Château de Verneuil-sur-Avre Ruins

Verneuil-sur-Avre, France

Château de Verneuil-sur-Avre has attested since XIe century. It formed with Tillières-on-Avre and Nonancourt a defensive curtain against the possible incursions in Normandy of the counts de Chartres. Philippe Auguste built there after 1204 one of his famous circular towers.

References:

casteland.com

Address

Rue de la Tour Grise 80, Verneuil-sur-Avre, France

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Details

Founded: 13th century
Category: Castles and fortifications in France
Historical period: Late Capetians (France)

More Information

www.casteland.com

Rating

4/5 (based on Google user reviews)

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User Reviews

marie Lunn (5 years ago)
Beautiful, warm welcome and great service from the owner. The food is delicious too. Thank you

Olivier Hanoteaux (5 years ago)
Excellent in every way !!!

JB VILLENEUVE (5 years ago)
Very warm welcome, a magnificent place within a very pleasant park. To recommend without hesitation. Thanks to the whole team.

Pascal Becquet (6 years ago)
Un bel exemple de service pour ce restaurant. Malgré un mail et 2 appels pour tenter de faire une réservation aucun retour. Un mail sans réponse et deux appels où l'on doit me rappeler mais que nenni. Vraiment déçu pour un établissement de la gamme Relais & Châteaux.

Daniel Ollivier (6 years ago)
Accueil chaleureux, chambre confortable, excellent restaurant et cadre magnifique.

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