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Château du Vaudroc is a 17th-century residence in the municipality of Limpiville, Seine-Maritime, Normandy. Built in brick and stone, it is representative of the architectural style of the Henri IV-Louis XIII period. The Marquis Louis-François Dyel de Vaudrocque, originally from the Pays de Caux, acquired the estate in 1736 after his return from Martinique. He added two wings to the existing house body and set up a French-style park, including a large charmille and three beds lined with cut linden trees.

In 1958, the castle was bought by the Marquis and the Marquise de Lillers, who undertook a thorough restoration of the estate, including the park. The castle, still privately owned, has been listed as historical monuments since 1931. Although not permanently open to the public, its park is accessible during the European Heritage Days and the "Parks and Gardens in June" event.

The castle illustrates the architectural and landscape evolution of Norman aristocratic residences, mixing 17th century heritage and subsequent transformations. Its park, designed according to classical principles, reflects the influence of French gardens, while the modifications of the 19th century show the successive adaptations of seigneurial houses to the tastes of their owners.

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