Château du Tourps, château situé à Anneville-en-Saire (Manche)
Château du Tourps is a classical mansion built in the 1700s in Anneville-en-Saire, constructed on the site of a medieval fortress. The building features a raised ground floor, a central projection, a spiral staircase, and symmetrical openings, while a chapel built in 1669 stands nearby as part of the estate.
The estate was founded around 1050 by William the Conqueror and passed through numerous owners over centuries. The original fortress was set on fire by English forces in 1346 and heavily damaged during conflicts in 1591, after which the current classical building was constructed in the 1700s.
The castle sits quietly in the rural landscape of Anneville-en-Saire, serving as a visual landmark for the community. A small chapel dedicated to Saint Gilles stands beside the main building, reflecting how religious practice was woven into daily life on the estate.
The castle is not regularly open to the public and is maintained primarily as a protected historic monument. It is best viewed from the outside or during special guided tours that are occasionally organized.
The property stands on an old motte, an earthen mound from the medieval fortress that remains visible in the landscape today. These remains allow visitors to trace the layers of architectural history from the 11th century through to the 1700s.
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