Chateau d'Etelan
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- Jayne C2 contributionsA hidden gem with surprising stories and features.We stumbled upon the chateaux and absolutely loved it. A little gem. We highly recommend the guided tour. It’s was very interesting. Marc ( the owner) is very passionate about the castle that his family have lovingly restored and the stories are interesting and surprising.Visited August 2023Travelled with familyWritten 5 August 2023
- Christine F2 contributionsLovely chateau well restored with interesting featuresSuperb example of architecture. Passionate family restoring a beautiful chateau. Family have links to George and Robert Stephenson particularly interested from our English point of view. Lovely chatty family. Enjoyed the visit immenselyVisited September 2023Travelled as a coupleWritten 16 September 2023
- SonyaYSan Francisco, California6 contributionsChateau d'Etelan, A True Time Capsule!Driving into the expansive grounds of Chateau d'Etelan, you have a feeling that you are stepping back in time. The owner, Marc Boudier, is a dedicated custodian of this piece of Norman history, and he is both a wealth of knowledge about the property, and also a diligent worker on maintaining the chateau, the land, and various surrounding buildings. He's very welcoming and speaks English. It was the first chateau in France to be built in Italian Renaissance style (notably the red brick horizontal lines on the exterior) that sits overlooking an untouched pristine valley of the Seine river. The chapel is the oldest part of the chateau, and was built in 1494! It has beautifully ornate stained glass windows and intricately detailed oak wood paneling that have been restored and amazingly don't look like they are centuries old. As a bonus, you might also might see Beluga, a 34 year old horse grazing in the pasture. And a cat named Sweetie, roaming around the grounds. Don't miss the rose garden on the terrace below, which looks out over the Seine valley. As well as a tree-flanked promenade that was once used for horseback riding. The giant trees surrounding chateau are also centuries old. Both the preserved interiors of the chateau, as well as the expansive grounds create a sense of what it was like to live there in the 15th and 16th centuries!Visited January 2024Travelled with friendsWritten 25 January 2024
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SonyaY
San Francisco, CA6 contributions
Jan 2024 • Friends
Driving into the expansive grounds of Chateau d'Etelan, you have a feeling that you are stepping back in time. The owner, Marc Boudier, is a dedicated custodian of this piece of Norman history, and he is both a wealth of knowledge about the property, and also a diligent worker on maintaining the chateau, the land, and various surrounding buildings. He's very welcoming and speaks English.
It was the first chateau in France to be built in Italian Renaissance style (notably the red brick horizontal lines on the exterior) that sits overlooking an untouched pristine valley of the Seine river. The chapel is the oldest part of the chateau, and was built in 1494! It has beautifully ornate stained glass windows and intricately detailed oak wood paneling that have been restored and amazingly don't look like they are centuries old.
As a bonus, you might also might see Beluga, a 34 year old horse grazing in the pasture. And a cat named Sweetie, roaming around the grounds. Don't miss the rose garden on the terrace below, which looks out over the Seine valley. As well as a tree-flanked promenade that was once used for horseback riding. The giant trees surrounding chateau are also centuries old. Both the preserved interiors of the chateau, as well as the expansive grounds create a sense of what it was like to live there in the 15th and 16th centuries!
It was the first chateau in France to be built in Italian Renaissance style (notably the red brick horizontal lines on the exterior) that sits overlooking an untouched pristine valley of the Seine river. The chapel is the oldest part of the chateau, and was built in 1494! It has beautifully ornate stained glass windows and intricately detailed oak wood paneling that have been restored and amazingly don't look like they are centuries old.
As a bonus, you might also might see Beluga, a 34 year old horse grazing in the pasture. And a cat named Sweetie, roaming around the grounds. Don't miss the rose garden on the terrace below, which looks out over the Seine valley. As well as a tree-flanked promenade that was once used for horseback riding. The giant trees surrounding chateau are also centuries old. Both the preserved interiors of the chateau, as well as the expansive grounds create a sense of what it was like to live there in the 15th and 16th centuries!
Written 25 January 2024
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Christine F
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Sept 2023 • Couples
Superb example of architecture. Passionate family restoring a beautiful chateau. Family have links to George and Robert Stephenson particularly interested from our English point of view. Lovely chatty family. Enjoyed the visit immensely
Written 16 September 2023
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Jayne C
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Aug 2023 • Family
We stumbled upon the chateaux and absolutely loved it. A little gem. We highly recommend the guided tour. It’s was very interesting. Marc ( the owner) is very passionate about the castle that his family have lovingly restored and the stories are interesting and surprising.
Written 5 August 2023
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travelford
Marietta, GA247 contributions
May 2023 • Solo
Lovely example of family managed and restored french chateaux. So friendly and felt like you here in the home of a friend! Please go by and support this special place
Written 8 May 2023
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Nancy N
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Nov 2018 • Friends
What a humbling experience to be able to see this historic chateau in the beautiful countryside of Normandy. Marc Boudier was such a gracious host and took so much pride + joy in telling us the history and story of Chateau D’Etelan as he walked us through the castle grounds. It was so magnificent to be able to see the renovations being done at the time of my visit as well; to see each meticulous detail that needed to be captured to restore the chateau back to its original grace and elegance. I can’t wait to come back when it’s complete! Of course the views are breathtaking as well! It didn’t feel real looking over the walls... it was definitely an experience that only being there in person could capture!
Written 25 June 2019
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Raleigh, NC4 contributions
Nov 2018 • Couples
On our recent trip to France, we had the pleasure of visiting Normandy. The highlight of our trip was our tour of the Chateau d'Etelan. A 14th Century gothic chateau nestled in the Seine-Maritime region, its restoration and maintenance has been in the loving hands of the Boudier family since the 1970s. It is a modest castle with phenomenal views of the Seine River valley. You can visit the chateau, chapel and gardens. The Boudiers are welcoming and very knowledgeable about the chateau. We felt transported to a different time. Well worth the trip!
Written 24 June 2019
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John B.
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Sept 2018 • Solo
This chateau and its park are remarkable for the architecture, splendidly restored and maintained, its views and proximity to the Seine, and for me quite important, its concert season. On the second floor there is a great room seating 50 or so persons, beautifully decorated with excellent acoustics where several concerts a year are given, always in excellent taste, generally chamber music, and always with that special French twist. I've been several times to these concerts and am always highly entertained.
Written 25 May 2019
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camilleclmnt
London, UK1 contribution
Jun 2018 • Couples
We were delighted to discover this gorgeous, privately-owned chateau, tucked away in the countryside. The owner Marc is ever so friendly and passionate about the property. He gave us a very enthusiastic tour. We particularly enjoyed being able to walk around the grounds on our own. There are three loops of varying distances, for people to meander in the Chateau's park.
Written 4 July 2018
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JBelmo
Kansas City, KS81 contributions
Sept 2017 • Solo
I've been to this splendid site many times over the years, and it's always a fresh experience. The park surrounding the main structure is beautifully maintained and good for a stroll on any fine day no matter the season. The building itself is excellently preserved and maintained -- the private chapel within the main structure is an absolute gem; and the season of concerts and art shows from spring to fall are always a delight to attend. Concerts are presented in the chapel and in the main salon -- seating for perhaps 50 persons offers an intimate setting for music of all sorts even including dramatic readings (in French). The Chateau d'Etelan is not far down stream from Rouen, and it's a must-visit along with many other significant Norman attractions on the river route from Paris to the sea.
Written 20 May 2018
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ClowAR
Paris, France53 contributions
Jun 2015 • Couples
My husband and I found this castle on google and decided to go see it. It was the first weekend they were open for the season and we were given guided by the owner. We really enjoyed the castle and the garden. It was cool to hear first hand knowledge of castle refurbishing as well. We did the tour in French, not sure if it's possible in English. Check to see the hours before going, as they are not open every day.
Written 23 June 2015
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