What remains of Malmain Castle today?

Only an earthen motte survives, the mound that once supported a fortification, with no building left standing above ground.

Where is Malmain Castle located?

It stands in the commune of Saint-Benoît-d'Hébertot, in the Calvados department of Normandy.

Is Malmain Castle a protected site?

Yes, the motte is listed as a historic monument.

Can visitors access Malmain Castle freely?

No information on opening hours or access conditions is available, so it is worth checking beforehand.

Château de Malmain

Malmain Castle

Saint-Benoît-d'Hébertot

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No visits on recordNo opening hours or ticketing found

Where: Saint-Benoît-d'Hébertot

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Château de Malmain stands in Saint-Benoît-d'Hébertot (Calvados), in the Normandie region of France. The building is listed as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: Middle Ages). The building is privately owned and no visits are on record.

In Saint-Benoît-d'Hébertot, in the Calvados department, a medieval earthen mound remains from a castle that has since vanished. Known as Malmain or Malesmains, this mound is a rare surviving example of the raised earthworks once topped by timber fortifications. It has been granted listed historic monument status, confirming its heritage value even though no structure stands above ground.

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What to know

This is an earthen motte, meaning a raised mound, with no medieval building still standing above ground.
The site lies within the commune of Saint-Benoît-d'Hébertot, in the Calvados department.
The monument is protected as a listed historic site.
No details on opening times, fees or visiting conditions are available, so checking locally beforehand is advisable.

Where this château is

Saint-Benoît-d'Hébertot · Calvados · Normandie

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Address

Saint-Benoît-d'Hébertot, Calvados

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Heritage status: Listed historic monument (classé); Mérimée record PA00111659
Period of construction: Middle Ages

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What remains of Malmain Castle today?: Only an earthen motte survives, the mound that once supported a fortification, with no building left standing above ground.
Where is Malmain Castle located?: It stands in the commune of Saint-Benoît-d'Hébertot, in the Calvados department of Normandy.
Is Malmain Castle a protected site?: Yes, the motte is listed as a historic monument.
Can visitors access Malmain Castle freely?: No information on opening hours or access conditions is available, so it is worth checking beforehand.