13 days in Eure-et-Loir Itinerary

Châteaudun is a commune in the Eure-et-Loir department in northern France. Change things up with these side-trips from Chateaudun: Chateau des Comtes du Perche (in Nogent-le-Rotrou), Thiron-Gardais (Eglise Abbatiale & Le Domaine de l'Abbaye et ses Jardins Thematiques) and Illiers-Combray (Le Pre Catelan, Musee Marcel Proust, &more). And it doesn't end there: step into the grandiose world of Chateau of Chateaudun, Head underground at Grottes du Foulon, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Eglise de la Madeleine, and examine the collection at Canopee.

For photos and tourist information, read our Chateaudun trip maker app.

Washington DC, USA to Chateaudun is an approximately 16-hour combination of car and flight. You'll lose 6 hours traveling from Washington DC to Chateaudun due to the time zone difference. Expect a daytime high around 47°F in December, and nighttime lows around 35°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 21st (Sat) early enough to travel to Dreux.

Dreux is a commune in the Eure-et-Loir department in northern France.HistoryDreux was known in ancient times as Durocassium, the capital of the Durocasses Celtic tribe. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Dreux: Chartres (Chartres Cathedral, L'Apostrophe, &more), Chateau de Maintenon (in Maintenon) and Chateau d'Anet (in Anet). Next up on the itinerary: contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Chapelle Royale St-Louis, learn more about the world around you at Chateau Musee Foret d'Histoires, indulge your thirst for a good beer at Microbrasserie de Chandres, and admire the landmark architecture of Beffroi de Dreux.

To find where to stay, other places to visit, photos, and tourist information, read Dreux sightseeing site.

Traveling by car from Chateaudun to Dreux takes 1.5 hours. In December in Dreux, expect temperatures between 47°F during the day and 35°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 28th (Sat) to allow time for travel back home.