The place was called Ménil until the 13th century, before becoming Les Mesnils, then Les Mesnuls. The name derives from Latin mansionile, meaning a small mansio, or dwelling
Interesting Sights
Église Saint-Éloi, 15th century.
The Château des Mesnuls: the first elements (entrance gate, moat) were built during the 16th century, and the main body dates from 1731. Protected since 1945, it has been classified as monument historique since 1975.
Chapelle Notre-Dame du Chêne on the road to Montfort-l'Amaury, built around 1825.
Communal laundry house in rue du Moulin, 19th century.