Château de Gisors
| Château de Gisors | |
|---|---|
| Gisors in the department of Eure, France | |
The original octagonal keep and chemise of Gisors | |
| Site information | |
| Type | Motte-and-bailey castle |
| Controlled by | Dukes of Normandy |
| Location | |
| Coordinates | 49°16′48″N 1°46′23″E / 49.279903°N 1.772975°E |
The Château de Gisors is a castle in the town of Gisors in the department of Eure, France. The castle was a key fortress of the Dukes of Normandy in the 11th and 12th centuries. It was intended to defend the Anglo-Norman Vexin territory from the pretensions of the King of France.