Le château Rambures is a 15th Century military fort that once played an important defensive role at the end of the Middle Ages. The castle is set in very well kept gardens. There is also an interesting rose garden that dates back to the 1920s, with an impressive collection of old and modern roses – some 390 varieties.

Le château Rambures, only 20 minutes from Basse Copette

If you are looking for a luxury Bed and Breakfast in Normandy, near the town of Blangy-sur-Bresle, with interesting sites and monuments to visit locally, Basse Copette is the place to stay, and Le château Rambures is just one of many local castles to visit. THe medieval owner of the castle is immortalised in Shakepeare’s Henry V: “Lord Rambures, the master of the cross-bows “.

The château is only 20 minutes from Basse Copette, and is well worth the visit. Access to the castle is only possible by taking a guided tour. The tour is quite thorough and is therefore probably not suitable for young children. But the castle in the gardens does make a great park to run around in.

The castle is open all year round, but at different times during winter and summer – so have a look at the website, included in the list of local attractions to the right, for the opening hours that apply when you are visiting Basse Copette.