Construction of the castle 1700-1799 (≈ 1750)
Construction period attested by sources.
10 juin 1932
Registration for Historic Monuments
Registration for Historic Monuments 10 juin 1932 (≈ 1932)
Protection of facades and roofs by stop.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
Facades and roofs: inscription by decree of 10 June 1932
Key figures
Information non disponible - No character mentioned
Sources insufficient to identify key players.
Origin and history
Rombosc Castle, located in Mont-Cauvaire in Normandy, is an iconic monument of the eighteenth century. Its facades and roofs, characteristic of the architecture of this period, were inscribed in the Historical Monuments by order of 10 June 1932. This classification reflects the heritage value of the building, although the precise details of its construction or original owners are not mentioned in the available sources.
The location of the castle is specified in the Merimée base under address 5005 Le Rombosc, 76690 Mont-Cauvaire, in the Seine-Maritime department. This territory, integrated into the Normandy region, was historically marked by rural and artisanal activity in the 18th century. The castles of this period often served as residences for the aristocracy or the local bourgeoisie, playing a central role in the social and economic organization of the surrounding countryside.
Practical information about the opening of the castle to the public, its current vocation (room rental, guest rooms) or its accessibility is not detailed in the sources consulted. Only partial protection of its architectural elements is attested, stressing its importance in the Norman heritage.
