Located on the Huisne River just west of Paris, the small hamlet of Nogent-le-Rotrou, with cobbled streets and historic structures, is the birthplace of Gustave Le Bon, who traded in psychology, sociology, and physics.

He published several treatises regarding racial superiority and the herd mentality.

His works were Believed to have influenced the thinking of Sigmund Freud, and writing of Adolph Hitler's Mien Kampf.

Attractions in Nogent-le-Rotrou

Place St. Pol Square

Chateau Saint-Jean dates from the era of William the Conqueror

Musee du Perche