Nonville
Nonville is a small town about 8 km east of Nemours, located in a valley along the left bank of the Lunain River, where a mill once operated.
Historically, in 1790, it was part of the archdeaconry of Gâtinais. The old castle, dating back to the 16th century, still stands today. In 1738, the La Nozée estate, which included a chapel dedicated to Saint Loup, was owned by M. Lalouette. Later, in 1766, it belonged to M. Henri-Jean-Baptiste Boulet de Montery, a royal advisor and treasurer. The town includes two main hamlets, Landy and Chauville, separated by the Lunain River and located north of Nonville, along with a few smaller hamlets with only a couple of houses each.
In 1835, a quarry for compact white stone was opened in the area, producing large blocks. When polished, this yellowish stone with light veins resembles marble and is suitable for monuments or luxury items.
On June 13, 2012, Nonville’s town council unanimously opposed any oil exploration on its land. An American oil company, Toreador, had requested a permit for hydrocarbon exploration, raising local concerns about potential shale gas drilling.
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