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Radepont

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Country
  
France

Department
  
Eure

Canton
  
Fleury-sur-Andelle

Area
  
15.81 km²

Region
  
Normandy

Arrondissement
  
Les Andelys

Population (2008)
  
757

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Radepont is a commune in the Eure department in Normandy, northern France.

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Map of 27380 Radepont, France

It is located 22 km south west of Rouen, on the river Andelle.

History

Radepont's monuments include the chateau de Radepont and the ruined Cistercian abbey of Notre-Dame de Fontaine-Guerard

The abbey was founded in 1185 by Robert III de Beaumont. In the 12th century Radepont passed from the ownership of the Abbey of Les Préaux to Robert du Plessis. In 1194, Richard the Lion Heart had a castle built on this land.

References

Radepont Wikipedia