Chateaux and Castles in Normandy, France

The region possesses a splendid array of castles, Renaissance châteaux and mansions, from the forbidding medieval fortress to the hospitable country.
Some châteaux now house museums as in Caen, Crevecoeur-en –Auge et Pontecoulant.


CHATEAU DE BALLEROY
MUSEE DES BALLONS-BALLEROY

14 490 Balleroy
Tél : (33) 02 31 21 60 61
Fax : (33) 02 31 21 51 77
Renseignements visites : (33) 02 31 21 06 77
Site: http://www.chateau-balleroy.com
This chateau was built by the architect F.Mansart. It has undergone much restoration. The International Balloon Museum is located in the château’s outer court.
In the museum shop, you will find many gifts to please everyone.
 

Opening Times:
Daily mid-March to mid-October, 10am to 6pm, closed Tuesdays
July and August every day 10am-6pm
 

Rates:
-Museum + château adults: 6.86 euros(château only: 5.35 euros, museum : 4.27 euros)
-Students: 5.35 euros (château only: 4.57 euros, museum: 3.81 euros, park 3.00 euros)
- Free under 7 years old


CHATEAU DE BEAUMESNIL

27410 Beaumesnil
Tél / Fax : (33) 02 32 44 40 09

Castle and Bookbinding Museum
This superb baroque castle was built between 1633 and 1640.
The chateau’s reflection in the water provides a very nice view, the fountains and box tree adding harmony to the place.
 

Opening Times:
Every day from July to August except Tuesdays, 10am to 12am and 2 to 6pm
From Easter to September 30th, Friday to Monday 2 to 6pm
 

Rates:
6 euros




CHATEAU DE CARROUGES
MONUMENT NATIONAL

61320 Carrouges
Tél : 02 33 27 20 32 / 02 33 31 16 42
Fax : 02 33 31 16 44
Internet : www.monum.fr

This castle was built in granite and brick, from the 14th to the 17th centuries. It successfully marries Medieval Renaissance with Renaissance elegance. The gardens have been restored and the furniture is the original, as well as family portraits that were acquired by the state and castle in 1936.

Opening Times:

From 01/04 to 15/06 and from 1-30/09
10-12am and 2-6pm

From 16/06 to 31/08
9.30-12am and 2-6.30pm

From 01/10 to 31/03
10-12am and 2-5pm

Closed 01/01, 01/05, 01/11, 11/11, 25/12

Rates:
6.10 euros/Concessions: 4.10 euros
Under 18s free




CHATEAU CREVECOEUR

Château et Musée - 14 340 Crèvecoeur en Auge
Tél : 02 31 63 02 45 - Fax : 02 31 63 05 96
E-mail: musee.schlumberger@wanadoo.fr
Site : www.chateau-de-crevecoeur.com

You will find a feudal history inside this chateau, with music of the Middle Ages and some instruments.

Opening Times:
From April to June and September
11am to 6pm daily on Sundays in October from 2pm to 6pm)

From July to August daily from 11am to 7pm

Rates:
Adults: 5 euros/from 10 to 18 years old
Students: 4 euros
Free under 10 years old




CHATEAU GUILLAUME-LE –CONQUERANT
FALAISE

14 700 Falaise
Tél : 02 31 41 61 44 - Fax : 02 31 90 25 55
e-mail: chateau@falaise.fr
You will discover the history of the chateau in a very spectacular way as it is presented by an imaginative theatrical production, which makes the presentation both artistic and playful.

Opening Times:
Open daily from 10am to 6pm( except on 25/12, 01/01, and from 05/01 to 05/02)
 

Rates:
Adults: 5 euros/ children: 3 euros
Free under 6





CHATEAU DE MIROMESNIL
TOURVILLE-SUR-ARQUES

Château de Miromesnil
76 550 Tourville-sur-Arques
Tél/Fax : 02 35 85 02 80
Fax : 02 35 85 55 05
You will appreciate the diversity of the façades of the château and its architecture, as well as a lovely tiny chapel, with its 18th century decoration.

Opening Times:
From 01/05 to 28/09 every day except Tuesdays from 14pm to 18pm(guided tour)

Rates:
6 euros
From 10 to 17 years old: 4 euros
Free under 9




CHATEAU VENDREUVE


Musée et Jardins du Château de Vendeuvre
14 170 Vendeuvre
Tél : 02 31 40 93 83 - Fax : 02 31 40 11 11
e-mail: chateau@vendeuvre.com
Internet: www.vendeuvre.com

In this chateau you will discover the art of living of the 18th century.
 

Opening Times:
From 01/05 to 30/09 from 11am to 6pm
April, October and November and Bank Holidays from 2pm to 6pm
Holidays Easter to all Saints every day from 2pm to 6pm

Rates:
Adults: 6 euros to 8euros/pers
Children: 4.5 euros to 6.3 euros/pers


CHATEAU DE VASCOEUIL
ART AND HISTORY CENTRE
MUSEE MICHELET

27 910 Vascœuil
Tél : 02 35 23 62 35
Fax : 02 35 23 03 90

The chateau is now a centre for the arts famous for its large exhibitions of painting and sculpture.
You will discover gardens, a sculpture park with different styles.

The museum, housed in the 18th century is dedicated to Jules Michelet who lived and wrote in Vascoeuil during years.

You have a restaurant-Tea-Room called “La Cascade” on the site.

Opening Times:
Daily from 17/04 to 14/11 from2.30pm to 6.30pm
Every day from 10/07 to 05/09 from 11am to 7pm

Closed from 13 to 16/04- from 05 to 09/07 and from 18 to 22/10

Rates:
Adults: 7 euros
Children/groups/students: 5 euros
Free under 10
Family rate: 20 euros

CHATEAU DE BIZY-VERNON

Château de Bizy
27 200 Vernon
Tél : 02 32 51 00 82
Fax : 02 32 21 66 54

The castle of Bizy is famous for its vast stables, the majesty of its great courtyard and the ornamental waterworks of its grounds.
You will discover a very 18th century style.

Opening Times:
From 01/04 to 01/11 from 10am to 12am and 2pm to 6pm
Closed on Mondays
March: Saturdays and Sundays 2pm to 5pm

Rates:
Adults: 6 euros
Children: 3.5 euros



CHATEAU DU CHAMP DE BATAILLE
LE NEUBOURG

27110 Le Neubourg
Tél. : 02 32 34 84 34
Fax : 02 32 35 18 38
Internet : www.chateauduchampdebataille.com
Email : chateau@duchampdebataille.com

Situated in the Neubourg Plain, this sumptuous 17th century castle looks like a palace, inviting you to a magical world of beauty.

Opening Times:
Castle and Gardens are opened from march to October from 2pm to 6pm: on week-ends and bank holidays in march, April and October
Daily from may to September(possibility from 10am to 6pm in July-August: ask us)
 

Rates:
For Gardens 6 euros
Gardens and castle 15 euros




THE NEUILLY CHATEAU
 

This castle, a magnificent fortified medieval castle is located at Neuilly le Forêt,
It was built between 1074 and 1077 by the half brother of William the Conqueror, then bishop of Bayeux Now used for vacations and holidays in Normandy this magnificent fortified medieval chateau at Neuilly la Foret, in the Cotentin peninsula of Normandy in France, was originally constructed between 1074 and 1077. It was built by the half brother of William the Conqueror (aka William the Bastard), Odon de Conteville, then Bishop of Bayeux.
 

During this period, a chateau built in stone (as opposed to earthworks and timber) indicates financial, military and political power. This would be the manifestation of great freedom and power given by William the Conqueror to his half brother. From then onwards it became the main seat of residence for the bishops of Bayeux.
During the Hundred Year War the Chateau de Neuilly la Foret enters history, playing an important part in the defense of the French Kingdom but was captured and occupied by the English in 1418. An English garrison was resident until 1449. Many important historical characters (like the French king Louis XI) have resided in the chateau.
Due to wars, revolution and the passing of time, only a third of the original chateau remains. Now used for holidays much evidence of its former glory can still be seen.
 

This listed building is full of character and maintains many of its original architectural features, with stone walls and floors, beams in all the rooms, a monumental fireplace in the huge living room and massive stone walls with arches. It has 4 double bedrooms (1 extremely large) comfortably sleeping up to 11 people. More children could be accommodated with extra cots. All in all it provides a superb base for people taking holidays in Normandy, France.