Legendary castleEure
Château de Gisors
Gisors
Dimensions
Octagonal keep on an artificial motte (surrounded by a circular shell wall)
Period
Construction from 1097; keep 12th–13th century
What stands there
1 castle
Built from 1097 by Robert II de Bellême on behalf of the king of England William Rufus, the château de Gisors is one of the most important motte castles of the Norman march facing the kingdom of France. Its octagonal 12th-century keep and artificial motte still dominate the town, on the historic border of the Norman Vexin. Listed as a monument historique since 1862, the site has been undergoing restoration campaigns since 2021.
Further reading
Getting there : Park open free of charge all year round, guided tours by the Vexin Normand tourist office
Opening times and access details are given as a guide only: check before you set out.
Ambient sound
Nearby
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