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Sciences & NatureChâteau de Senonches
Senonches · Eure-et-Loir · Centre-Val de Loire
Senonches Castle, listed as a Historic Monument, houses an interpretation center dedicated to the forest and mankind. Located in the Perche eurélien region of Eure-et-Loir, near Chartres and Paris, the museum offers a permanent exhibition entitled "Forest of Stories" organized around several thematic levels: forest geography and ecology, local history, and contemporary wood industry. The visit, designed in an interactive and educational manner, invites visitors to discover the ecosystem of Senonches state forest through sensory experiences and informative content. The castle also hosts temporary exhibitions and varied cultural activities throughout the year.
Practical information
Opening hours
Today · 10:00–12:30, 14:30–18:00
See the rest of the week
- Monday
- 10:00–12:30, 14:30–18:00
- Tuesday
- 10:00–12:30, 14:30–18:00
- Wednesday
- 10:00–12:30, 14:30–18:00
- Thursday
- 10:00–12:30, 14:30–18:00
- Friday
- 10:00–12:30, 14:30–18:00
- Saturday
- 10:00–12:30, 14:30–18:00
Hours may vary by season. See current hours →
Address
1 Rue du Château
Phone number
+33 2 37 37 80 11Official website
chateau-senonches.comGoogle Maps
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Getting there
Nearest station
La Loupe, 9.7 km away. A car or taxi is essential.
City
40 min by car from Dreux.
Nearest station
La Loupe, 9.7 km away. A car or taxi is essential.
Parking
On-site parking.
Reference city
40 min by car from Dreux.
Distances and times calculated from © OpenStreetMap contributors data · calculated on 2 September 2026
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