Which castle should I visit near Caen?

Château de Boutemont, in Ouilly-le-Vicomte, 5 km from the centre of Caen: it is the one with the most visitor reviews within 60 km, with 370 reviews. Next come Château de Le Mesnil-Germain, Castle of Saint-Germain-de-Livet and Castle of Creully.

Which one is open on Sundays?

According to the opening hours we read on their official website or business listing, Château de Boutemont, Castle of Saint-Germain-de-Livet and Château du Breuil-en-Auge open on Sundays. Check the season on the entry before setting off: some close in winter.

How many castles are there within 60 km of Caen?

We record 370, across 5 departments: Calvados (294), Orne (37), Manche (19), Seine-Maritime (10) and Eure (9). Not all are open: many are private properties we list for their heritage interest, and the entry says so when we know.

Which castle is closest to Caen?

Ancien manoir du Vaubenard, dans l'enceinte du Centre hospitalier régional, in Caen, 5 km as the crow flies from the centre of Caen.

Castles near Caen

370 castles within 60 km

The castles, manor houses and strongholds within 60 km of Caen, from the most visited to the quietest, with the distance from the city centre.

We record 370 castles, manor houses and strongholds within 60 km of Caen, across 5 departments. The most visited are Château de Boutemont (Boutemont Castle) (43 km), Château de Le Mesnil-Germain (43 km) and Castle of Saint-Germain-de-Livet (44 km).

41 of them receive visitors, and we know the opening hours of 12. Distances are measured as the crow flies from the centre of Caen: allow a little more by road.

The 60 most visited castles near Caen

Frequently asked questions

Which castle should I visit near Caen?: Château de Boutemont, in Ouilly-le-Vicomte, 5 km from the centre of Caen: it is the one with the most visitor reviews within 60 km, with 370 reviews. Next come Château de Le Mesnil-Germain, Castle of Saint-Germain-de-Livet and Castle of Creully.
Which one is open on Sundays?: According to the opening hours we read on their official website or business listing, Château de Boutemont, Castle of Saint-Germain-de-Livet and Château du Breuil-en-Auge open on Sundays. Check the season on the entry before setting off: some close in winter.
How many castles are there within 60 km of Caen?: We record 370, across 5 departments: Calvados (294), Orne (37), Manche (19), Seine-Maritime (10) and Eure (9). Not all are open: many are private properties we list for their heritage interest, and the entry says so when we know.
Which castle is closest to Caen?: Ancien manoir du Vaubenard, dans l'enceinte du Centre hospitalier régional, in Caen, 5 km as the crow flies from the centre of Caen.