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On the border of Perche, in Normandy, in Verneuil d'Avre and d'Iton, discover the secrets of an astonishing 13th century dungeon!
The Gray Tower is an old keep built by Philippe Auguste in 1204 after the conquest of the Duchy of Normandy. Its name comes from a brown stone used for its construction: the "grison". Called "Falconry", the ruins adjoining the tower are the last vestiges of the medieval castle, dismantled in the 17th century by order of Louis XII.
EXHIBITION AND PANORAMA
In the tower, discover a permanent exhibition on the history of Verneuil through the Gray Tower: from Philippe Auguste to Duval (when the keep was a hotel-museum) via the Hundred Years War and the terrible Battle of Verneuil in 1424 which pitted 11 French and some 000 Scots against 7 English!
Do not miss, on the top floor, to enjoy the magnificent view of the medieval town and its surroundings.
ESCAPE GAME
In partnership with La Ludo d'Iton, an escape game is offered in the Grey Tower by reservation from July 5 to September 28, 2025, on Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays (18 p.m.). Other slots on request depending on the facilitator's availability.
This scenario is intended for 2 to 6 players.
The game takes place on the first floor of the Grey Tower.
Duration: 1 hour of play + 15 minutes of preparation.
Price: €60 per session.
MUSICAL TOURS: Trouba'tour
In partnership with La Ruche-le Silo.
Join the dance and discover with your family the history of this medieval dungeon by following two troubadours. Instrument handling, songs and historical commentary.
Duration: 1 hour. Family audience with children from 4 to 10 years old.
Dates 2025: Wednesdays 19/02, 26/02, 09/04, 16/04, 23/04, 22/10 and 29/10 at 15 p.m. By reservation.
Prices: €5/person.
GUIDED TOUR THE UNSHAKEABLE GREY TOWER
Guided tour of the dungeon by a heritage guide. History, architecture and panorama, from its foundation to the present day.
Duration: 1 hour. All audiences.
Dates 2025: 03/01, 08/02, 15/02, 22/02, 01/03, 05/04, 12/04, 19/04, 26/04, 03/05, 10/05, 31/05, 18/10, 25/10, 29/10, 01/11, 26/12. By reservation.
Prices: €4/person. €2/6-11 years.
OTHER EVENTS
In partnership with the J Carcopino media library, a storytelling, musical, and illuminated tour is scheduled for Saturday, May 17, 2025, at 20 p.m. and 21:30 p.m. Reservations are required (free).
On the occasion of Heritage Days, the Grey Tower will be open free of charge on Saturday 20 and Sunday 21 September 2025.
Working Languages
- English
Ranking & labels
- ISMH registered
Costumed
- Average duration of the individual visit: 60 min
- Average duration of the group visit: 60 min
- Groups welcome up to 19 people.
Services
Services
- Boutique
- Bicycle parking
Prices & payment methods
*Basic rate: €4/person.
*Child rate: €2 / 7-12 years old.
*Free / under 7 years old.
*Reduced rate "low carbon operation": €3 / person (instead of €4) on presentation of a bus ticket (Verneuil stop) on the date of your visit, a train ticket (Verneuil station) dated the current week, your bicycle.
*Reduced rate for Crédit Agricole Normandie-Seine customers (upon presentation of proof such as checkbook, mobile application, RIB, etc.).
- Credit card
- French bank and postal checks
- Cash
- Visas
Opening
From July 5 to September 28, 2025,
Wednesday 14 a.m.-18 p.m.
Thursday 14 p.m. - 18 p.m.
Friday 14am-18pm.
Saturday 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m. and 14 p.m.-18 p.m.
Sunday 14 a.m.-18 p.m.
*Escape game:
From July 5 to September 28, 2025, by reservation, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays at 18 p.m. Other slots are possible outside of opening hours for self-guided visits, depending on the facilitator's availability.
*Guided tours and musical tours: by registration on the dates mentioned above.
