Château d'Eu Castle

Address: Eu, Normandy, France

The Château d’Eu is a historic château in the town of Eu in Normandy, northern France, with major construction phases from the late Middle Ages and the Renaissance. It has longstanding regional significance as the traditional seat of the Counts and later Dukes of Eu.

The castle originated as a medieval stronghold and was substantially rebuilt and remodelled during the 16th and 19th centuries. Over time it served as a noble residence and later hosted museum collections related to Louis-Philippe and the history of the estate.

The château sits in the town of Eu in the Seine-Maritime department, on the edge of the Bresle valley. It is about 30 km north of Dieppe and within easy reach of coastal Normandy towns.

• Museum highlights: Housed in the château are period rooms and a permanent collection devoted to the Orleans monarchy and the château’s history.
• Access and viewpoints: Best visited on foot from Eu town centre; combines easily with a walk through the town and views over the Bresle valley.

What to See#

• Musée Louis-Philippe: Located in the main reception rooms of the château, displaying period furniture, portraits and documents connected with the 19th-century monarch Louis-Philippe and the castle’s ownership history.

Eu is accessible by regional train and road from Dieppe and Abbeville. From nearby towns, local buses or short taxi rides bring visitors to the château located near the town center.

• Check opening hours before visiting - local museums and guided tours may be seasonal.
• Walk the gardens for views over the town and the Bresle valley.
• Look for guided tours that explain the château's 19th-century connections with European royal families.