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Château de Conches-en-Ouche, Conches-en-Ouche

Château de Conches-en-Ouche

Conches-en-Ouche Castle

Conches-en-Ouche

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Château de Conches-en-Ouche stands in Conches-en-Ouche (Eure), in the Normandie region of France. The building is listed as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: 11th century). Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.

Perched on a mound above the Rouloir valley, the ruined keep of Conches-en-Ouche belonged to a stronghold begun in the 11th century by the lords of Tosny. Visitors can see a cylindrical keep wrapped in near-joined semicircular towers, a layout that later inspired Château-Gaillard. The site withstood sieges during the Hundred Years' War before being dismantled in the 16th century, then restored by volunteers in the early 2000s.

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What to know

  • The site is located in the town centre of Conches-en-Ouche, close to the Sainte-Foy church.
  • The visit takes place outdoors, on a former castle mound, with a sloped approach.
  • The former bailey has been turned into a public garden around the ruins.
  • The ruined keep has been a listed historic monument since 1886.
  • The park surrounding the old castle has itself been a protected site since 1940.

Where this château is

Conches-en-Ouche · Eure · Normandie

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Address

11 Pl. Aristide Briand, 27190 Conches-en-Ouche

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Heritage status
Listed historic monument (classé)
Mérimée record PA00099377
Period of construction
11th century

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Can you visit Conches-en-Ouche castle freely?
The ruins and the surrounding public garden are accessible outdoors, though no specific opening hours are given in the available data.
What remains of Conches-en-Ouche castle?
Mainly the ruined keep built on a mound, surrounded by semicircular towers, along with the entrance to the former bailey.
When was Conches-en-Ouche castle built?
Construction began around 1034 under Roger I of Tosny, with further work around 1175 under Roger VI of Tosny.
Is Conches-en-Ouche castle a listed historic monument?
Yes, the ruined keep has been listed since an order dated 12 July 1886.

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Sources

Identity, location and official references from Wikidata and the Mérimée register.

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From the same period — 11e siècle

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