Château d'Etelan, Saint-Maurice-d'Ételan
Plan your visit
Roman Heritage and Norman Castles from Le Havre
7 attractions · 12h 31min · transit route · 3 cities
Tickets ~€20 · Transport ~€19.6
Step-by-step route with transport options and cost breakdown
About Château d'Etelan
A magnificent Renaissance château built from 1494, the Château d'Etelan is one of the first Italian Renaissance castles constructed in France. Perched on the right bank of the Seine between the Brotonne and Tancarville bridges, it commands spectacular views over the final loop of the river. This historic monument blends Renaissance elegance with Flamboyant Gothic architectural elements.
Château d'Etelan — Planning Your Visit
Opening Hours
Ticket Prices
Guided Tour
Recommended1-hour tour of the château interior, park, chapel, and exhibitions. Tours at 15:00, 16:00, 17:00, and 18:00 daily. Conducted by the owner family.
Self-Guided Visit
Access to park and chapel only. Available 11:00-13:00. Château interior not included.
In day plans, the recommended ticket is pre-selected and included in the total price.
On August 4, 1563, one of France's most pivotal moments occurred at this château: Catherine de Medici proclaimed the majority of her son Charles IX one year early, at age 13 instead of 14. She drafted, signed, and sealed the 'Letters of Majority of the King' here, and Charles IX left Ételan as the ruling King of France.
Travel Plans for Château d'Etelan
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Day Routes
Renaissance Château Discovery
Saint-Maurice-d'Ételan
