Château de Fécamp

Fécamp, France

Château de Fécamp originates from the 10th century and the stone castle was built in the 11th century. It was the residence of the first dukes of Normandy. perhaps as early as William Longsword and probably with his successors Richard I and Richard II, who are buried to the near Fécamp Abbey. The castle was damaged in the 19th century during the construction work of raiway.

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Avenue du Maréchal de Lattre de Tassigny 4, Fécamp, France
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Founded: 11th century
Category: Ruins in France
Historical period: Birth of Capetian dynasty (France)

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User Reviews

Marc Ridel (4 months ago)
I incontournables de del histoire de la Normandie
Domont et sa région Francois (8 months ago)
Une visite gratuite du château Ducal ( ruine )
Cédric PORET (15 months ago)
Impressionnant de voir les dates où l'histoire d'Angleterre se confond avec l'histoire de la Normandie
Frederic Letellier (2 years ago)
Il n y a rien réellement à voir d autre que ce au il y'a sur la photo. Après c pour l histoire du palais
Christophe Glinel-Mortreuil (2 years ago)
Super joli
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