Attractions and Places To See around Saint-Jean-De-Rebervilliers - Top 12

Every year, during the Heritage Days, the association "Au Cœur de Nos Villages" opens the doors of the Saint-Pierre church. A building from the 12th and 15th centuries, listed as a historical monument, whose bell tower, clock, and five renovated altarpieces, including Saint Michael slaying the dragon, are to be discovered. For the benefit of the Restos du Cœur Walkers will also be able to get to know the Atelier Arc-en-ciel (plastic arts) which exhibits the works of the adult group. Paintings, in red chalk, white pencil, sepia, etc., representing views of the church, statues, etc., will be put on sale for the benefit of the association Au Cœur de Nos Villages.

The whole construction is homogeneous: in Vernon limestone, it is punctuated by buttresses using blocks of sandstone and grison in the lower part. The church is largely lit by the four bays with flamboyant tracery that have been pierced to the north and south. The building is covered with a rafter frame forming entirely paneled trusses, whose stencil decoration was taken up in the 19th century by painting companies from Dreux. But it is probably the countryside of the early 16th century that attracts attention. Indeed, on the west facade has been grafted a Renaissance portal, in soft limestone, consisting of two pilasters decorated with candelabras with capitals supporting an entablature, above the arched portal, finely chiseled with a floral scroll. The whole is surmounted by a niche with a canopy framed by two fish and two balusters, and crowned by a motif similar to a dormer window. This remarkable element from the first decade of the 16th century reflects the first introductions of the Renaissance style in religious architecture. We also think of the portal of the church of Pierres sur la vallée de l'Eure. The interior of the church reflects through its furnishings the large orders made from 1759 to renew the decor of rural parish churches. We note in particular the large monumental altarpiece of the choir, but also the work bench and especially the pulpit, in wood and plaster, installed in 1759, by implanting an access staircase in the rear wall. This set of furnishings accompanies the painted decors of the 19th century, whether it be the false-appliance of the walls or the stenciled decoration of the paneled vault. The work campaign that has just ended required two functional phases: the first was devoted to sanitation work, roofing of the nave and bell tower, restoration of the sculptures (west portal), and stained glass windows; the second focused on the exterior coatings, the pillars of the bell tower belfry, lighting, cleaning of the painted vault and the conservation treatment of the furniture. This major project led by chief architect Régis Martin was supported by the Sauvegarde de l’Art français with a donation of €6,000 in 2017.

Its construction undoubtedly dates back to the Romanesque period but as it appears today it presents the characteristics of the Gothic style flamboyant period in which it was rebuilt after the destruction caused by the 100 Years' War. The date of March 23, 1511 inscribed on the entrance which surmounts the entrance to the choir gives a valuable clue to the period of its renovation. Another testimony is the coat of arms of Charles d’Ô Seigneur de Blévy and partly by Louise Gentil married in 1507 appearing on a stained glass window in the choir. The style of the tower porch, slopes of the gable of the nave and tracery of the windows clearly shows that we are in the presence of a building constructed in the first quarter of the 16th century at the twilight of the flamboyant Gothic style.

A “Renaissance” castle entirely made of bricks, where one of the favorites of the court of Henry III, Minister of Finance in exile, and above all an aviation pioneer lived: Hubert Latham landed here in August 1910. Although defenses were present on the site as early as 1383, the construction of the brick castle that we see today by Jean d'O, with its six towers and its chapel, dates back to around 1460. Guided tour of the castle and of the site is available. Adult prices start from 5 euros, the area is open in summer.

The Rond du Roi are two pyramids which mark the limits of the former royal hunting domain. The pyramids date from the 18th century and are made of sandstone blocks. They are located at the intersection of forest roads, called Rond de France and Rond du Roi. This area offers plenty of woodland running trails with stunning views of the surrounding countryside.

The Rond du Roi are two pyramids that mark the boundaries of the former royal hunting grounds. The pyramids date from the 18th century and are made of blocks of sandstone. They are located at the intersection of forest roads, called the Rond de France and the Rond du Roi. This area offers pleasant walks in the woods, with some views of the surrounding countryside.

This small church nestled in the heart of the village is splendid, it stands in front of you when you take the main street.