Château de la Vaucelle

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Château de la Vaucelle, Medieval castle in Saint-Lô, France.

The Château de la Vaucelle features turrets, a dovecote, and crenellated walls, positioned along the banks of the Vire River in Manche department.

Built in the 14th century, the castle received numerous royal guests including King Francis I in 1532 and King James II of England during their visits.

Jean Boucard, Bishop of Avranches and confessor to King Louis XI, established the Sainte-Pernelle chapel and created Normandy's second-largest library.

The dovecote and northern crenellated wall have been registered as historical monuments since July 11, 1975, with access subject to owner permission.

The descendants of Luc Duchemin, a 17th-century chronicler from Saint-Lô, maintain ownership of this historical estate to this day.

Location: Saint-Lô

Inception: 14 century

GPS coordinates: 49.11150,-1.10729

Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:56

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