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The 10 most beautiful castles in Eure

10 châteaux

Chosen among 214 recorded castles

What to see in Eure when you only have a weekend: the 10 most visited castles according to their visitors’ reviews, among those open to the public whose visiting conditions we checked on the official website. For each: what you see, the entry price, the link to the full entry.

Ranked by attendance, from the number of Google reviews. “Beautiful” is your word; what we measure is what visitors choose.

  1. Château de Fourges

    No. 1

    Château de Fourges (Fourges Castle)

    Vexin-sur-Epte

    The château de Fourges stands in the commune of Vexin-sur-Epte, in the Eure department, on the former territory of Fourges. Available sources give little detail about the building itself, focusing instead on the surrounding village and its heritage, such as the listed mill and the Saint-Pierre church.

    Hours, prices and access

  2. Château de Gisors

    No. 2

    Château de Gisors (Gisors Castle)

    Gisors

    In Gisors, in the Eure department, a castle mound holds the remains of a stronghold raised between the late 11th and 12th centuries. The site once stood on the border of the Norman Vexin, contested between the Dukes of Normandy and the King of France.

    Adult €9Hours, prices and access

  3. Domaine de Beaumesnil (également sur commune de Gouttières)

    No. 3

    Domaine de Beaumesnil (également sur commune de Gouttières)

    Beaumesnil

    Built between 1633 and 1640 for the Marquis de Nonant, Beaumesnil castle stands in the Eure department amid a large moated park. The fully furnished interior can be explored from cellar to attic, and the estate also houses a museum of antique bookbinding.

    Adult €12.50Hours, prices and access

  4. Château d'Harcourt

    No. 4

    Château d'Harcourt (Harcourt Castle)

    Harcourt

    Set on its feudal mound above the Neubourg countryside, Harcourt castle preserves a remarkably intact medieval structure, from the twelfth-century square keep to the thirteenth-century wall with its twelve towers.

    Hours, prices and access

  5. Château de Trangis

    No. 5

    Château de Trangis (Trangis Castle)

    Évreux

    In Évreux, the château de Trangis stands within a park that now serves as a public green space, drawing visitors more for a walk than for a tour of the interior.

    Hours, prices and access

  6. Château de Gaillon (également sur commune de Aubevoye)

    No. 6

    Château de Gaillon (également sur commune de Aubevoye)

    Gaillon

    Perched above Gaillon, overlooking the Seine valley, this former residence of the archbishops of Rouen reflects building campaigns begun in 1502, later shaped by Jules Hardouin-Mansart and Le Nôtre for its gardens.

    Adult €7Hours, prices and access

  7. Château des Tourelles

    No. 7

    Château des Tourelles (Tourelles Castle)

    Vernon

    Château des Tourelles, in Vernon (Eure), France. Location, access and practical information.

    Hours, prices and access

  8. Château de Navarre

    No. 8

    Château de Navarre (Navarre Castle)

    Évreux

    Two kilometres from Évreux, the name château de Navarre now refers to a place rather than a building: successive structures once stood here, from the medieval fortress of Joan II of Navarre to the residence built by Hardouin-Mansart for the Duke of Bouillon.

    Hours, prices and access

  9. Château de Conches-en-Ouche

    No. 9

    Château de Conches-en-Ouche (Conches-en-Ouche Castle)

    Conches-en-Ouche

    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.

    Hours, prices and access

  10. Château de Montfort-sur-Risle

    No. 10

    Château de Montfort-sur-Risle (Montfort-sur-Risle Castle)

    Montfort-sur-Risle

    Perched on a rocky spur above the Risle valley, the remains of this 11th-century stronghold recall one of Normandy's great feudal families, the Montforts, one of whom joined William the Conqueror at Hastings.

    Hours, prices and access

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Frequently asked questions

What is the most beautiful castle in Eure?
The most visited in Eure is Château de Fourges, first in this selection according to its visitors’ reviews. All 10 castles listed are open to visitors with checked hours.
How much does a visit cost?
The adult entry price is shown under each castle when the official website publishes it; 0 of these castles are free.
How is this selection made?
Among the 214 castles recorded in Eure, we keep those open to the public with a photo, then rank by number of Google reviews. No castle pays to appear.