CHÂTEAU DE TILLY
4-star hotel, restaurant, and experiences in Normandy
The history of Domaine de Tilly
The Domaine de Tilly is located in Boissey-Le-Châtel in the Pays du Roumois, canton of Bourgtheroulde, Eure department.
Construction began in 1530 and lasted 5 years. Claude Le Roux was the first owner: heir to Guillaume II Le Roux, Seigneur de Bourgtheroulde, he had the Château built to establish his social status as a parliamentarian and member of the Exchequer. On his brother's death, he inherited the Château de Bourgtheroulde, which today is a prestigious hotel in Rouen.
Hunting scene
An estate that quickly became a hunting lodge.
At the time, the Château covered 400 hectares. Over the years, the property was gradually dismantled, eventually becoming a local school. Since then, extensive renovation work was undertaken in 1990, and in 2012, the château was restored to its former glory.
Castle facade
An imposing east-facing façade. Beautiful and dreamy.
Today, the estate comprises three buildings:
The Château: the main façade is a blend of brick and stone, typical of the Renaissance period in Normandy. There are indications that a chapel once adjoined the Château and was destroyed during the French Revolution. The surrounding wall bears witness to the building's medieval past.
The Le Roux de Tilly motto:
"Expugna impugnates me domine", Lord, repel my enemies
suggests the various difficulties and attacks faced by the family and the Château over the centuries.
Take the time to appreciate the game hunted at the time, carved into the window surrounds.
Window sculpture
Dream of history and love, it's possible at Château de Tilly
Inside the Château, take time to appreciate the remarkable Rihour staircase, named after the Rihour Palace in Lille. You'll be fascinated by its original 15th-century design and hypnotic atmosphere.
Rihour-style staircase
A unique and exceptional piece
- Le Manoir Normand: adjacent to the Château. The central part dates from the 16th century, in keeping with the half-timbered construction principles of the period. The rest of the house dates from the 19th century.
- The Pressoir, an authentic 18th-century feature, was brought to the estate from Illeville-sur-Montfort by the previous owners.
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Where is Château de Tilly located?
Adresse: 43 allée de Tilly, 27520, Boissey-Le-Châtel, FRANCE
We are: Next to Bec-Hellouin and its abbey (10 min or 10 km), close to Bourgtheroulde and Bourg-Achard, and 18 min from Neubourg and the Château du Champ de Bataille (18 km), close to Rouen (35 km), on the road to Deauville (1 hour or 60 km) and the D-Day beaches or Giverny (80 km) and only 1 hour 20 minutes from Paris and 2 hours 30 minutes from Mont-Saint-Michel.
How to get to Château de Tilly
- By car: At the junction of the A13 and A28 motorways, you'll find us.
- By train: The nearest station is Bourgtheroulde Thuit-Hébert station TER line 852082 from Rouen Rive Droite station. Then take a taxi (10 min). We recommend booking in advance or taking a taxi from Rouen Station (35 min).
- Airport: 45 min from Rouen airport or 1h45 from Roissy-Charles de Gaulle.