Château de Vaussieux (Normandy)

Site History

The Château de Vaussieux, originally linked to the Abbaye de Notre-Dame de Longues, was built in the 13th century and reconstructed in the 17th century by Jacques de Thioult. In the 18th century, Philippe Jacques d’Héricy expanded the château by adding a floor and modernized its classical façades. A central pavilion was adorned with a balcony featuring the family coats of arms. The château played a strategic role in 1778 during military maneuvers by Louis XVI to support American insurgents, contributing to the pivotal victory at Yorktown in 1781. Though partially damaged in World War II, it has been restored and features a romantic English-style park.

About the Restoration

The restoration project involves maintenance of the front façade, including the repair of the window masonry and the removal of bars added in the 1970s. The restoration also includes a cleaning program using abrasive jetting, a technique recommended by the French Regional Directorate of Cultural Affairs.

Château de Vaussieux Today
The Château de Vaussieux welcomes members of the public on European Heritage Days every September.

Front façade

$20,000

All FHS Chapters, Danny Kaye and Silvia Fine Kaye Foundation

2025