Located in the Durdent valley, Grainville-la-Teinturiere is a medium size village dating back to 1282. In the 13th century the already had a leprosy colony/home. The home still exists today, and has turned into a retirement home.
In 1610 the village was decimated by the plague.
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The main street is the road that goes through the Durdent valley. There are two shops and one garage. |
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The church has been rebuilt three times starting in the 11th century. |
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Former castle, now farm |
There used to be a castle, but it was destroyed. Now it is a farm. |
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"Party" house |
The village communal house (party house) is very recent, but was built in the old fashion style. |
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Former leprosy house now retirement home |
The retirement house used to be a leprosy colony. |
Outside of the retirement home |
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The Durdent river flows through the village. |
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