When was Cricqueville-en-Auge castle built?

The castle was rebuilt in the late 16th century, with the date 1584 appearing on one of its fireplaces.

What accounts for the castle's protected status?

The main facades and roofing have been classified since 1965, and the four Renaissance fireplaces with caryatids received specific classification in 1997.

What can be seen in the outbuildings?

The timber-framed structures preserve a historic cider press with its apple storage chamber, evidence of the estate's agricultural operations.

Château de Cricqueville-en-Auge

Cricqueville-en-Auge Castle

Cricqueville-en-Auge

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Where: Cricqueville-en-Auge

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

Built in the 1580s, Cricqueville-en-Auge castle exemplifies late Renaissance Norman architecture through its distinctive pattern of brick and ashlar masonry. Two of its three towers are connected by an open gallery. The building underwent modifications to its south facade in the late 18th century, but the interior retains remarkable late 16th century fireplaces decorated with caryatids of exotic character. Adjacent timber-framed outbuildings preserve a historic cider press complete with its apple storage room.

What to know

The main facades and roofing have been protected as historical monuments since 1965, with the 16th century fireplaces receiving specific classification in 1997.
The castle is located in Normandy, in the Calvados department, at Cricqueville-en-Auge.
Four Renaissance fireplaces decorated with caryatids form the principal interior feature of the building.
The timber-framed outbuildings contain historic cider-making equipment.

Where this château is

Cricqueville-en-Auge · Calvados · Normandie

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Cricqueville-en-Auge, Calvados

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Heritage status: Listed historic monument (classé); Mérimée record PA00111265
Period of construction: fourth quarter of the 16th century, fourth quarter of the 18th century

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When was Cricqueville-en-Auge castle built?: The castle was rebuilt in the late 16th century, with the date 1584 appearing on one of its fireplaces.
What accounts for the castle's protected status?: The main facades and roofing have been classified since 1965, and the four Renaissance fireplaces with caryatids received specific classification in 1997.
What can be seen in the outbuildings?: The timber-framed structures preserve a historic cider press with its apple storage chamber, evidence of the estate's agricultural operations.