On the traces of the Meurdrac, family of Conquerors

Story of a family of travelers through the major events of medieval Normandy

Certified as one of the oldest villages in the Granville territory, the small commune of La Meurdraquière was founded by a family whose story is even older.

Indeed, some historians say that the Meurdracs left their native Gaelic lands in the 10th century to join the Scandinavian invaders during their great conquests. A charter dating from the 11th century, signed by Richard II, Count of Rouen, and co-signed by a certain Mudac, also attests to the presence of these travelers in the Cotentin at the turn of the Millennium.
The name Meurdrac especially reappears following the Conquest of William when Robert fitz Murdrach, falconer to the new king and son of the founder of La Meurdraquière, was granted two fiefs in England. From there, the name Meurdrac spread both in Normandy and across all of England, becoming one of the most powerful families in medieval European society.

This is the story of this family, and by extension, of the village of La Meurdraquière, which is offered with this tour led by Dominic Farrell, a guide for the Granville Terre et Mer Tourist Office. A tour that invites its participants to trace the path of the Meurdrac family, discover the gradual evolution of its geopolitical influence over the centuries, and understand how a small family could climb the ranks in this way.

Practical information:
Visits offered starting in July 2026, throughout the year 2027 and beyond
Duration 1h30