Château des Rotoirs, 18th-century castle in Saint-Aubin-sur-Gaillon, France.
Château des Rotoirs is an 18th-century castle built from pale stone set within expansive grounds. The estate includes several secondary buildings and a traditional dovecote alongside the main structure.
The estate passed to the Coëtlogon family in the 16th century and was sold to Pierre de Croismare in 1637. Croismare served in the hunting service of King Louis XIII, which influenced the property's future direction.
The name Rotoirs comes from Germanic roots relating to places where hemp was processed. This origin ties the estate to a long tradition of local craftsmanship.
The property now serves as a seminar and event venue with accommodation and meeting spaces for various group sizes. Visitors should check availability in advance since the grounds function mainly as a private event location.
A chapel on the grounds was dedicated to Saint Giles and drew pilgrims for generations. Bishops of Évreux led annual pilgrimages there for local children until the 1940s.
The community of curious travelers
AroundUs brings together thousands of curated places, local tips, and hidden gems, enriched daily by 60,000 contributors worldwide.
