Moulineaux

Moulineaux is a commune in the Seine-Maritime department in the Normandy region in northern France.

History

During the Franco-Prussian War of December 1870 - January 1871 its garrison fought off a siege by 20,000 Prussians led by Edwin von Manteuffel.

Geography

The village of light industry and forestry situated by the banks of the river Seine, some southwest of Rouen at the junction of the D3, D64 and the D67 roads. The A13 autoroute passes through the commune's territory.

Population

Places of interest

The church of St. Jacques, dating from the thirteenth century.
Remains of the eleventh-century castle of Robert le Diable, also housing a museum.
The Caradas manorhouse and St. Jean's chapel at Fontaines.
A sixteenth century chapel.
The Château de La Vacherie, dating from the seventeenth century.