When was Château de Carel built?

The château was constructed between 1719 and 1743, with the staircase banister completed in 1746.

What buildings make up the estate?

The estate includes the main château, a 16th-century tithe barn, outbuildings and a farm rebuilt around 1750-1760, as well as a dovecote and gardens.

Did the château suffer historical damage?

Yes, the château was severely damaged during the German occupation between 1940 and 1944.

Château de Carel

Carel Castle

Saint-Pierre-en-Auge

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Where: Saint-Pierre-en-Auge

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Château de Carel stands in Saint-Pierre-en-Auge (Calvados), in the Normandie region of France. The building is listed as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: 16th century, 18th century). The building is privately owned and no visits are on record.

Château de Carel is an 18th-century residence located in Saint-Pierre-en-Auge, Calvados. Built between 1719 and 1743 following Louis XIII and Louis XIV architectural principles, it retains a staircase with a banister dated to 1746. The entire estate, damaged during the Second World War occupation, also includes a 16th-century tithe barn, outbuildings rebuilt in the mid-18th century, and gardens enhanced by a fine tree-lined avenue.

What to know

The château is listed as a historical monument, as are its facades, roofs, moats, gardens and outbuildings.
The interior staircase and three fireplaces on the upper floor are among the building's protected elements.
The property includes a dovecote and an ancient tree-lined avenue connecting the château to the road to Saint-Pierre-sur-Dives.
The 16th-century tithe barn is part of the protected estate.

Where this château is

Saint-Pierre-en-Auge · Calvados · Normandie

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Address

14170 Saint-Pierre-en-Auge

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Heritage status: Listed historic monument (classé); Mérimée record PA00111714
Period of construction: 16th century, 18th century

Coming up at this château

Sat, May 15
Salon du livre du château de Carel
Calvados

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Frequently asked

When was Château de Carel built?: The château was constructed between 1719 and 1743, with the staircase banister completed in 1746.
What buildings make up the estate?: The estate includes the main château, a 16th-century tithe barn, outbuildings and a farm rebuilt around 1750-1760, as well as a dovecote and gardens.
Did the château suffer historical damage?: Yes, the château was severely damaged during the German occupation between 1940 and 1944.