Château de Beynes

It had a defensive role at that time, with the river as a western defence line of the French Royal domain, defending against Normandy and other possible combatants.

Around 1450, Robert d'Estouteville transformed the castle into a more comfortable residence by dismantling the keep and adapting the fortifications to the incipient artillery.

The castle was totally abandoned during the 18th century, fell into ruins, and was used as a stone quarry for the village constructions.

The castle has an oval shape surrounded by a moat; nine towers stand along the curtain walls.

The whole remains of the castle were listed as a Monument historique by the French Ministry of Culture in November 1959.