The partial reopening of this 33-hectare park to the public was approved by the Municipal Council in May. First concrete act, a lunch on the grass, Saturday June 29, at noon.
First concrete act of the renegotiation of the agreement between the City of Dreux and the Raid Aventure association on the use of the Comteville estate: Saturday at noon, the Drouais are invited to a large Republican picnic in the shade of the great trees of this 33 hectare site on the edge of the Oriels.
Everyone comes with their picnic, with family, with friends, and enjoys the natural setting that the area offers.
Also open Sunday
The park will be open from 11 a.m., Saturday June 29, and many activities will be offered until 6 p.m.: You can go tree climbing, pony rides, participate in pottery or well-being workshops, enjoy games giants and musical entertainment.
Among the activities, there will be tree climbing this Saturday afternoon. Archive photo
On Sunday, we will be able to walk freely in the park. This first opening acts as a bit of a test for the new formula put in place since June 1, 2024.
A partial resumption of site management
The reappropriation of the Comteville estate by the City and the Drouais was a campaign promise of the candidate, Pierre-Frédéric Billet. Having become mayor in 2020, he implemented this desire.
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But, only partially since the Raid Aventure association remains in the place with a rent which increases from €6,000 per year to €12,000 per month a priori and especially with the possibility for the Drouais to reinvest the premises regularly while, since 2006, with the arrival of Raid Aventure, the Domaine de Comteville was inaccessible to the public.
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Opposition municipal councilors would have liked a complete return of the estate to the Drouais. But, tomorrow at least, the Drouais will rediscover a scent of yesteryear, the atmosphere of the famous Friendship Festival, by participating in this Republican picnic.
Opening. July 20, outdoor film screening; July 21, free access; September 15, activities for the general public; September 16, free access; October 26, chestnut picking; October 27, free access. From August 6 to 24, installation of the summer village with activities for children, teenagers and families.
