Can you go inside the château de Robert le Diable?

No, the interior has been closed since 2003; only the courtyard and moat area are open to the public.

Where does the name Robert le Diable come from?

It comes from a local legend, attributed by different authors to either Robert II of Bellême or Robert the Magnificent, with no historical proof confirming either.

How old is the château?

Its origins date back to the late 10th century, during the era of the Dukes of Normandy.

Is the site within walking distance of Moulineaux?

It lies in woodland about 500 metres from the church of Saint-Jacques-le-Majeur in Moulineaux.

Why is the château in ruins?

Despite restorations in the early 20th century and again in the 1950s, a 2007 fire destroyed the floors of the north tower, leaving the site partly ruined.

Château de Robert-le-Diable

Moulineaux

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Château de Robert le Diable stands in Moulineaux (Seine-Maritime), in the Normandie region of France. The building is listed as a historic monument. Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.

Perched on a cliff above a bend in the Seine downstream from Rouen, the ruins of the château de Robert le Diable crown a strategic outcrop in the commune of Moulineaux. The stronghold dates back to the era of the Dukes of Normandy, and its name is tied to local legend rather than to any confirmed founder. Restored and opened to visitors during the 20th century, it closed to the public in 2003 before being acquired by the local authority, which later reopened its grounds. Today only the courtyard and moat area can be visited, set within woodland that still hints at the fortress's former scale.

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What to know

The interior of the château has been closed to visitors since 2003; only the courtyard and moat can be seen.
The site lies in woodland near the A13 motorway, in the commune of Moulineaux.
Visits take place outdoors in a park setting, involving walking on wooded, sloping ground.
A fire in 2007 destroyed the floors of the north tower, known as the Rouen tower.
The site has been a protected landscape since 1935, covering more than 48 hectares.

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Visit duration: Not verified
Wheelchair access: Grounds accessible
Dogs: Not verified
Parking: Not verified

The inner courtyard of the Château is not accessible for people with reduced mobility. However, the park and the moats remain accessible.

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Where this château is

Moulineaux · Seine-Maritime · Normandie

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Moulineaux, Seine-Maritime

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Heritage status: Listed historic monument (classé); Mérimée record IA00021505

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Frequently asked

Can you go inside the château de Robert le Diable?: No, the interior has been closed since 2003; only the courtyard and moat area are open to the public.
Where does the name Robert le Diable come from?: It comes from a local legend, attributed by different authors to either Robert II of Bellême or Robert the Magnificent, with no historical proof confirming either.
How old is the château?: Its origins date back to the late 10th century, during the era of the Dukes of Normandy.
Is the site within walking distance of Moulineaux?: It lies in woodland about 500 metres from the church of Saint-Jacques-le-Majeur in Moulineaux.
Why is the château in ruins?: Despite restorations in the early 20th century and again in the 1950s, a 2007 fire destroyed the floors of the north tower, leaving the site partly ruined.