Tourelles Castle (Château des Tourelles), Vernon
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7 attractions · 6h 11min · transit route
Tickets ~€15.5 · Transport ~€1.93
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About Tourelles Castle
The Château des Tourelles is a remarkably preserved 13th-century fortress built in 1196 by King Philippe II Auguste to defend the strategic medieval bridge crossing the Seine River. This square castle with four distinctive circular corner turrets served as a bridgehead protecting one of the few river crossings between Paris and Rouen during the conflict with Richard the Lionheart. The castle remained virtually unchanged for 800 years, though it was damaged during World War II when Allied bombing destroyed the west turret, which was later reconstructed in 1984-1997.
Tourelles Castle — Planning Your Visit
Exterior Viewing Only
This attraction can only be viewed from the outside. Interior access is not available.
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The castle was built while Richard the Lionheart was being held captive in Austria following his return from the Third Crusade. Philippe Auguste took advantage of his rival's imprisonment to seize control of strategic Norman territories, making the Château des Tourelles part of a broader military campaign rather than just a defensive structure.
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