Château de Crosville-sur-Douve, Fortified house in Crosville-sur-Douve, France
Description
The Château de Crosville-sur-Douve is a fortified house in Normandy with tall pointed towers and double archways dating from the 17th century. The building shows characteristic stonework with large windows typical of structures from that era.
History
The castle was built around 1500 on the site of an earlier 11th-century fortification. It served as an outpost connected to regional defense strategies of the medieval period.
Culture
The hall displays painted walls with scenes from classical literature, showing the refined taste of those who once lived here. These artworks give visitors today a sense of how daily life unfolded within these walls.
Practical
The grounds host a plant fair during autumn months, creating an opportunity to explore the property alongside seasonal activities. Visitors should wear comfortable shoes when walking the grounds and prepare for changing weather conditions depending on the season.
Did you know?
During World War II, German forces took material from the building's structures for military construction elsewhere on the property. These traces of wartime use remain visible at the site today.
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