Attractions and Places To See around Beaubray - Top 9

The town of Goms is rather pretty, too bad it is populated by inbreds

This site now houses an agricultural high school. No matter which road you take to get there, it will be pleasant and surrounded by nature. Ideal for taking an invigorating break. Castle built in the 17th century by the Count of Louviers, perhaps from older elements. The outbuildings (outbuildings, stables, chapel) date from the 18th century: the large stables were built in 1736, the chapel was remodeled in 1771. The dwelling was extensively remodeled in the 19th century; at the start of the 20th century, the architect Lisch restored and enlarged it by adding a square pavilion to the northeast. The regular garden visible on the 18th century plan later became an irregular garden. In the 17th century, the poet Madame Deshoulières (1637-1694) stayed there. Successive owners include the Grimouville family, the Hanivel family, the Clermont-Tonnerres, the Marquise de Kerkoent, the Marquise de Tourzel, governess to the children of Louis XVI, the Duchess of Lorges, the Cro family.

In this area, an "Old Castle" from the 15th century faces a "New Castle" from the 19th century, separated from each other by gardens designed by Achille Duchène. The Domaine de Condé sur Iton invites you to come and admire this magnificent and soothing landscape. You will be able to sleep in one of the five beautiful period rooms which have been fitted out in the "Château Neuf". In summer, breakfast is served on the terrace from where you can admire the gardens, the fountain at the end of the "Petit Miroir" and... the "Vieux Château". You can take advantage of the halls and lounges of the residence for an evening as a couple or for a reception with friends: the Grand Salon, so convivial with its warm fireplace, the Petit Salon with its musical decor or the Dining Room with its wall paintings. painted. The Domaine de Condé is also a place for receptions (meetings, weddings, banquets, parties, etc.) thanks to the rooms of the "Vieux Château". The lawns can be fitted out with barnums or tents for any reception of more than 100 people Source https://www.chateaux-france.fr/chateau-de-conde-sur-iton

Le Fidelaire … the origin of the toponym is clearer than it seems when we know that the Latin fagus (the beech) gave fayou fi: the Fidelaire is therefore the Fi of the Aire, that is to say the beech near which is the area where the peasants thresh the wheat. In the twelfth. There was one of the five chapels in the forest of Goms, dedicated to Saint Eloi. All were given in 1123 to the abbey of Conches which henceforth had the patronage. This was confirmed to the monks by the bishop of Évreux in 1239. Source https://www.sauvegardeartfrancais.fr/projets/fidelaire-le-eglise-saint-eloi/

Chambray Castle is a residence from the 16th – 17th centuries, which stands on the territory of the French commune of Gouville in the department of Eure, in the Normandy region. The castle is partially listed as a historical monument.

Built at the end of the 11th century by Roger III de Tosny, Lord of Conches. The thickness of the walls is 2.60m. The walls and window embrasures were coated with a layer of mortar mixed with lime and fine sand in order to give a more noble appearance to this flint construction. On the ground floor: it was the food reserve, there were no windows. 1st floor: A central well was used to supply the Château with drinking water. It was emptied in 1849. A fireplace was in each room. It was around 1417, when Conches was in English hands, that the defensive power of the keep was increased under the orders of Captal de Buch. He built an additional tower with the particularity of starting on a square base. Main seats of the castle: 1093: War of the Beautiful Ladies (fight between the Lords of Tosny and the Lords of Breteuil, Beaumont and Evreux) 1199: Philippe Auguste is king of France and he makes the domain of Conches available to his cousin Robert de Courtenay in 1202. 1364: first English occupation. 1371: 100 years war, Bertrand Dugesclin, captain of King Charles V, seizes Conches. 1420: Conquest of Normandy by the English, Henry V, King of England seizes Conches. The castle was taken over in 1440 by Charles VII, King of France. 1441: New English occupation. 1449: The French under the command of Robert de Floques, bailiff of Evreux storm the town of Conches.

In 1190, Richard Coeur de Lion gave Jean (bishop of Évreux) the castle and the barony of Condé.

Beautiful little Norman village.