Where was William the Conqueror born?

William the Conqueror was born at the château de Falaise, around 1027 1028.

Is the château de Falaise accessible for visitors with reduced mobility?

No, the site is not adapted for visitors with reduced mobility.

Where can I park to visit the château de Falaise?

Parking is available at the foot of the ramparts, on boulevard des Bercagnes.

Château de Falaise

Falaise Castle

Falaise

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Tickets and prices

Adult: €9.50
Child: €5
Reduced: €7.50

Free for Children under 6, licensed tour guides, Ministry of Culture card, City of Falaise staff, ICOM card, Normandy Museums network, tourism professionals, Pass Accueil Normandie, from the 2nd child onwards with the Pass Famille, press card

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Visit duration: 60 min
Where: Falaise

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Open within 20 km

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Château de Falaise stands in Falaise (Calvados), in the Normandie region of France. The building is listed as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: 10th century, 12th century, 13th century). Adult admission costs 9.5 EUR. Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.

Standing on a rocky spur above Falaise, this 10th century fortress is the birthplace of William the Conqueror. Visitors can see three stacked keeps, built over several centuries by the dukes of Normandy and later by Philip Augustus, reflecting the development of medieval military architecture. The site also served as a state prison holding political opponents of the Anglo-Norman kings.

Written from Château de Falaise

This place also features in William the Conqueror’s castles

What to know

Allow about one hour for the visit.
Parking is located at the foot of the ramparts, on boulevard des Bercagnes.
The site is not accessible to visitors with reduced mobility.
Adult admission costs 9.50 euros.
The monument has been listed as a historic monument since 1840.

Practical information

Opening hours

from July 4 to August 31: 10h00-18h00 (dernières admissions 1h avant la fermeture)

Annual closures : Fermeture occasionnelle le lundi, fermeture exceptionnelle les 2-3-4-5-6 novembre, 25 décembre et 1er janvier, fermeture annuelle du 4 janvier au 20 février 2027

Prices

Adult: €9.50
Child: €5
Reduced: €7.50

Visit duration: 60 min
Wheelchair access: Not accessible
Dogs: Not verified
Parking: The car park is located at the foot of the ramparts on Boulevard des Bercagnes.

The location of Château Guillaume-le-Conquérant, on a rocky spur, makes access difficult for people with reduced mobility (steep pathways, numerous stairs, sometimes uneven ground...). Visiting the keeps by wheelchair or pushchair is impossible.

On site

Toilets
Gift shop
Child-friendly

Where this château is

Falaise · Calvados · Normandie

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Address

Falaise, Calvados

Directions open from wherever you are, by car or public transport.

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Heritage status: Listed historic monument (classé); Mérimée record PA00111309
Period of construction: 10th century, 12th century, 13th century

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Frequently asked

Château de Falaise: how much is admission?: Adult admission is €9.50. Child: €5. Reduced: €7.50. Free for: children under 6, licensed tour guides, Ministry of Culture card, City of Falaise staff, ICOM card, Normandy Museums network, tourism professionals, Pass Accueil Normandie, from the 2nd child onwards with the Pass Famille, press card.
Where was William the Conqueror born?: William the Conqueror was born at the château de Falaise, around 1027 1028.
How long does a visit to the château de Falaise take?: A visit takes about one hour.
Is the château de Falaise accessible for visitors with reduced mobility?: No, the site is not adapted for visitors with reduced mobility.
Where can I park to visit the château de Falaise?: Parking is available at the foot of the ramparts, on boulevard des Bercagnes.