10 Castles in Calvados That You Shouldn't Miss

March 30, 2022 Frederic Celentano

Discover the best top things to do in Calvados, France including Chateau de Vaucelles, Chateau Guillaume-le-Conquerant, Chateau de Saint-Germain-de-Livet, Chateau de Caen, Chateau d'Outrelaise, Chateau de Creully, Chateau de Fontaine-Henry, Chateau de Boutemont, Villa Strassburger, Chateau de Lantheuil.
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1. Chateau de Vaucelles

4 route du Chateau, 14400 Vaucelles France http://tourisme.aidewindows.net/vaucelles.htm#chateau
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5.0 based on 1 reviews

Chateau de Vaucelles

2. Chateau Guillaume-le-Conquerant

Place Guillaume le Conquerant, 14700, Falaise France +33 2 31 41 61 44 [email protected] http://www.chateau-guillaume-leconquerant.fr/
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4.5 based on 826 reviews

Chateau Guillaume-le-Conquerant

The birthplace of William the Conqueror. Its restoration campaign now complete, this exceptional castle with its three keeps, walls and towers overlooks the city of Falaise. Discover this amazing fortification built by the first dukes of Normandy, later expanded by William's descendants and completed by King Philip-Augustus of France. Meet the great characters who shaped the Anglo-Norman territories and follow the epic stories that feature this mighty fortress. You will discover all the aspects of this ducal and royal castle through screenings of videos, recreated furniture, augmented reality and 3D objects on digital tablets. This is altogether a more complete, a more immersive and a more intense experience at the heart of the castle when dukes of Normandy and kings of England were rulers of the land. Prices: ADULTS: 8,50€ ADULT CONCESSIONS - STUDENTS: 6€ CHILDREN (6 to 16): 4€ (free under 6) FAMILY PASS: 21€ (2 adults and 1 child, all other children are free, 6 children max.)

Reviewed By CoupeColonel - Saumur, France

Having come here over 30 years ago it has changed a bit although the central feature of the ruined chateau with modern replacements for the missing bits remains as fascinating as ever. Enhanced with virtual reality views of the interiors and some very good short explanations of the characters and history involved I thought it was great. So did my 7 year old who rushed ahead to look at each room. Even my wife liked it!

3. Chateau de Saint-Germain-de-Livet

Saint-germain-de-livet, 14100 Ville de Lisieux, Lisieux France +33 2 31 31 00 33 http://www.lisieux-tourisme.com/patrimoine-culturel/chateau-musee-de-saint-germain-de-livet/
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4.5 based on 150 reviews

Chateau de Saint-Germain-de-Livet

Reviewed By kirkgirl - Ireland, null

A beautiful chateau, tucked away from the main roads. It was very quiet due to Covid 19 but it was nice to see it without alot of other people around. The accompanying information leaflet gave us plenty of background on the history and room by room inside. If nothing else the gardens are gorgeous to walk around on a sunny day - there are also a couple of beautiful peacocks and lovely to see all the ducks and swans in and around the moat. A very nice place to visit.

4. Chateau de Caen

14000 Caen France +33 2 31 27 14 14 http://www.chateau.caen.fr
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4.0 based on 653 reviews

Chateau de Caen

Reviewed By Skirt_H - Brussels, Belgium

Nice, large castle down-town. Lots to do in the walls, and well maintained. Could have spent hours there.

5. Chateau d'Outrelaise

14680 Gouvix France +33 2 31 79 03 64 http://www.outrelaise.com/
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4.0 based on 4 reviews

Chateau d'Outrelaise

6. Chateau de Creully

30 Place Edmond Paillaud, 14480 Creully France +33 2 31 80 18 65 http://www.chateaudecreully.fr
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4.0 based on 65 reviews

Chateau de Creully

Reviewed By 247andyd - Chelmsford, United Kingdom

The chateau is closed in September but Stephanie agreed to open especially as there were more than 10 of us. It's not a huge place but a lot of history and a great way to spend a couple of hours. Can't understand why there isn't more publicity for the BBC radio connection. Very interesting. Excellent guided tour in English Thank you Stephanie.

7. Chateau de Fontaine-Henry

3 Place du Chateau, 14610 Fontaine-Henry France +33 2 31 26 93 67 [email protected] http://www.chateaudefontainehenry.com/
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4.0 based on 94 reviews

Chateau de Fontaine-Henry

The Chateau of Fontaine-Henry is a Renaissance style chateau, located in the little village of Fontaine-Henry near Caen : it is a little treasure of Normandy. Guided tours of the inside of the castle are provided as well as a walk around the gardens where you can also visit the chapel and the gothic rooms.

Reviewed By olivia_dlc - Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Magical, underrated site! The castle has really a uniquely Gothic ornamented architecture of old Norman style (XIIth s) and has never been sold nor suffered irreversible destruction during Revolution nor WWII. It now belongs to a descendant of the original builders via a Scottish-Norman branch. Several masters’ works of art in site. Interior in good state. Definitely recommend if you are in the area of Bayeux. Peaceful park with peacocks. Recommend to see the 10’ film available in English in the Chapel. Several games and animations for kids.

8. Chateau de Boutemont

Chemin de Bouttemont, 14100 Ouilly-le-Vicomte, Lisieux France +33 2 31 61 12 16 [email protected] http://www.chateau-de-boutemont.fr/
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4.0 based on 30 reviews

Chateau de Boutemont

Chateau du XVI et Jardins Remaquables ouverts d'avril à septembre. Les jours et horaires d'ouvertures seront indiqués ultérieurement.

9. Villa Strassburger

1 avenue Strassburger, 14800 Deauville City France +33 2 31 88 20 44 http://en.normandie-tourisme.fr/pcu/villa-strassburger/deauville/fiche-PCUNOR014FS00073-2.html?iDD=6
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4.0 based on 33 reviews

Villa Strassburger

10. Chateau de Lantheuil

14480 Ponts sur Seulles France +33 6 49 76 58 29 [email protected] http://www.domaine-chasse-turgot.com
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4.0 based on 25 reviews

Chateau de Lantheuil

The chateau of Lantheuil, built around 1613 by Antoine Turgot of Saint-Clair is Louis XIII style and listed as a Historic Monument since 1931. The historic salons contain an exceptional collection of period furniture and portraits, works of art and archival documents relating to the various Turgot branches. The Second World War did not completely spare the castle which was requisitioned by the German army from 1941 to 1944. Unpublished stories written by members of the family and witnesses of the time will fascinate historians and amateurs. Ysabel de Naurois Turgot, descendant of Turgot will be happy to welcome you and make you visit the Gardens and the historic lounges of the castle. Come to observe the nature, a specialized guide in cynegetic management will take you in our 4x4 to make the tour of the Domain. You will see pheasants, perhaps deer and traces of wild boar. Private events on request: Game shooting, clay pigeon shooting, gala dinners, private receptions

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