About the tower
On the edge of Perche, in Normandy, in Verneuil d'Avre et Iton, discover the secrets of an astonishing 13th century keep!
La Tour Grise is an old keep built by Philippe Auguste in 1204 after the conquest of the Duchy of Normandy. Its name comes from a brown stone used for its construction: the "grison". Called "Falconry", the ruins adjoining the tower are the last vestiges of the medieval castle, dismantled in the 17th century by order of Louis XII.
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In the tower, discover a permanent exhibition on the history of Verneuil through La Tour Grise: from Philippe Auguste to Duval (when the keep was a hotel-museum) via the Hundred Years War and the terrible Battle of Verneuil in 1424 which pitted 11,000 French and some 7,000 Scots against 14,000 English!
Do not miss, on the top floor, to enjoy the magnificent view of the medieval town and its surroundings.
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As a family, a fun activity bag allows children to explore the monument while having fun.
Visit packages
Free tour
Self-guided tour of the tower (~30min / Family activities)
Schedule
School holidays: Wednesday to Sunday from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Closed from 09/18/2023 to 10/20/2023 and from 11/13/2023 to 04/13/2024.
Prices
Adults: 4€
Children from 7 to 12 years old: 2€
Children under 7 years old: Free
Guided tour
Tour of the tower accompanied by a heritage guide (~1h)
Schedule
Visit for groups or individuals. All year. On request on the day and time that suits you (subject to the availability of the guide).
Information and reservations:
02 32 32 17 17
Prices
15€ from 1 to 5 people then 3€ per additional person.
18 people maximum per visit.
Theatrical visit
Tour of the tower accompanied by an actress (~45min)
Schedule
Visit for groups (up to 54 people). All year. On request on the day and time that suits you (subject to the availability of the guide).
Information and reservations:
02 32 32 17 17
Prices
Quotation.
18 people maximum per visit.
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Convenient
Payments
Cash and credit card payments are accepted.
accessibility
A staircase of 102 steps leading to the floors is to be taken
Animals
Our animal friends are forbidden in the tower.