Routes Planner Features Updates

Login or Signup

Login or Signup

Login or Signup

Bénouville Castle

Bénouville Castle

Highlight • Castle

Bénouville Castle

Cycling

4.9

(199)

Running

4.6

(13)

Gravel riding

5.0

(3)

Road cycling

5.0

(3)

Location: Bénouville, Caen, Normandy, France

See nearby routes

Tips

Guillaume Favez

January 18, 2022

Cycling

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 of accounts moved there in 1990. Since then, it is possible to visit the castle and the exhibitions it houses.

Translated by

•

May 27, 2021

Cycling

The beautiful castle is a good example of neoclassical architecture in France at the end of the 18th century. It is one of the most important works of the Parisian architect Claude-Nicola Ledoux. The courtyard facade has an impressive row of iconic columns, crowned by a entablature with a relief of weapons and figures. The garden side shows the same ionic order, but pilasters below the attic bearing military victory marks. Now the castle is owned by the departmental council and it hosts temporary exhibitions.

Translated by

•

March 9, 2020

Cycling

Le château de Bénouville, est un château construit par l'architecte Claude Nicolas Ledoux entre 1765 et 1785, sur la demande du marquis de Livry et de sa femme Thérèse-Bonne Gillain …

In the know? Log-in to add a tip for other adventurers!

Sign up for free

Nearby routes

Best routes near Bénouville Castle

4.7

(120)

1,146

riders

#1.

Pegasus Bridge – Canal de Cæn à la Mer loop from Caen

27.7km

01:38

60m

60m

Easy bike ride. Mostly paved surfaces.

Navigate with device Send to Phone

Easy

4.6

(191)

982

riders

#2.

Pegasus Bridge – Lion-sur-Mer loop from Caen

54.9km

03:10

120m

120m

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.

Navigate with device Send to Phone

Moderate

4.6

(125)

1,021

riders

#3.

Canal de Cæn à la Mer – Pegasus Bridge loop from Ouistreham

39.9km

02:16

90m

90m

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.

Navigate with device Send to Phone

Moderate

Details

Informations

Elevation 60 m

Weather

Powered by Foreca

Tuesday 10 November

17°C

12°C

33 %

Additional weather tips

There’s a fairly high chance of rain. Consider packing a waterproof jacket.

Most visited during

January

February

March

April

May

June

July

August

September

October

November

December

See nearby routes

Location: Bénouville, Caen, Normandy, France

Other Popular Places to Check Out

Sentier cyclable - Réserve Ornithologique Gros Banc

Bouche du Canal de Caen à la Mer

Observatoire ornithologique du Gros Banc

Baie de l'Orne

Canal de Caen à la Mer à Blainville-sur-Orne

Pegasus Bridge

Beobachtungsplattform

Route dans les marais de la Dives

Caen

Lavoir du Canal de Caen

Falaises de Luc-sur-Mer

Colombelles -amfreville