieutenant general. He redesigned and improve the castle gardens, parks and connect the two by an arch. Turenne and the Marquise de Pompadour often visit him. After his death in 1771, the estate belonged to M. d'Ormesson. Chaperon family became the owner in the middle of the 19th. They restore and upgrade the castle, and develop the English parks. On the death of Mrs. Hood in 1976, the castle was sold at Inserm who refuses management. The godson leases the land for hunting and the castle fell into neglect. Since 1995, an association trying to restore its splendor of yesteryear.
Epône A, we start from the Church of St. Beatus . We follow the Fournier Street, then take the street Antar. This leaves us in the breach. Soon, Edward guides us on the feel of wood. After crossing the old village, we must go around the railway station and the motorway exit. Just after the cemetery, we crossed the county, and commit ourselves through the field before passing over the Seine and the island of Rangiport. We do not dwell in industrial cities slippers and seams. After passing a second track, we turn to the west, where we will find the church of St Martin and Castle Issou . Further, we reserve Gargenville another surprise, the castle Hanneucourt .
Namely: village Gargenville is built on a hillside. In the 11th century, it belongs to Gautier Pagon, Viscount of Vexin. The Hanneucourt own the land (rye, peas, grapes, wheat). They erect the field barony in 1350, the Children of Jean de Giffart, which retain the fief until 1727 then sold it to muffle the Tuileries, while some is sold to Elijah Randon Massane in 1740 . Of the tile is to build a castle, where Napoleon stayed first in 1810, as Casimir Perier, the wax markings and beautiful sister of Adolphe Thiers. The revolution brought together the two areas, the last guest becomes the owner from 1880 to 1890. She embellished the castle and helping to create bridges of Rangiport, but also to the railway station. In 1967, the area is again divided, in 3 batches. The castle is doomed to become a retirement home.
We make now the woods which cover the hill. At the big oak tree, we decide to follow the Gr2. He takes us through the villages of St Father Fontenay and Follainville Dennemont. We appreciate the churches and traditional houses . At St Martin's warren, we turn to join Sandrancourt. From there, we are committed between the Seine and down to the pits for the islands of Guernsey . But before reaching the town, we try to see the castle the ledge, perched on the cliff opposite.
Going down south, we soon discover the arm of land that cling to the banks of the Seine. A Dennemont, we follow the river bank quietly to discover the island Alms. Having spanned the slums, we visit the heart of Mantes la jolie collegiate door to the priests, mansions Street baudin.
Namely: first mention of Mantes , belonging to the abbey of St. Germain des Prés, appears to 9th century. In 1077, the village is a fortress opposite the Royal Normandy. The city is besieged William the Conqueror in 1087 and the church burned. The county of Mantes becoming royal thanks to Louis VI Le Gros. Indeed, after defeating his brother Philip, the king takes the town by storm, aided by the inhabitants. As a reward, he gives them a communal charter in 1150 and enlarged the church. The abbots were often members of the Capetian family, which Philip the Fair is the latest religious representative. In 1195, a bridge was built to connect to Mantes Limay. It supports fisheries and mills (the latter collapsed in 1871). After several seasons of work, the college is taking shape: front in 1220, South Tower in 1250, North Tower in 1492 and 1508. Meanwhile, dies at Mantes Philippe Auguste in 1223. Blanche of Castile and his son, King Louis IX, are here for longer stays. Later, Henry IV met his favorite, Gabrielle d'Estrees. The city belongs to the house of Evreux Navarre until 1365, when the constable took over the city to Charles V. The latter built the hotel God: the religious, then there Augustinian treat the poor, orphans and pilgrims. At the time, fortifications formed a defensive line along the Seine, with gates and towers. The door to the priests honors a priest who, in 1411, provides assistance to retake the town in English. At the end of the Hundred Years War, the city survives thanks to its river. But in 1646, Anne of Louis XIV Writer and stop at Mantes on a trip. The king stayed at the hotel Carsillier, his brother found a room at 8 rue Baudin and Anne Hall Mornay. The latter was rebuilt in 1710 and became the seat of the bailiwick of Mantes and Meulan. In 1787, a theater is built. It serves to lodge Masons. In 1819, Benedictines founded, hotel de Mornay, a girls' boarding school. In 1843, the city is served by the Paris Rouen, which contributes to its industrial development. By 1850, architect Alphonse Durand began the restoration of the college and rebuilt the north tower to south tower identical. At the same time, hotel God is abandoned then transformed into photo shop, theater and, later, film and museum. In 1811, a coffee stands next to the theater, soon replaced by a post office. The city is heavily bombed in August 1944 , sparing the college by a miracle. Two years later, Vincent Auriol lays foundation stone for the rebuilding of the city center, Piazza San Maclou.
We head south and cross the field of mill madness watered the Vaucouleur. Going up on the plateau, we reach Guerville to admire the church and St Martin laundry . The source of the same name we refreshed its clear water. A Senneville, we get the Gr26 leading us through the valleys. Villeneuve since we let slip to Castle Epone before returning to our starting point.
Namely: Guerville territory occupied since ancient times. The Gallo Roman leaves traces of a brick and lime kilns. Cited 690, Guerville is owned by the abbey of St. Germain des Pres. In 1335, Pierre de Mézeland sells his mansion to the Carthusian monastery of the Paris Vauvert that retain the lordship until the revolution. In 1835, relations were strained between the residents of Senneville, Fresnel, La Plagne and the priest who Guerville implanted by Protestantism (Temple and Cemetery). Later, the limestone quarries allow the installation of cement industry. Qunat at the fountain, a proverb says "St Martin never goes without its fountain" and it is long known to soothe the convulsions of children a bath on November 11. The laundry served by the source, received a restoration in the 20th. A Epône, the castle remains a pavilion at the ancient temple called friendship first Masonic temple frequented by Danton and Camille Desmoulins. It was the scene of celebrations in honor of the Goddess of Reason in 1793.
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