Château de Tillières-sur-Avre, château à Tillières-sur-Avre (Eure)
Château de Tillières-sur-Avre is a fortified castle in a small town in Normandy, situated on a natural hill overlooking the Avre river and surrounding landscape. The site displays multiple construction phases with 12th-century medieval round towers, 16th-century southern terraces, and a 19th-century neoclassical residence.
The castle was founded around 1013 by Duke Richard II to defend southern Normandy and control the Avre river as a strategic border. It endured multiple sieges under French kings and English rulers, was severely damaged by a major fire in 1492, and was later partially rebuilt with a neoclassical residence.
The castle served as home to various noble families and rulers over the centuries, each leaving their mark on the structure. Today, the mix of architectural styles reflects this complex ownership history and remains central to how local people connect with their town's identity.
The site is located in a rural area of Normandy, easily accessible from nearby towns like Verneuil and Chartres, with open grounds available for walking and exploring. Local tourist offices and the town hall can provide information about guided tours and other historic sites in the region.
The Grand Parterre, a large open space on the grounds, once served as a training field for soldiers and today is planted with approximately 133 protected linden trees protected as a natural site since 1942. These ancient trees represent a rare surviving element of the historic military installation.
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