Villequier Castle – Chateau de Beaumesnil
Built: 1784
Status: Private
Visitable?: No, not yet
Notable: unrestricted and impressive view over the Seine river and valley
In the village of Villequier, up on the hills overlooking the Seine river valley in Normandy are several castles and manors. One of them, the biggest, is the Beaumesnil Castle.
The Chateau de Beaumesnil was built in 1784 and was sold several times over during its lifespan (including to an American woman).
The Chateau de Beaumesnil and its chapel at Villequier
The chapel, located next to the castle dates back to 1866.
Capel of the Chateau de Beaumesnil at Villequier
The castle has a 35 kilometre unrestricted view over the Seine river and valley.
View of the Seine river and valley from the Chateau de Beaumesnil at Villequier
A dovecote dating back to 1602 can be found on the 17 hectares (42 acres) grounds, including a landscaped park.
Dovecote at the Chateau de Beaumesnil at Villequier
During WWII, it served as a local Head Quarters for the German occupying forces, but they did not destroy the castle.
Steeple of the Chateau de Beaumesnil at Villequier
In 1972 the hotel was turned into a hotel complex, initially for school kids, then for luxury guests.
inside the Chateau de Beaumesnil at Villequier
But since 2007, the hotel is closed down and they are starting to renovate the castle from top to bottom.
inside the Chateau de Beaumesnil at Villequier
For the time being, the castle can not be visited.
Click here to see other castles in the area.
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