Château des Ravalet: A Jewel of the Normandy Renaissance

Château des Ravalet: A Jewel of the Normandy Renaissance

The 16th-century Château des Ravalet, also known as Château de Tourlaville, stands near the river Trottebec and carries a fascinating history tied to two feudal families.

Built between 1562 and 1575, Château des Ravalet is a testament to French Renaissance architecture. Originally a manor belonging to the royal domain, it changed hands several times before being remodeled in 1859 by the vicomte de Tocqueville. The château is close to the river Trottebec, about 1 kilometer south-south-east of the church Notre-Dame de Tourlaville. Its construction history spans over six centuries, as it was built on the site of an older structure, possibly a fortified manor from the 8th century.

Sources: Wikipedia, OpenStreetMap, Wikidata, Wikimedia Commons

Written by Nicolo Ciampini

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