Château d'Amfreville
Amfreville Castle
Amfreville
Access
No visits on recordNo opening hours or ticketing found
- Where
- Amfreville
To make a day of it
Open within 20 km
Château d'Amfreville stands in Amfreville (Manche), in the Normandie region of France. The building is registered as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: 14th century, 15th century, 16th century). The building is privately owned and no visits are on record.
Amfreville Castle, located in Manche, occupies a feudal site founded during the time of William the Conqueror. Surviving structures from the 14th and 15th centuries include the entrance postern, remains of the main building, and a chapel with ogival vaults. The entire complex was once surrounded by a moat. Following the Revolution, much of the castle was destroyed, leaving only these scattered remains.
This place also features in William the Conqueror’s castles
What to know
- The site has been registered as a historic monument since 1965, covering the postern, chapel, and adjoining building.
- Access and visiting conditions are not publicly documented: contact the local authority or owners before visiting.
- The chapel with its ogival vaults is the most significant surviving architectural element from the 14th century.
Where this château is
Amfreville · Manche · Normandie
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Address
Amfreville, Manche
Directions open from wherever you are, by car or public transport.
- Period of construction
- 14th century, 15th century, 16th century
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Itineraries
Frequently asked
- When was Amfreville Castle built?
- The remaining structures date from the 14th and 15th centuries, with some additions in the 16th century. The site itself is much older, founded during the time of William the Conqueror.
- What remains of Amfreville Castle today?
- The entrance postern, part of the main building, and the chapel with ogival vaults have survived. Much of the complex was destroyed following the Revolution.
- Is the castle open to visitors?
- It has been registered as a historic monument since 1965, but visiting conditions are not publicly documented. You should contact the local authority directly.
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Sources
Identity, location and official references from Wikidata and the Mérimée register.
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- Mérimée PA00110319
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