Château de Cuverville, 18th-century castle in Cuverville, France
Château de Cuverville is an 18th-century stone castle with protected facades, roofs, and classical interior features. The building contains a grand salon and a staircase that showcase the refined taste of the period.
The Cavelier de Cuverville family built the castle in 1730 on the site of an older house. Only a 16th-century kitchen fireplace survives from the previous structure.
André Gide visited the castle regularly and drew inspiration from it for his novel La Porte étroite. His presence here connected the place to French literary circles of the early 20th century.
The castle stands on Rue du Château in Cuverville, Seine-Maritime. The location is straightforward to reach with standard village roads providing access.
The Protestant Rondeaux family purchased the castle in 1835 and transformed it into a gathering place for writers. Paul Valéry and Jacques Copeau were among the notable visitors who came here regularly.
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