Château de Cairon
Cairon Castle
Cairon
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- Where
- Cairon
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Open within 20 km
Château de Cairon stands in Cairon (Calvados), in the Normandie region of France. The building is registered as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: 16th century). The building is privately owned and no visits are on record.
The château de Cairon stands in the village of the same name, in the Calvados department. Its main residence dates from the 18th century, but it is an older dovecote, built in the 16th century within the park, that earned the site its heritage listing. The property still carries the memory of the Montalembert d'Essé family, who lived there in the 19th century.
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What to know
- Only the dovecote in the park is listed as a historic monument, since 1933.
- The main residence, which is more recent, dates from the 18th century.
- No verified information is available regarding opening hours, prices or visiting conditions.
- The château is located in the village of Cairon, in the Calvados department.
Where this château is
Cairon · Calvados · Normandie
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Address
14610 Cairon
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- Period of construction
- 16th century
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Itineraries
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Frequently asked
- Is the château de Cairon open to visitors?
- Available facts do not specify opening conditions or hours.
- Which part of the château de Cairon is protected?
- Only the dovecote located in the park is listed as a historic monument, following a 1933 decree.
- How old is the château de Cairon?
- The current main residence dates from the 18th century, while the dovecote in the park dates back to the 16th century.
- Where is the château de Cairon located?
- It stands in the village of Cairon, in the Calvados department.
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Sources
Identity, location and official references from Wikidata and the Mérimée register.
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- Wikidata Q22963809
- Mérimée PA00111198
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