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A Norman castle where Henri IV slept before the battle of Ivry!
Near Verneuil-sur-Avre, discover the Castle of Hellenvilliers from the 16th and 17th century. Its origin dates back to the 9th century. A warrior named Herland created a site there to protect himself from Viking invasions. The oldest wing of the present castle dates from the Renaissance period. It is supported by a chapel, behind which is a watchtower and outbuildings from the same period. The central body of the early 17th century was a gallery which connected the Renaissance wing to an old postern. It has been converted into reception rooms in the 18th arrondissement. The right wing, which closes the U-shaped courtyard, is at the beginning of the 18th century. On the way to Ivry, in 1590, Henri IV spent a night in the castle, before giving battle there a month later, against the League of the Duke of Mayenne ...
Working Languages
- English
Ranking & labels
- ISMH registered
Visit
- Average duration of the individual visit: 60 min
- Average duration of the group visit: 60 min
- Groups of 15 to 30 people welcome.
Services
Equipments
- Free parking
Services
- Site accessible to strollers
Prices & payment methods
Free visit of the exteriors.
Guided tour of the exteriors and interiors: €4 / person.
Group visit: €4/person, by appointment.
- French bank and postal checks
- Cash
