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Ivry-la-Bataille est une commune française située dans le département de l'Eure en région Normandie. Ses habitants sont les Ivryen(ne)s.
Ivry-la-Bataille is located on the river Eure in Normandy and about thirty miles (50 km) west of Paris, at the boundary between the Île-de-France and the Beauce regions.
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It was built in the 10th century, then enlarged and reinforced during the following centuries. Overlooking the valley of the Eure, it is considered one of the first stone castles in Normandy. Chateau d’Ivry-la-Bataille has marked similarities with later Norman castle keeps in Normandy, notably Avranches in France and Colchester Castle and the White...
Today only ruins now remain. The ruins can be viewed as part of a scenic walk overlooking the valley of the River Eure. It is an official historical monument of France. This small town is now best known for the archaeological excavations, resumed in 2007, in the fortified castle, the remains of which dominate the area. It is one of the oldest Norma...
Most visitors choose to travel by car, often from the ferry ports at Cherbourg or Caen on the coast.
The Château d'Ivry-la-Bataille is a ruinous Norman castle in the town of Ivry-la-Bataille in the Normandy region. It is among the earliest examples of a stone donjon or keep, which would become a common feature of later Norman castles in various parts of Europe.
Visit Ivry-la-Bataille: highlights and tourist information. Ivry-la-Bataille is situated in the Eure department and Normandy region. Below you can see some of the places that we have visited and reviewed and can recommend when you are sightseeing close to Ivry-la-Bataille in Normandy.
The castle of Ivry-la-Bataille, in the Eure, 20 km north-east of Dreux, is now a vestige. It was built from the 10th century, then enlarged and reinforced during the following centuries. Overlooking the valley of the Eure, it is considered one of the first stone castles in Normandy and would have served as a model for the Tower of London.
Medieval fortress of the tenth and thirteenth centuries classified historic monument, Castle Ivry-la-Bataille not present today in ruins. Accessible free visit, the subject of archaeological excavations for many years to reveal all its secrets.
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