Initial construction Début XVIIe siècle (≈ 1704)
Building of the castle in bricks and sandstone.
1766 et 1768
Adding flags
Adding flags 1766 et 1768 (≈ 1768)
Construction of symmetrical courtyard pavilions.
28 juillet 1972
First protection
First protection 28 juillet 1972 (≈ 1972)
Listing of facades and roofs in the inventory.
11 mai 2006
Extended protection
Extended protection 11 mai 2006 (≈ 2006)
Registration of the castle in full and annexes.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
Fronts and roofs; the vaulted kitchen (cad. A 81): by order of 28 July 1972 - The entire castle and the facades and roofs of the adjoining buildings in return for square to the north; facades and roofs of the southern pavilion; the entire north flag; the barn and the whole bread oven; the enclosure, the courtyard of honor and the vegetable garden with their fence walls (cad. A 80-82): by order of 11 May 2006
Key figures
Charles Joseph Fortuné d'Herbouville - Marquis and politician
Member of the noble family associated with the region.
Origin and history
The château d'Herbouville, located in Saint-Pierre-le-Vieux in Seine-Maritime, is a monument built in the early seventeenth century. Its architecture combines bricks and sandstone, with a distinctive roof in the shape of an overturned ship. In 1766 and 1768, two symmetrical pavilions were added to the court, completing a harmonious architectural ensemble. The interiors, dating from the 18th century, reflect the refinement of the era, while the stables, restored, and the enclosed vegetable garden testify to its use both residential and agricultural.
The castle is associated with the family of Herbouville, a noble Norman lineage attested since the thirteenth century. Charles Joseph Fortuné d'Herbouville (1756-1829), Marquis and politician, although linked to this family, is not explicitly mentioned as owner of the castle in the sources. However, its name remains attached to the region, particularly through its prefect functions and its commitment to the modernization of local infrastructure. The castle, with its adjoining buildings and enclosures, was partially protected by decrees in 1972 and 2006, emphasizing its heritage importance.
Historical sources also refer to agricultural buildings prior to the 19th century, indicating that the estate was both a seigneurial residence and a farm centre. The golden lily on the field of Gules, present in the coat of arms of the Herbouville family, appears in the coat of arms of several neighbouring communes, strengthening the link between this family and the territory. Today, the castle of Herbouville embodies the architectural and historical heritage of Normandy, marked by the influence of local noble families.
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