In Vascoeuil, immerse yourself in art and history in a site granted the certification "Maison des Illustres" (Houses of Illustrious People).
In the heart of the Pays de Lyons-Andelle and the Vexin Normand region, 20 km (12 miles) away from Rouen, visit a listed country house now converted into an art and history centre that holds major exhibitions of renowned artists and has a packed programme of events, with the memory of the historian Jules Michelet (1798-1874) who loved, lived and wrote in this house, a family property for five generations.
His study has been exactly recreated at the top of the medieval tower dating back to the 12th century and a museum gathers memorabilia that honour his memory in an outbuilding.
Remarkable 17th century dovecote with revolving ladder.
The English style park and the French-formal garden from 1774 hold an exceptional permanent collection of more than 60 works of art made by major 20th century artists.
Ratings and quality marks
- Maison des Illustres
- Normandie Qualité Tourisme
- Qualité Tourisme
Prices
Payment methods
- American Express
- Carte bleue
- Debit cards
- Postal or bank cheques
- Holiday vouchers
- Cash
- Eurocard - Mastercard
- Contactless payment
- Money transfer
- Visa
Services
Equipment
- Internet access
- Kitchen available
- Screen
- DVD Player
- Photocopies
- Catering service
- Telephone
- Private terrace / smoking area
- Video projector
- WIFI
- Restaurant
- Bar, cafeteria, tea room
- Covered picnic area
- Picnic area
- Parking for families
- Toilets
- Free parking
- Baby changing area
Sittings
- Shop
- Restaurant with baby equipment
- Bicycle parking
- Free WIFI
- Animals welcome
- Groups welcome
- Can be privatised