Good news: REOPENING starting Friday, May 14

Good news: REOPENING starting Friday, May 14

After weeks of exceptional closure, the domaine of Harcourt will open its doors again this Friday, May 15 at 2pm. To do this, a special protocol has been put in place to ensure the safety of all of us. The following actions were taken: Open from Wednesday to Sunday Opening hours: from 14:00 to 17:00 Visit limited to outdoor areas Opening of Home/Shop spaces Closure of the castle...

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Temporary closure COVID-19

Temporary closure COVID-19

In accordance with government regulations, the domain of Harcourt, castle and arboretum, is closed. The schedules of April, May and June 2020 are postponed to a later date. Our entire team has swung into action to maintain the domain and welcome you as soon as possible. While awaiting better days follow us on Instagram, Facebook, or Twitter! Nice photos, new articles and ideas to...

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The most famous characters who made history in Har...

The most famous characters who made history in Harcourt

It was Bernard the Dane, descendant of the kings of Saxe and Danemark  whom was the first baron of Harcourt. In 917, he sent 300 soldiers from Harcourt  to help the duke of Normandy William, son of Rollo. In 1078, twelve years after the conquest of England by William the Conqueror, Errand (or Enguerrand ), whom was a brother in arms of the famous Duke of Normandy comes back to...

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Welcome to Harcourt!

Welcome to Harcourt!

What about a visit of the domain of Harcourt ? Do you know that’s possible to discover the history of the castle and the arboretum of Harcourt also in english ? If you want to visit on your own,  you will have a plan of the site in English, German or Dutch and you will also learn about the story of the place thanks to the permanent exhibition located  into the castle. With a...

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Season opening 2020: Sunday 1st March

Season opening 2020: Sunday 1st March

Starting from Sunday 1st march, the Domain of Harcourt, property of the Department of Eure, is openning its doors for a new and fantastic season. This season 2020, the Domain of Harcourt is going to takes you back in childhood! You will thwart the frosted spell of the new Escape Game, experience three days of medieval festival in the country of knighthood and dragons, and spend a...

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10 reasons to visit the Domain of Harcourt

10 reasons to visit the Domain of Harcourt

1. The castle of Harcourt remains as illustration of Norman military architecture from the day when English kings were Dukes of Normandy. In the mid-11th century, the first seignior Anquetil of Harcourt was a ” brother in arms ” of William the conqueror. The duke offered the Harcourt territory to the seignior to thank him for his bravoury ! 2. On the west side of the...

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