Château de Montfort-sur-Risle

Montfort-sur-Risle, France

Château de Montfort-sur-Risle was built in 1035 by Count Hugues I. It was destroyed already in 1204 during the siege by John, King of England. Since them it has lied in ruins.

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Founded: 1035
Category: Miscellaneous historic sites in France
Historical period: Birth of Capetian dynasty (France)

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www.normandie-tourisme.fr

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Vincent Keat (9 months ago)
Not much to see. You’re not allowed to go inside anymore, probably falling rocks.
jean-philippe larger (3 years ago)
A castle ... Finally some castle ruins! I expected something else given the number of signs and advertisements made on this place ... Even if the development is very well done and the place well maintained, the beautiful view of the city, there is really not much to see ... And in addition the little that remains is seen from afar, because too much forbidden, and the chaotic course ... Too bad ...
Catherine De Oliveira (3 years ago)
Très joli site même s'il ne reste plus grand chose du château, la ballade est très agréable, sur le chemin de St Jacques de Compostelle. Le site est bien aménagé avec des tables de pique nique à plusieurs endroits. Un lieu pour passer un très agréable moment en famille. Nous sommes arrivés par le chemin derrière l'église et avons savouré la grimpette ainsi que la vue imprenable sur Montfort. En repartant ne pas hésiter à visiter l'église avec ses magnifiques statues et la légende de Notre Dame de Montfort.
stanzebla (3 years ago)
In 2010 I was there for the first time. They had cute goats, that took care of the vegetation on the place. Didn't see them on my next visits. There's an awesome view over the Risle valley. In 2020 they reopened the inner part of the castle. They seem to have worked on the stability of the ruins.
andre Fleury (3 years ago)
Soothing and rejuvenating place. Very nice events organized several times a year. Well done !
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