The Top 20 Castles in Normandy
A visit to a castle — whether you stumble over one during a hike outdoors or walk your way around the grounds with a guide — is always something special, …
Last updated: September 17, 2025
Mont-Saint-Michel always surprises. There's so much to say about it: a mystical place with its "marvel" (the cloister at the top of the mountain) and the golden statue of the …
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The King's Gate is a gate of the city fortifications of Saint-Mont-Michel
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Bénouville Castle was built from 1768 to 1785 by the Marquis de Livry. For most of the 20th century, the castle served as an orphanage and then the regional chamber …
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Former 12th century fortified castle, rebuilt in the 15th century, Dieppe castle stands on the heights of this Norman town. The ramparts and the keep tower are made of flint …
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The Benedictine Palace was built thanks to the fortune made with the marketing of the eponymous liqueur. If you have the time and the inclination, you can take the guided tour which ends with a brief tasting. Health !
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Sissi the famous princess of the Empire of Austria Hungary stayed in this castle now converted into a luxurious hotel-restaurant which includes an eleven hectare park.
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The village of Domfront, which today hosts 3500 inhabitants, was a medieval city rich in history.
Half-timbered houses, superb mansions and the fortified wall surround the 12th century keep.
Even …
Half-timbered houses, superb mansions and the fortified wall surround the 12th century keep.
Even …
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Dating back to the 11th century, the Chateau de Gisors is an incredible example of military architecture from 11th to the 16th century. It was built as a strategic fortress …
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Slightly elevated castle - from the walls you can look at the city. The complex consists of ruins of the old castle - recent fortifications - as well as museum buildings.
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Seven centuries of history. Carrouges was first in the 14th century a stronghold of the Hundred Years War (dungeon). It became a stately home in the 15th century (Blosset wing), …
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