Vatteville-la-Rue Castle

Categories : Castle

In the Middle Ages, Vatteville was an important fortification. It was a busy port on the banks
of the Seine overlooked by a castle, whose rather original architecture was of a type usually only found in England at the time. There are still remains left today, more specifically those of a dungeon and a large hall. The castle was built at the end of the 11th century and was used during
a revolt against the King of England and Duke of Normandy Henry I Beauclerc. It was besieged and partially demolished, before being rebuilt in the 12th century. Excavations and research have managed to bring its history to light. A digital system has been set up for visitors. Five bollards placed in different places among the castle’s ruins allow visitors to view the building as it was at the time with a smartphone or tablet. It’s as if you were there!

Don’t leave Vatteville-la-Rue without looking at the mariners’ graffiti carved on the walls of the church.