Overlooking the town of Beaumont-le-Roger, the Priory testifies to the tumultuous history of Normandy.
At the end of the 11th century, Roger de Beaumont, a powerful feudal lord and advisor to William the Conqueror, had a castle and priory built in Beaumont. The castle was destroyed in 1378 during the conquest of the town occupied by the English. As for the priory, occupied by Oxford Canons, it then belonged to the Bec-Hellouin Abbey. During the 19th century, it became a ribbon manufacture and a cotton spinning mill, of which only ruins remain today. From the top of the esplanade, enjoy a stunning panoramic view over Beaumont and the Risle Valley.
Spoken languages
- French
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- Average duration of the group visit: 60 min
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