The Top 20 Castles in Calvados

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 … read more

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.

16th century chateau, now a gite / B&B at 80 Euros/p

This villa was built in 1865 by the Marquise de Montebello, the granddaughter of Jean Lannes, Marshal of the French Empire. This is a textbook example of the aristocratic seaside … read more

The building dates from the first half of the 18th century. After the Revolution Charles-François Lebrun will acquire the castle. The 18th century castle in the classical style, erected on … read more

This house was built in the middle of the 18th century for the Honfleur-based shipowner Leroi-Beaulieu. It has retained all of its interior arrangements and its mid-18th century decor: fireplaces, … read more

The Château d'Harcourt was built in the 17th century and only a ruin remains today, due to battles during the Second World War which destroyed an already dilapidated building.
The … read more

William the Conqueror Castle is a medieval castle where William the Conqueror was born. It offers breathtaking views of the city and the surrounding valleys. You can discover the three … read more

Ferme de la Rouge Fosse offers tours of a large typical Bessin house, visits to their dairy, meat and cereal production. They work extensively on 140 ha of agricultural land. … read more