
Norman Castles from Rouen
Rouen → Martainville-Épreville → Vascœuil
Trip Overview
A full-day trip from Rouen to Martainville-Épreville, Vascœuil covering 2 attractions in approximately 6h 24min. The plan includes public transit from Rouen, step-by-step routes between stops, and entrance fees from €17.5 per person. Compare public transit & car with costs for each leg.
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A day trip from Rouen to explore two remarkable Norman castles. First stop is Château de Martainville, a Renaissance gem housing the Museum of Norman Arts and Traditions with 28 rooms of furniture, costumes, and artifacts. After a lunch break, continue to Vascœuil Castle featuring a 12th-century octagonal tower, the Jules Michelet museum, and a 7-hectare sculpture park with works by Dalí, Braque, and Cocteau. Both castles have limited opening hours: Martainville is closed Tuesdays, Vascœuil opens only Wednesday–Sunday from 14:30.
Your Day Timeline — Norman Castles from Rouen
Your Day Timeline — Discover Martainville Manor
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Martainville Manor
The Château de Martainville is one of the finest examples of early Renaissance architecture in Normandy, built between 1485 and 1495 by wealthy Rouen merchant Jacques Le Pelletier. This beautifully pr…
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Lunch Break
Your Day Timeline — Art and History at Vascœuil Castle
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Vascoeuil Castle - Art and History Center
Château de Vascoeuil is a beautifully restored medieval estate featuring a 12th-century octagonal tower and 17th-century dovecote, both classified as Historic Monuments. The castle gained fame as the…
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