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Château de Gavray, Gavray-sur-Sienne

Château de Gavray

Gavray Castle

Gavray-sur-Sienne

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Gavray-sur-Sienne

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Château de Gavray stands in Gavray-sur-Sienne (Manche), in the Normandie region of France. Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.

Perched on a mound above the Sienne valley, the ruins of Gavray castle mark the site of a key stronghold of the Cotentin region from the late 11th century onward. A favoured residence of Charles the Bad in the 14th century and described by Froissart as the finest castle in Normandy, it was besieged several times before being dismantled on the orders of Louis XIII in 1626. Visitors can still see a round 12th century tower, the base of a square 14th century keep, fragments of the curtain wall and traces of a grain silo.

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What to know

  • The site is visited outdoors, on a rocky mound with uneven terrain in places.
  • The remains were restored and consolidated before opening to the public in 2001.
  • This is not an inhabited or furnished château but an open air archaeological ruin.
  • Excavations carried out between 1982 and 1990 helped clarify the site's occupation up to the 17th century.

Where this château is

Gavray-sur-Sienne · Manche · Normandie

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Address

19 Rue Haute Rue, 50450 Gavray-sur-Sienne

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Heritage status
Protection status unknown

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Frequently asked

What remains of Gavray castle?
A large round tower from the 12th century, the base of a square 14th century keep, fragments of the curtain wall and the site of a grain silo.
Why was Gavray castle destroyed?
It was dismantled in 1626 on the orders of Louis XIII, as part of a broader policy of razing inland fortifications in the kingdom.
Was Gavray castle significant in the Middle Ages?
Yes, it was a major stronghold in the Cotentin, a favoured residence of Charles the Bad and described by the chronicler Froissart as the finest castle in Normandy.
Can Gavray castle be visited today?
The site has been open to visitors since 2001, as consolidated outdoor ruins.

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