How many châteaux can you visit in Calvados?

We record 291 in Calvados, across 209 towns and villages. Not all are open: many are private properties we list for their heritage interest, and the entry says so when we know.

Which is the most visited château in Calvados?

château de Boutemont, in Ouilly-le-Vicomte, with 1,009 visitor reviews. Actual footfall is the measure, not an editorial ranking.

How many are listed historic monuments in Calvados?

76 out of 291. Listing is the highest level of protection in French heritage law; every entry links to its official record in the Mérimée database.

Where can I find opening hours?

On each entry. We know the hours of 12 châteaux in this list, read from their official website or their business listing, with the date we last checked shown.

Châteaux in Calvados

Every château we have listed in this department, with its verification level.

We record 291 castles, manor houses and strongholds in Calvados, spread across 209 towns and villages. 76 of them are listed historic monuments, the highest level of protection in French heritage law. The dominant period is the renaissance, with 177 buildings. We know the opening hours of 12 of them, and we show the date on which we checked.

The most visited, with 1,009 reviews, is château de Boutemont (Ouilly-le-Vicomte).

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Frequently asked

How many châteaux can you visit in Calvados?: We record 291 in Calvados, across 209 towns and villages. Not all are open: many are private properties we list for their heritage interest, and the entry says so when we know.
Which is the most visited château in Calvados?: château de Boutemont, in Ouilly-le-Vicomte, with 1,009 visitor reviews. Actual footfall is the measure, not an editorial ranking.
How many are listed historic monuments in Calvados?: 76 out of 291. Listing is the highest level of protection in French heritage law; every entry links to its official record in the Mérimée database.
Where can I find opening hours?: On each entry. We know the hours of 12 châteaux in this list, read from their official website or their business listing, with the date we last checked shown.