Castles and Manor Houses
Normandy’s landscape is defined by its defensive fortresses and elegant estates. This collection spans from the medieval strongholds of William the Conqueror in Caen and Falaise to the ornate Renaissance facades of Fontaine-Henry. Notable sites include the 11th-century Abbaye aux Dames and the well-preserved timber-framed structures of Crèvecœur-en-Auge. These landmarks illustrate the evolution of French military and residential design, featuring Romanesque abbeys, fortified manor houses, and landscaped parklands that reflect the region’s rich historical heritage.
A Women's Abbey
The Abbey of Sainte-Trinité, better known as the Abbaye aux Dames, is a former nunnery in Caen, Normandy, now home to the Regional Council…
B Château de Caen
The Château de Caen is a castle in the Norman city of Caen in the Calvados département.
C Château de Falaise
The Château de Falaise is a castle from the 12th-13th century, located in the south of the commune of Falaise in the département of…
D Château de Fontaine-Henry
A Renaissance-style castle known for its exceptionally high roofs and ornate facade, built on the foundations of an earlier medieval fortress.
Château de Vauville
A 12th-century fortified manor house featuring a notable botanical garden with over 1,000 species of subtropical plants.
F Château de Pirou
The Château de Pirou is a castle in the commune of Pirou, in the département of Manche, France.
Villa le Manoir
A historical heritage site located in the Normandy region.
H Manoir du Pont-Créon
A historic manor located in the Saint-Ouen district of Caen, representing the city's regional architectural heritage.
Château de Francville
A regional heritage site located in the Manche department.
Château de Bernières
A regional heritage site located in Bernières-sur-Mer.
K Manor house
A manor house was historically the main residence of the lord of the manor.
L Château de Crèvecœur-en-Auge
A remarkably preserved medieval site featuring a 12th-century chapel, a timber-framed manor house, and a dovecote, all surrounded by a double moat.
M La Baronnie
Former lordship of the Bishopric of Bayeux, featuring historical residential buildings in Douvres-la-Délivrande.
N Les Étilleux
Les Étilleux is a commune in the Eure-et-Loir department and Centre-Val de Loire region of north-central France.
Manoir de Saint-Laurent-sur-Mer
A historic manor site in Saint-Laurent-sur-Mer, where the original entrance portal is the primary surviving feature.
Château des Ravalets
A Renaissance castle built from 1562 using local blue schist, surrounded by extensive landscaped gardens.
Château de Mariéville
A regional heritage site located in the Normandy countryside.
R Château d'Hermival
A historic building and heritage site located in Hermival-les-Vaux within the Calvados department.
S Parc du château de la Germonière
A 19th-century estate in Le Vast, noted for its extensive parkland and proximity to the waterfalls of the Saire river.
T Château de Cairon
An 18th-century castle located in the commune of Cairon.
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