Construction of the original mansion XIVe siècle (≈ 1450)
First traces of site occupancy.
XVIIe siècle
Major work
Major work XVIIe siècle (≈ 1750)
Important architectural transformations.
XVIIIe siècle
Destruction of the dungeon
Destruction of the dungeon XVIIIe siècle (≈ 1850)
Change in defensive structure.
15 janvier 1929
Registration for historical monuments
Registration for historical monuments 15 janvier 1929 (≈ 1929)
Protection of the entrance flag and annexes.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
Entrance hall and side appendices: inscription by order of 15 January 1929
Key figures
Information non disponible - No character mentioned
Sources do not cite any historical actors.
Origin and history
The Château de Vaucelles, also known as the Château de la Rivière, is a historic residence located in the commune of Vaucelles, in the Calvados department, in the Normandy region. Built in stone, it stands out for its sober home and its Louis XIII style poter, decorated with pilasters and a high roof. The site was occupied from the 14th century by a manor house, and major works were undertaken in the 17th century, while the dungeon was destroyed in the 18th century.
The entrance pavilion and its side annexes have been listed as historical monuments since 15 January 1929. The castle is located near the Drôme River, in a typical setting of Norman architectural heritage. Its history reflects the architectural and social evolutions of the region, from the Middle Ages to the modern era.
The sources available, including the works of Arcisse de Caumont and the Flohic editions, confirm its importance in the local heritage. The castle is today a testimony of the successive transformations suffered by seigneurial houses in Normandy, between defensive function and residence of pleasure.
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