Is the château de Magny-en-Bessin open to visitors?

No official information on opening hours or visiting conditions is available; the building still bears the marks of the 2016 fires.

When was the château listed as a historic monument?

The château and its park were listed by an order of 31 May 1946.

Who built the château de Magny-en-Bessin?

The current building dates from the 18th century and stands on older foundations, built under the Foucault family, notably the marquis Nicolas-Joseph Foucault II.

What happened to the château in 2016?

The château suffered two successive fires in March 2016 that partially destroyed the building, which had been abandoned since the 1970s.

Where is the château de Magny-en-Bessin located?

It stands in the village of Magny-en-Bessin, in Calvados, about 4 km from Arromanches as the crow flies.

Château de Magny-en-Bessin

Magny-en-Bessin Castle

Magny-en-Bessin

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Where: Magny-en-Bessin

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

A few kilometres from Arromanches and the Calvados shoreline, the village of Magny-en-Bessin is home to a château bearing its name. Its 18th-century construction rests upon earlier foundations, and ownership shifted over time from the Foucault family to a succession of 19th-century proprietors, reflecting the eventful history common to Norman estates. A spell as a textile factory was followed by neglect, and two fires in 2016 left visible scars on the building. Today, both its classical design and a local association's restoration efforts keep the site in the public eye.

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What to know

The château was partially destroyed by two fires in March 2016, and its current state reflects this recent history.
The building and its park have been listed as a historic monument since an order of 31 May 1946.
The site went through a period of abandonment after having served as a textile factory, which explains its present condition.
A local association has been formed to work on its preservation and has received funding from the heritage lottery.

Where this château is

Magny-en-Bessin · Calvados · Normandie

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Heritage status: Registered historic monument (inscrit); Mérimée record PA00111515
Period of construction: 18th century

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Frequently asked

Is the château de Magny-en-Bessin open to visitors?: No official information on opening hours or visiting conditions is available; the building still bears the marks of the 2016 fires.
When was the château listed as a historic monument?: The château and its park were listed by an order of 31 May 1946.
Who built the château de Magny-en-Bessin?: The current building dates from the 18th century and stands on older foundations, built under the Foucault family, notably the marquis Nicolas-Joseph Foucault II.
What happened to the château in 2016?: The château suffered two successive fires in March 2016 that partially destroyed the building, which had been abandoned since the 1970s.
Where is the château de Magny-en-Bessin located?: It stands in the village of Magny-en-Bessin, in Calvados, about 4 km from Arromanches as the crow flies.