Château d'Amblie
Amblie Castle
Ponts sur Seulles
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- Where
- Ponts sur Seulles
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Château d'Amblie stands in Ponts sur Seulles (Calvados), in the Normandie region of France. Adult admission costs 8 EUR. Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.
In Ponts sur Seulles, in Calvados, the château d'Amblie stands on the site of a 17th century seigneurial manor, rebuilt around 1750 by the Coupesarte family and acquired in 1767 by the Cairon de la Varende family, whose descendants still live there. The property went through several building campaigns into the 19th century and sheltered refugees in July 1944. A visit takes in the neoclassical house along with a park of notable old trees and rural outbuildings, including a press restored in 2024.
What to know
- Adult admission is 8 euros on regular days, with a higher rate on themed Sundays when staff wear period costume.
- Free parking is available on site.
- Visitors can tour on their own with a free audio guide or join a guided visit led by the owners in period dress.
- The park can be explored on foot, taking in the notable tree and the rural outbuildings, with no particular difficulty mentioned.
- The château is closed outside the visiting season.
Practical information
Prices
- Adult
- €8
- Child
- €5
Free for under 5s
- Visit duration
- Not verified
- Wheelchair access
- Not verified
- Dogs
- Not verified
- Parking
- Free parking on site
Where this château is
Ponts sur Seulles · Calvados · Normandie
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Address
Ponts sur Seulles, Calvados
Directions open from wherever you are, by car or public transport.
- Heritage status
- Protection status unknown
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Coming up at this château
Itineraries
Frequently asked
- Château d'Amblie: how much is admission?
- Adult admission is €8. Child: €5. Free for: under 5s.
- Is the château d'Amblie still a private residence?
- Yes, it still belongs to the descendants of the Cairon de la Varende family, who acquired it in 1767.
- Can visitors walk through the park at château d'Amblie?
- Yes, the park is open to visitors and includes a notable old tree and 18th century rural outbuildings.
- Is there parking at château d'Amblie?
- Yes, free parking is available on site.
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Sources
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