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Built around 1060 by William the Conqueror, the ducal castle became a favourite residence of the Dukes of Normandy, Kings of England (1066-1204), who transformed it into one of the largest fortified enclosures in Europe.
Duration of visit
90 mins
Guided tours
Guided tours, events, games booklet, 'Mathilde and the Castle' tour: information on the website
Opening time
Free access to the castle grounds every day: 7.30am-10.30pm
Visitor Centre: 9.30am-12.30pm/1.30pm-6pm (weekdays) & 11am-6pm (weekends & Bank holidays)
Weekly closing
Mondays except in July/August & Easter/Whit Mondays
Annual closing
Annual closure of the Visitor Centre: 01/01, 01/05, 14/05, 01/11 & 25/12
Prices
Guided tours of the castle: 8€ - free for children under 10
01/03 > 31/10: free flash tours on the first weekend of every month
01/03 > 31/10: free flash tours on the first weekend of every month
