Built: 10th century Status: Public Visitable?: Yes (ruins) Notable: Belonged to the Dukes of Normandy Web: –
The ruins of the Fecamp castle show that once upon a time, it was impressive.
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Once belonging to the Dukes of Normandy, the castle was built in the 10th century. It is reckoned that Willian Longsword (son of the Viking King Rollo) lived here. Richard I and Richard II lived here, and it was William the Conqueror who moved the power to the city of Caen (and its enormous fortress/castle there).
Fecamp castle ruins
Although in ruins, the castle can be visited (unofficially, since there is no entrance, office but there are a few information signs).
The Trinity Abbey church in Fecamp is quite interesting. Building started in the year 659 and expanded over the centuries to become quite big church. The Fecamp City Hall is built against it, and across the road you'll find the ruins of the Dukes of Normandy Castle.
Fecamp was once a main hub for commercial fishing. Now there is a museum dedicated to the fishing industry installed in one of the main fishing factories. It's worth a visit.