Château de Crosville-sur-Douve

The stone castle features high pointed towers, double entrance archways, and tall windows representing the Louis XIII architectural style of the 17th century.

Built around 1500 on the site of an 11th-century defensive outpost, the castle served as an advanced position for the fortress of Saint-Sauveur-le-Vicomte.

The ceremonial hall contains preserved wall paintings depicting scenes from Ovid's Metamorphoses, demonstrating the refined taste of medieval French nobility.

The castle grounds host the annual Les Automnales plant fair during autumn, offering visitors an opportunity to explore both the architecture and gardens.

During World War II, German forces removed granite slabs from the castle's staircase to construct a V1 rocket launch ramp behind the property.

Location: Crosville-sur-Douve

Inception: 15 century

Website: https://chateaucrosville.org

GPS coordinates: 49.38556,-1.48389

Latest update: June 23, 2025 10:53