Le Chateau d'Harcourt

The castle was founded in the 10th century soon after the Normans annexed Normandy, the original fortress was constructed of wood. The stone chateau which can be seen today is based on one constructed in the 12th century by Duke Robert II of Normandy. Duke Robert was a companion of Richard the Lionheart.

The Chateau d'Harcourt is the site of the oldest arboretum in France; today it includes more than 500 species of tree.

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