Château de Crosville

Crosville-sur-Douve, France

The history of Crosville family dates from the Norman Age (11th century), but the Château de Crosville was built in the late 1400s by Jean Boudet Crosville. Today the keep and gatehouse remain of this castle.

In the 18th century Jean V Crosville rebuilt the castle, but it was left to decay in 1742. Put up for sale in 1980, the Lefol family, then farmers, bought up the entire property. Today, thanks to their eager farmer daughter Michèle, the restored castle has found its soul again.

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Address

Le Château de Crosville, Crosville-sur-Douve, France

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Details

Founded: 15th century
Category: Castles and fortifications in France

More Information

www.chateau-crosville.fr

Rating

4.3/5 (based on Google user reviews)

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User Reviews

Anaïs (2 years ago)
I fell in love with this place, a magnificent place and Mrs. Lefol is very pleasant, professional and attentive.

Mike Cox (2 years ago)
Nice old place, comfortable and friendly. Menu sadly lacking choice.

Enza & Thomas (3 years ago)
Beautiful place, ideal for a wedding

Thomas Pries (4 years ago)
Attention dogs! Either you are open and the guard dogs do not have access to the public area or you are closed and you know this. So it turned out to be a very short visit. The driveway cannot be used for normal vehicles due to the set up bumps. But no problem from SUV upwards

Alex Didillon (4 years ago)
An exceptional setting, impeccable staff, unfailing kindness. I can only recommend the room, the caterer (excellent !!!), the baby sitters ... Everything was perfect!

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