{"id":1434,"date":"2022-11-04T08:58:31","date_gmt":"2022-11-04T07:58:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/chateaux-normandie\/"},"modified":"2026-04-17T13:01:28","modified_gmt":"2026-04-17T11:01:28","slug":"best-castles-normandy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/best-castles-normandy\/","title":{"rendered":"16 best castles in Normandy (to visit)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Discover some of the <strong>most beautiful castles in Normandy<\/strong>.<br\/>The area is full of historic buildings with a long history. Some are <strong>medieval<\/strong> forts, others are beautiful <strong>Renaissance<\/strong> buildings with charming <strong>gardens<\/strong>.<br\/>All are different and worth a visit!<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><div class=\"wpcp-wp-lightbox-host wpcp-advanced-image-lightbox-icon-hover\"><a class=\"wpcp-wp-lightbox-image-link\" href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/best-castles-Normandy.jpg\" data-wpcp-wp-lb-image=\"1\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/best-castles-Normandy-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"most beautiful castles normandy\" class=\"wp-image-874\"\/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Normandy&#8217;s most beautiful castles<\/figcaption><a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/best-castles-Normandy.jpg\" data-fancybox=\"wpcp-wp-img-876\" class=\"wpcp-lightbox-trigger wpcp-advanced-image-lightbox-icon wpcp-position-top-right wpcp-advanced-image-lightbox-icon-hover wpcp-global-lightbox-icon wpcp-lightbox-icon--global wpcp-lb-icon-style-default\" data-wpcp-lb-icon-source=\"global\" aria-label=\"Open image in lightbox\" data-thumb-src=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/best-castles-Normandy-300x225.jpg\" data-wpcp-lb-single=\"1\"><span class=\"wpcp-icon-container\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 20 20\"><path d=\"M17.6585 16.025L14.2437 12.6198C15.1716 11.3338 15.6121 9.7613 15.4871 8.1819C15.362 6.60251 14.6795 5.11847 13.5607 3.99351C12.936 3.36206 12.1916 2.86066 11.3709 2.51845C10.5502 2.17623 9.66952 2 8.77995 2C7.89039 2 7.00969 2.17623 6.18899 2.51845C5.36829 2.86066 4.62395 3.36206 3.99919 3.99351C3.36594 4.61649 2.86312 5.35871 2.51992 6.17708C2.17673 6.99545 2 7.87365 2 8.76068C2 9.64772 2.17673 10.5259 2.51992 11.3443C2.86312 12.1627 3.36594 12.9049 3.99919 13.5279C5.11957 14.6901 6.62279 15.4103 8.23285 15.5562C9.84291 15.7022 11.4517 15.2641 12.7639 14.3224L16.1788 17.7275C16.3849 17.9034 16.6473 18 16.9186 18C17.1899 18 17.4523 17.9034 17.6585 17.7275C18.1138 17.16 18.1138 16.5925 17.6585 16.025ZM5.59278 12.0523C5.16258 11.6298 4.82094 11.1263 4.58774 10.5709C4.35455 10.0156 4.23446 9.41951 4.23446 8.81744C4.23446 8.21536 4.35455 7.6193 4.58774 7.06394C4.82094 6.50859 5.16258 6.00503 5.59278 5.58257C6.01644 5.15359 6.52144 4.81292 7.07838 4.58039C7.63532 4.34786 8.23308 4.22811 8.83687 4.22811C9.44066 4.22811 10.0384 4.34786 10.5954 4.58039C11.1523 4.81292 11.6573 5.15359 12.081 5.58257C12.5112 6.00503 12.8528 6.50859 13.086 7.06394C13.3192 7.6193 13.4393 8.21536 13.4393 8.81744C13.4393 9.41951 13.3192 10.0156 13.086 10.5709C12.8528 11.1263 12.5112 11.6298 12.081 12.0523C11.6573 12.4813 11.1523 12.822 10.5954 13.0545C10.0384 13.287 9.44066 13.4068 8.83687 13.4068C8.23308 13.4068 7.63532 13.287 7.07838 13.0545C6.52144 12.822 6.01644 12.4813 5.59278 12.0523Z\" \/><\/svg><\/span><\/a><\/div><\/figure>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This guide is completely <strong>independent<\/strong>, based on our experiences. We visited the region anonymously, making our own choices and paying our bills in full.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"tab-con-2\">The most beautiful castles in Normandy &#8211; map<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When we started planning to explore our home region, we were surprised by the sheer number of castles.<br\/>Many of them are dedicated to weddings and receptions. But there are others, exceptional, that are open to visitors &#8211; good ideas for<a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/best-things-to-do-normandy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> visits in Normandy<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And to help you find your way, here is a map with our 10 favorite castles:<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large image-border-class\"><div class=\"wpcp-wp-lightbox-host wpcp-advanced-image-lightbox-icon-hover\"><a class=\"wpcp-wp-lightbox-image-link\" href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Map-Best-castles-normandy.jpg\" data-wpcp-wp-lb-image=\"1\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Map-Best-castles-normandy-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"map most beautiful castles normandy\" class=\"wp-image-894\"\/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Map of the most beautiful castles in Normandy<\/figcaption><a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Map-Best-castles-normandy.jpg\" data-fancybox=\"wpcp-wp-img-896\" class=\"wpcp-lightbox-trigger wpcp-advanced-image-lightbox-icon wpcp-position-top-right wpcp-advanced-image-lightbox-icon-hover wpcp-global-lightbox-icon wpcp-lightbox-icon--global wpcp-lb-icon-style-default\" data-wpcp-lb-icon-source=\"global\" aria-label=\"Open image in lightbox\" data-thumb-src=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Map-Best-castles-normandy-300x225.jpg\" data-wpcp-lb-single=\"1\"><span class=\"wpcp-icon-container\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 20 20\"><path d=\"M17.6585 16.025L14.2437 12.6198C15.1716 11.3338 15.6121 9.7613 15.4871 8.1819C15.362 6.60251 14.6795 5.11847 13.5607 3.99351C12.936 3.36206 12.1916 2.86066 11.3709 2.51845C10.5502 2.17623 9.66952 2 8.77995 2C7.89039 2 7.00969 2.17623 6.18899 2.51845C5.36829 2.86066 4.62395 3.36206 3.99919 3.99351C3.36594 4.61649 2.86312 5.35871 2.51992 6.17708C2.17673 6.99545 2 7.87365 2 8.76068C2 9.64772 2.17673 10.5259 2.51992 11.3443C2.86312 12.1627 3.36594 12.9049 3.99919 13.5279C5.11957 14.6901 6.62279 15.4103 8.23285 15.5562C9.84291 15.7022 11.4517 15.2641 12.7639 14.3224L16.1788 17.7275C16.3849 17.9034 16.6473 18 16.9186 18C17.1899 18 17.4523 17.9034 17.6585 17.7275C18.1138 17.16 18.1138 16.5925 17.6585 16.025ZM5.59278 12.0523C5.16258 11.6298 4.82094 11.1263 4.58774 10.5709C4.35455 10.0156 4.23446 9.41951 4.23446 8.81744C4.23446 8.21536 4.35455 7.6193 4.58774 7.06394C4.82094 6.50859 5.16258 6.00503 5.59278 5.58257C6.01644 5.15359 6.52144 4.81292 7.07838 4.58039C7.63532 4.34786 8.23308 4.22811 8.83687 4.22811C9.44066 4.22811 10.0384 4.34786 10.5954 4.58039C11.1523 4.81292 11.6573 5.15359 12.081 5.58257C12.5112 6.00503 12.8528 6.50859 13.086 7.06394C13.3192 7.6193 13.4393 8.21536 13.4393 8.81744C13.4393 9.41951 13.3192 10.0156 13.086 10.5709C12.8528 11.1263 12.5112 11.6298 12.081 12.0523C11.6573 12.4813 11.1523 12.822 10.5954 13.0545C10.0384 13.287 9.44066 13.4068 8.83687 13.4068C8.23308 13.4068 7.63532 13.287 7.07838 13.0545C6.52144 12.822 6.01644 12.4813 5.59278 12.0523Z\" \/><\/svg><\/span><\/a><\/div><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It&#8217;s very difficult to narrow down the list, as they&#8217;re all so different (but the list is still less long than the <a href=\"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/en\/best-castles-loire-valley\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Loire castles<\/a>!). Here is our selection based on our own experiences.<\/p>\n\n<div style=\"background-color:#fefefe;margin-top:8%;margin-bottom:8%\" class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container box gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\" style=\"max-width:700px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns inverse is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column texte_planif is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:58%\">\n<h5 class=\"titre_box\" style=\"padding-top:10px\">USE OUR GUIDE TO PLAN A  <br\/><span>DREAM TRIP<\/span> TO <span class=\"titre_box_manuscrit\">Normandy<\/span><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:14px\">All the information you need for your trip:<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul style=\"font-size:14px\" id=\"liste_discover\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>8 maps that make planning easier<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>160+ pre-selected locations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Practical advice<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>300+ photos to help you choose<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons has-custom-font-size bouton_10 is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-f5f78b3b wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\" style=\"font-size:13px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-font-size\" style=\"font-size:14px\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-text-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/ebook-guide-road-trip-normandy\/\" style=\"border-radius:4px\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Discover >><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:42%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container ebook-radius gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\"><div class=\"wp-block-image ebook-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><div class=\"wpcp-wp-lightbox-host wpcp-advanced-image-lightbox-icon-hover\"><a class=\"wpcp-wp-lightbox-image-link\" href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Box-Ebook-Normandy-EN.png\" data-wpcp-wp-lb-image=\"1\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Box-Ebook-Normandy-EN.png\" alt=\"Box Ebook Corsica FR\" style=\"width:203px;height:157px\"\/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Box-Ebook-Normandy-EN.png\" data-fancybox=\"wpcp-wp-wpcp-wp-1\" 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15.5562C9.84291 15.7022 11.4517 15.2641 12.7639 14.3224L16.1788 17.7275C16.3849 17.9034 16.6473 18 16.9186 18C17.1899 18 17.4523 17.9034 17.6585 17.7275C18.1138 17.16 18.1138 16.5925 17.6585 16.025ZM5.59278 12.0523C5.16258 11.6298 4.82094 11.1263 4.58774 10.5709C4.35455 10.0156 4.23446 9.41951 4.23446 8.81744C4.23446 8.21536 4.35455 7.6193 4.58774 7.06394C4.82094 6.50859 5.16258 6.00503 5.59278 5.58257C6.01644 5.15359 6.52144 4.81292 7.07838 4.58039C7.63532 4.34786 8.23308 4.22811 8.83687 4.22811C9.44066 4.22811 10.0384 4.34786 10.5954 4.58039C11.1523 4.81292 11.6573 5.15359 12.081 5.58257C12.5112 6.00503 12.8528 6.50859 13.086 7.06394C13.3192 7.6193 13.4393 8.21536 13.4393 8.81744C13.4393 9.41951 13.3192 10.0156 13.086 10.5709C12.8528 11.1263 12.5112 11.6298 12.081 12.0523C11.6573 12.4813 11.1523 12.822 10.5954 13.0545C10.0384 13.287 9.44066 13.4068 8.83687 13.4068C8.23308 13.4068 7.63532 13.287 7.07838 13.0545C6.52144 12.822 6.01644 12.4813 5.59278 12.0523Z\" \/><\/svg><\/span><\/a><\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"t-1597077405182\">Our Top 3<\/h2>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"t-1597077405182\">1. Saint-Germain-de-Livet Castle<\/h3>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><div class=\"wpcp-wp-lightbox-host wpcp-advanced-image-lightbox-icon-hover\"><a class=\"wpcp-wp-lightbox-image-link\" href=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Travel\/Normandie\/R11f-St-Germain-de-Livet\/i-JFv5vnZ\/3\/a9b2664e\/L\/chateau_Saint_Germain_de_Livet_Normandie-1257-L.jpg\" data-wpcp-wp-lb-image=\"1\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Travel\/Normandie\/R11f-St-Germain-de-Livet\/i-JFv5vnZ\/3\/a9b2664e\/L\/chateau_Saint_Germain_de_Livet_Normandie-1257-L.jpg\" alt=\"Castle of Saint-Germain-de-Livet\" title=\"Castle of Saint-Germain-de-Livet\"\/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Travel\/Normandie\/R11f-St-Germain-de-Livet\/i-JFv5vnZ\/3\/a9b2664e\/L\/chateau_Saint_Germain_de_Livet_Normandie-1257-L.jpg\" data-fancybox=\"wpcp-wp-wpcp-wp-2\" class=\"wpcp-lightbox-trigger wpcp-advanced-image-lightbox-icon wpcp-position-top-right wpcp-advanced-image-lightbox-icon-hover 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14.3224L16.1788 17.7275C16.3849 17.9034 16.6473 18 16.9186 18C17.1899 18 17.4523 17.9034 17.6585 17.7275C18.1138 17.16 18.1138 16.5925 17.6585 16.025ZM5.59278 12.0523C5.16258 11.6298 4.82094 11.1263 4.58774 10.5709C4.35455 10.0156 4.23446 9.41951 4.23446 8.81744C4.23446 8.21536 4.35455 7.6193 4.58774 7.06394C4.82094 6.50859 5.16258 6.00503 5.59278 5.58257C6.01644 5.15359 6.52144 4.81292 7.07838 4.58039C7.63532 4.34786 8.23308 4.22811 8.83687 4.22811C9.44066 4.22811 10.0384 4.34786 10.5954 4.58039C11.1523 4.81292 11.6573 5.15359 12.081 5.58257C12.5112 6.00503 12.8528 6.50859 13.086 7.06394C13.3192 7.6193 13.4393 8.21536 13.4393 8.81744C13.4393 9.41951 13.3192 10.0156 13.086 10.5709C12.8528 11.1263 12.5112 11.6298 12.081 12.0523C11.6573 12.4813 11.1523 12.822 10.5954 13.0545C10.0384 13.287 9.44066 13.4068 8.83687 13.4068C8.23308 13.4068 7.63532 13.287 7.07838 13.0545C6.52144 12.822 6.01644 12.4813 5.59278 12.0523Z\" \/><\/svg><\/span><\/a><\/div><\/figure>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Name of the castle &#8211;<\/strong><br\/>Castle of Saint-Germain-de-Livet<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Construction &#8211;<\/strong><br\/>15th century half-timbered manor house and 16th century stone and brick building<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Location &#8211;<\/strong><br\/>In the city of Saint-Germain-de-Livet, Calvados<br\/>10min south of Lisieux<br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/searchresults.html?city=-1447257&amp;nflt=review_score%253D90%253Breview_score%253D80&amp;aid=2281719\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">See accommodations in Lisieux<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><div class=\"wpcp-wp-lightbox-host wpcp-advanced-image-lightbox-icon-hover\"><a class=\"wpcp-wp-lightbox-image-link\" href=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Travel\/Normandie\/R11f-St-Germain-de-Livet\/i-gb6tLs5\/3\/ab81f56f\/L\/chateau_Saint_Germain_de_Livet_Normandie-1272-L.jpg\" data-wpcp-wp-lb-image=\"1\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Travel\/Normandie\/R11f-St-Germain-de-Livet\/i-gb6tLs5\/3\/ab81f56f\/L\/chateau_Saint_Germain_de_Livet_Normandie-1272-L.jpg\" alt=\"Castle of Saint-Germain-de-Livet interior\" title=\"Castle of Saint-Germain-de-Livet interior\"\/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Travel\/Normandie\/R11f-St-Germain-de-Livet\/i-gb6tLs5\/3\/ab81f56f\/L\/chateau_Saint_Germain_de_Livet_Normandie-1272-L.jpg\" data-fancybox=\"wpcp-wp-wpcp-wp-3\" class=\"wpcp-lightbox-trigger wpcp-advanced-image-lightbox-icon wpcp-position-top-right wpcp-advanced-image-lightbox-icon-hover wpcp-global-lightbox-icon wpcp-lightbox-icon--global wpcp-lb-icon-style-default\" data-wpcp-lb-icon-source=\"global\" aria-label=\"Open image in lightbox\" data-thumb-src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Travel\/Normandie\/R11f-St-Germain-de-Livet\/i-gb6tLs5\/3\/ab81f56f\/L\/chateau_Saint_Germain_de_Livet_Normandie-1272-L.jpg\" data-wpcp-lb-single=\"1\"><span class=\"wpcp-icon-container\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 20 20\"><path d=\"M17.6585 16.025L14.2437 12.6198C15.1716 11.3338 15.6121 9.7613 15.4871 8.1819C15.362 6.60251 14.6795 5.11847 13.5607 3.99351C12.936 3.36206 12.1916 2.86066 11.3709 2.51845C10.5502 2.17623 9.66952 2 8.77995 2C7.89039 2 7.00969 2.17623 6.18899 2.51845C5.36829 2.86066 4.62395 3.36206 3.99919 3.99351C3.36594 4.61649 2.86312 5.35871 2.51992 6.17708C2.17673 6.99545 2 7.87365 2 8.76068C2 9.64772 2.17673 10.5259 2.51992 11.3443C2.86312 12.1627 3.36594 12.9049 3.99919 13.5279C5.11957 14.6901 6.62279 15.4103 8.23285 15.5562C9.84291 15.7022 11.4517 15.2641 12.7639 14.3224L16.1788 17.7275C16.3849 17.9034 16.6473 18 16.9186 18C17.1899 18 17.4523 17.9034 17.6585 17.7275C18.1138 17.16 18.1138 16.5925 17.6585 16.025ZM5.59278 12.0523C5.16258 11.6298 4.82094 11.1263 4.58774 10.5709C4.35455 10.0156 4.23446 9.41951 4.23446 8.81744C4.23446 8.21536 4.35455 7.6193 4.58774 7.06394C4.82094 6.50859 5.16258 6.00503 5.59278 5.58257C6.01644 5.15359 6.52144 4.81292 7.07838 4.58039C7.63532 4.34786 8.23308 4.22811 8.83687 4.22811C9.44066 4.22811 10.0384 4.34786 10.5954 4.58039C11.1523 4.81292 11.6573 5.15359 12.081 5.58257C12.5112 6.00503 12.8528 6.50859 13.086 7.06394C13.3192 7.6193 13.4393 8.21536 13.4393 8.81744C13.4393 9.41951 13.3192 10.0156 13.086 10.5709C12.8528 11.1263 12.5112 11.6298 12.081 12.0523C11.6573 12.4813 11.1523 12.822 10.5954 13.0545C10.0384 13.287 9.44066 13.4068 8.83687 13.4068C8.23308 13.4068 7.63532 13.287 7.07838 13.0545C6.52144 12.822 6.01644 12.4813 5.59278 12.0523Z\" \/><\/svg><\/span><\/a><\/div><\/figure>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Why &#8211;<\/strong><br\/>This castle really impressed us. It&#8217;s not the oldest, it&#8217;s not the largest (it&#8217;s actually quite small) but it&#8217;s certainly the most unique. The half-timbered part of the manor house still has old frescoes on the wall because they had been protected by plaster. And the stone and brick part has some green elements in the exterior decor, which is very rare.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Read more in <a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/visit-chateau-saint-germain-livet-castle\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">our article<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"t-1597077405183\">2. Carrouges Castle<\/h3>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><div class=\"wpcp-wp-lightbox-host wpcp-advanced-image-lightbox-icon-hover\"><a class=\"wpcp-wp-lightbox-image-link\" href=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Travel\/Normandie\/R2b-Chateau-Carrouges\/i-JkWCTvM\/3\/b03bfa3b\/L\/Chateau_Carrouges_Normandie-7670-L.jpg\" data-wpcp-wp-lb-image=\"1\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Travel\/Normandie\/R2b-Chateau-Carrouges\/i-JkWCTvM\/3\/b03bfa3b\/L\/Chateau_Carrouges_Normandie-7670-L.jpg\" alt=\"Castle of Carrouges\" title=\"Castle of Carrouges\"\/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Travel\/Normandie\/R2b-Chateau-Carrouges\/i-JkWCTvM\/3\/b03bfa3b\/L\/Chateau_Carrouges_Normandie-7670-L.jpg\" data-fancybox=\"wpcp-wp-wpcp-wp-4\" class=\"wpcp-lightbox-trigger wpcp-advanced-image-lightbox-icon wpcp-position-top-right wpcp-advanced-image-lightbox-icon-hover wpcp-global-lightbox-icon wpcp-lightbox-icon--global wpcp-lb-icon-style-default\" data-wpcp-lb-icon-source=\"global\" aria-label=\"Open image in lightbox\" data-thumb-src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Travel\/Normandie\/R2b-Chateau-Carrouges\/i-JkWCTvM\/3\/b03bfa3b\/L\/Chateau_Carrouges_Normandie-7670-L.jpg\" data-wpcp-lb-single=\"1\"><span class=\"wpcp-icon-container\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 20 20\"><path d=\"M17.6585 16.025L14.2437 12.6198C15.1716 11.3338 15.6121 9.7613 15.4871 8.1819C15.362 6.60251 14.6795 5.11847 13.5607 3.99351C12.936 3.36206 12.1916 2.86066 11.3709 2.51845C10.5502 2.17623 9.66952 2 8.77995 2C7.89039 2 7.00969 2.17623 6.18899 2.51845C5.36829 2.86066 4.62395 3.36206 3.99919 3.99351C3.36594 4.61649 2.86312 5.35871 2.51992 6.17708C2.17673 6.99545 2 7.87365 2 8.76068C2 9.64772 2.17673 10.5259 2.51992 11.3443C2.86312 12.1627 3.36594 12.9049 3.99919 13.5279C5.11957 14.6901 6.62279 15.4103 8.23285 15.5562C9.84291 15.7022 11.4517 15.2641 12.7639 14.3224L16.1788 17.7275C16.3849 17.9034 16.6473 18 16.9186 18C17.1899 18 17.4523 17.9034 17.6585 17.7275C18.1138 17.16 18.1138 16.5925 17.6585 16.025ZM5.59278 12.0523C5.16258 11.6298 4.82094 11.1263 4.58774 10.5709C4.35455 10.0156 4.23446 9.41951 4.23446 8.81744C4.23446 8.21536 4.35455 7.6193 4.58774 7.06394C4.82094 6.50859 5.16258 6.00503 5.59278 5.58257C6.01644 5.15359 6.52144 4.81292 7.07838 4.58039C7.63532 4.34786 8.23308 4.22811 8.83687 4.22811C9.44066 4.22811 10.0384 4.34786 10.5954 4.58039C11.1523 4.81292 11.6573 5.15359 12.081 5.58257C12.5112 6.00503 12.8528 6.50859 13.086 7.06394C13.3192 7.6193 13.4393 8.21536 13.4393 8.81744C13.4393 9.41951 13.3192 10.0156 13.086 10.5709C12.8528 11.1263 12.5112 11.6298 12.081 12.0523C11.6573 12.4813 11.1523 12.822 10.5954 13.0545C10.0384 13.287 9.44066 13.4068 8.83687 13.4068C8.23308 13.4068 7.63532 13.287 7.07838 13.0545C6.52144 12.822 6.01644 12.4813 5.59278 12.0523Z\" \/><\/svg><\/span><\/a><\/div><\/figure>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Name of the castle &#8211;<\/strong><br\/>Castle of Carrouges<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Construction &#8211;<\/strong><br\/>14th and 17th centuries<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Location &#8211;<\/strong><br\/>City of Carrouges, Orne<br\/>30min drive west of Alen\u00e7on<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><div class=\"wpcp-wp-lightbox-host wpcp-advanced-image-lightbox-icon-hover\"><a class=\"wpcp-wp-lightbox-image-link\" href=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Travel\/Normandie\/R2b-Chateau-Carrouges\/i-BnLc4DQ\/3\/a36e10b5\/L\/interieur_Chateau_Carrouges_Normandie-7636-L.jpg\" data-wpcp-wp-lb-image=\"1\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Travel\/Normandie\/R2b-Chateau-Carrouges\/i-BnLc4DQ\/3\/a36e10b5\/L\/interieur_Chateau_Carrouges_Normandie-7636-L.jpg\" alt=\"Castle of Carrouges interior\" title=\"Castle of Carrouges interior\"\/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Travel\/Normandie\/R2b-Chateau-Carrouges\/i-BnLc4DQ\/3\/a36e10b5\/L\/interieur_Chateau_Carrouges_Normandie-7636-L.jpg\" data-fancybox=\"wpcp-wp-wpcp-wp-5\" class=\"wpcp-lightbox-trigger wpcp-advanced-image-lightbox-icon wpcp-position-top-right wpcp-advanced-image-lightbox-icon-hover wpcp-global-lightbox-icon wpcp-lightbox-icon--global wpcp-lb-icon-style-default\" data-wpcp-lb-icon-source=\"global\" aria-label=\"Open image in lightbox\" data-thumb-src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Travel\/Normandie\/R2b-Chateau-Carrouges\/i-BnLc4DQ\/3\/a36e10b5\/L\/interieur_Chateau_Carrouges_Normandie-7636-L.jpg\" data-wpcp-lb-single=\"1\"><span class=\"wpcp-icon-container\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 20 20\"><path d=\"M17.6585 16.025L14.2437 12.6198C15.1716 11.3338 15.6121 9.7613 15.4871 8.1819C15.362 6.60251 14.6795 5.11847 13.5607 3.99351C12.936 3.36206 12.1916 2.86066 11.3709 2.51845C10.5502 2.17623 9.66952 2 8.77995 2C7.89039 2 7.00969 2.17623 6.18899 2.51845C5.36829 2.86066 4.62395 3.36206 3.99919 3.99351C3.36594 4.61649 2.86312 5.35871 2.51992 6.17708C2.17673 6.99545 2 7.87365 2 8.76068C2 9.64772 2.17673 10.5259 2.51992 11.3443C2.86312 12.1627 3.36594 12.9049 3.99919 13.5279C5.11957 14.6901 6.62279 15.4103 8.23285 15.5562C9.84291 15.7022 11.4517 15.2641 12.7639 14.3224L16.1788 17.7275C16.3849 17.9034 16.6473 18 16.9186 18C17.1899 18 17.4523 17.9034 17.6585 17.7275C18.1138 17.16 18.1138 16.5925 17.6585 16.025ZM5.59278 12.0523C5.16258 11.6298 4.82094 11.1263 4.58774 10.5709C4.35455 10.0156 4.23446 9.41951 4.23446 8.81744C4.23446 8.21536 4.35455 7.6193 4.58774 7.06394C4.82094 6.50859 5.16258 6.00503 5.59278 5.58257C6.01644 5.15359 6.52144 4.81292 7.07838 4.58039C7.63532 4.34786 8.23308 4.22811 8.83687 4.22811C9.44066 4.22811 10.0384 4.34786 10.5954 4.58039C11.1523 4.81292 11.6573 5.15359 12.081 5.58257C12.5112 6.00503 12.8528 6.50859 13.086 7.06394C13.3192 7.6193 13.4393 8.21536 13.4393 8.81744C13.4393 9.41951 13.3192 10.0156 13.086 10.5709C12.8528 11.1263 12.5112 11.6298 12.081 12.0523C11.6573 12.4813 11.1523 12.822 10.5954 13.0545C10.0384 13.287 9.44066 13.4068 8.83687 13.4068C8.23308 13.4068 7.63532 13.287 7.07838 13.0545C6.52144 12.822 6.01644 12.4813 5.59278 12.0523Z\" \/><\/svg><\/span><\/a><\/div><\/figure>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Why &#8211;<\/strong><br\/>We like the different shapes of the castle structure, the impressive entrance gate and the road leading to it as well as the red color. It was a place of conviviality that welcomed Louis XI and Catherine de Medici. Inside, you can see pieces of very different styles. I prefer the older ones like the one in the photo below with the carved wooden beams. And pay special attention to the stairs.<br\/>We liked that there was a lot to see but not too much. In some castles (like Versailles), the rooms seem very repetitive after a while. Not here.<br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/visit-chateau-carrouges-castle-normandy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">More photos in our article<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"t-1597077405184\"><strong>3.<\/strong> <strong>Pirou<\/strong><strong>Castle<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><div class=\"wpcp-wp-lightbox-host wpcp-advanced-image-lightbox-icon-hover\"><a class=\"wpcp-wp-lightbox-image-link\" href=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Travel\/Normandie\/R7c-Chateau-Pirou\/i-63KD9qW\/3\/ec753a10\/L\/chateau_de_Pirou_Normandie-9588-L.jpg\" data-wpcp-wp-lb-image=\"1\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Travel\/Normandie\/R7c-Chateau-Pirou\/i-63KD9qW\/3\/ec753a10\/L\/chateau_de_Pirou_Normandie-9588-L.jpg\" alt=\"Castle of Pirou\" title=\"Castle of Pirou\"\/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Travel\/Normandie\/R7c-Chateau-Pirou\/i-63KD9qW\/3\/ec753a10\/L\/chateau_de_Pirou_Normandie-9588-L.jpg\" data-fancybox=\"wpcp-wp-wpcp-wp-6\" class=\"wpcp-lightbox-trigger wpcp-advanced-image-lightbox-icon wpcp-position-top-right wpcp-advanced-image-lightbox-icon-hover wpcp-global-lightbox-icon wpcp-lightbox-icon--global wpcp-lb-icon-style-default\" data-wpcp-lb-icon-source=\"global\" aria-label=\"Open image in lightbox\" data-thumb-src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Travel\/Normandie\/R7c-Chateau-Pirou\/i-63KD9qW\/3\/ec753a10\/L\/chateau_de_Pirou_Normandie-9588-L.jpg\" data-wpcp-lb-single=\"1\"><span class=\"wpcp-icon-container\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 20 20\"><path d=\"M17.6585 16.025L14.2437 12.6198C15.1716 11.3338 15.6121 9.7613 15.4871 8.1819C15.362 6.60251 14.6795 5.11847 13.5607 3.99351C12.936 3.36206 12.1916 2.86066 11.3709 2.51845C10.5502 2.17623 9.66952 2 8.77995 2C7.89039 2 7.00969 2.17623 6.18899 2.51845C5.36829 2.86066 4.62395 3.36206 3.99919 3.99351C3.36594 4.61649 2.86312 5.35871 2.51992 6.17708C2.17673 6.99545 2 7.87365 2 8.76068C2 9.64772 2.17673 10.5259 2.51992 11.3443C2.86312 12.1627 3.36594 12.9049 3.99919 13.5279C5.11957 14.6901 6.62279 15.4103 8.23285 15.5562C9.84291 15.7022 11.4517 15.2641 12.7639 14.3224L16.1788 17.7275C16.3849 17.9034 16.6473 18 16.9186 18C17.1899 18 17.4523 17.9034 17.6585 17.7275C18.1138 17.16 18.1138 16.5925 17.6585 16.025ZM5.59278 12.0523C5.16258 11.6298 4.82094 11.1263 4.58774 10.5709C4.35455 10.0156 4.23446 9.41951 4.23446 8.81744C4.23446 8.21536 4.35455 7.6193 4.58774 7.06394C4.82094 6.50859 5.16258 6.00503 5.59278 5.58257C6.01644 5.15359 6.52144 4.81292 7.07838 4.58039C7.63532 4.34786 8.23308 4.22811 8.83687 4.22811C9.44066 4.22811 10.0384 4.34786 10.5954 4.58039C11.1523 4.81292 11.6573 5.15359 12.081 5.58257C12.5112 6.00503 12.8528 6.50859 13.086 7.06394C13.3192 7.6193 13.4393 8.21536 13.4393 8.81744C13.4393 9.41951 13.3192 10.0156 13.086 10.5709C12.8528 11.1263 12.5112 11.6298 12.081 12.0523C11.6573 12.4813 11.1523 12.822 10.5954 13.0545C10.0384 13.287 9.44066 13.4068 8.83687 13.4068C8.23308 13.4068 7.63532 13.287 7.07838 13.0545C6.52144 12.822 6.01644 12.4813 5.59278 12.0523Z\" \/><\/svg><\/span><\/a><\/div><\/figure>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Name of the castle &#8211;<\/strong><br\/>Castle of Pirou<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Construction &#8211;<\/strong><br\/>Originally built in the 12th century &#8211; modifications in the 18th.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Location &#8211;<\/strong><br\/>In the Manche, West Coast<br\/>1h south of <a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/best-things-to-do-cherbourg-visit\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Cherbourg<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><div class=\"wpcp-wp-lightbox-host wpcp-advanced-image-lightbox-icon-hover\"><a class=\"wpcp-wp-lightbox-image-link\" href=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Travel\/Normandie\/R7c-Chateau-Pirou\/i-ds5L9hL\/3\/bc20773e\/L\/chateau_de_Pirou_Normandie-5114-L.jpg\" data-wpcp-wp-lb-image=\"1\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Travel\/Normandie\/R7c-Chateau-Pirou\/i-ds5L9hL\/3\/bc20773e\/L\/chateau_de_Pirou_Normandie-5114-L.jpg\" alt=\"Castle of Pirou entrance\" title=\"Castle of Pirou entrance\"\/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Travel\/Normandie\/R7c-Chateau-Pirou\/i-ds5L9hL\/3\/bc20773e\/L\/chateau_de_Pirou_Normandie-5114-L.jpg\" data-fancybox=\"wpcp-wp-wpcp-wp-7\" class=\"wpcp-lightbox-trigger wpcp-advanced-image-lightbox-icon wpcp-position-top-right wpcp-advanced-image-lightbox-icon-hover wpcp-global-lightbox-icon wpcp-lightbox-icon--global wpcp-lb-icon-style-default\" data-wpcp-lb-icon-source=\"global\" aria-label=\"Open image in lightbox\" data-thumb-src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Travel\/Normandie\/R7c-Chateau-Pirou\/i-ds5L9hL\/3\/bc20773e\/L\/chateau_de_Pirou_Normandie-5114-L.jpg\" data-wpcp-lb-single=\"1\"><span class=\"wpcp-icon-container\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 20 20\"><path d=\"M17.6585 16.025L14.2437 12.6198C15.1716 11.3338 15.6121 9.7613 15.4871 8.1819C15.362 6.60251 14.6795 5.11847 13.5607 3.99351C12.936 3.36206 12.1916 2.86066 11.3709 2.51845C10.5502 2.17623 9.66952 2 8.77995 2C7.89039 2 7.00969 2.17623 6.18899 2.51845C5.36829 2.86066 4.62395 3.36206 3.99919 3.99351C3.36594 4.61649 2.86312 5.35871 2.51992 6.17708C2.17673 6.99545 2 7.87365 2 8.76068C2 9.64772 2.17673 10.5259 2.51992 11.3443C2.86312 12.1627 3.36594 12.9049 3.99919 13.5279C5.11957 14.6901 6.62279 15.4103 8.23285 15.5562C9.84291 15.7022 11.4517 15.2641 12.7639 14.3224L16.1788 17.7275C16.3849 17.9034 16.6473 18 16.9186 18C17.1899 18 17.4523 17.9034 17.6585 17.7275C18.1138 17.16 18.1138 16.5925 17.6585 16.025ZM5.59278 12.0523C5.16258 11.6298 4.82094 11.1263 4.58774 10.5709C4.35455 10.0156 4.23446 9.41951 4.23446 8.81744C4.23446 8.21536 4.35455 7.6193 4.58774 7.06394C4.82094 6.50859 5.16258 6.00503 5.59278 5.58257C6.01644 5.15359 6.52144 4.81292 7.07838 4.58039C7.63532 4.34786 8.23308 4.22811 8.83687 4.22811C9.44066 4.22811 10.0384 4.34786 10.5954 4.58039C11.1523 4.81292 11.6573 5.15359 12.081 5.58257C12.5112 6.00503 12.8528 6.50859 13.086 7.06394C13.3192 7.6193 13.4393 8.21536 13.4393 8.81744C13.4393 9.41951 13.3192 10.0156 13.086 10.5709C12.8528 11.1263 12.5112 11.6298 12.081 12.0523C11.6573 12.4813 11.1523 12.822 10.5954 13.0545C10.0384 13.287 9.44066 13.4068 8.83687 13.4068C8.23308 13.4068 7.63532 13.287 7.07838 13.0545C6.52144 12.822 6.01644 12.4813 5.59278 12.0523Z\" \/><\/svg><\/span><\/a><\/div><\/figure>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Why &#8211;<\/strong><br\/>It is a very small castle. But this is one of the visits that stayed in our minds the most. It was so much fun and different. We&#8217;re sure the kids will love it.<br\/>First of all, the series of trees that surround the moat when you first enter it is magnificent. That alone, in my opinion, is worth the visit, but I love trees&#8230;<br\/>Then, the visit is like an exploration. We finish on the rampart. Unlike most of the ramparts you can visit in other castles, here they are very narrow and right next to the roof. We really appreciated that.<br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/visit-chateau-pirou-castle-normandy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">See more photos in our article<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.chateau-pirou.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Official website<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<div style=\"background-color:#d9e3de;margin-top:8%;margin-bottom:8%\" class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container box gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns inverse box_planif has-background is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"background-color:#d9e3de\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column texte_planif is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:58%\">\n<h5 class=\"titre_box\" style=\"padding-top:10px\">OUR ADVICE FOR <span>RENTING A CAR<\/span> IN<span class=\"titre_box_manuscrit\"> Normandy<\/span><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul style=\"font-size:14px\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Compare prices on our preferred platform: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.discovercars.com\/france?a_aid=zigzag&amp;chan=NL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">DiscoverCars<\/a> &#8211; one of the best rated sites.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Choose a <strong>car that is comfortable enough <\/strong>(distances can be long) but <strong>compact<\/strong> (some parking lots and villages are narrow).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Remember to take out<strong>comprehensive insurance<\/strong> (some roads are winding and narrow).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>There is a lot of demand, <strong>book it early<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column planif-radius-2 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:42%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full voiture_image\"><div class=\"wpcp-wp-lightbox-host wpcp-advanced-image-lightbox-icon-hover\"><a class=\"wpcp-wp-lightbox-image-link\" href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Yport_Normandie-3328.png\" data-wpcp-wp-lb-image=\"1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"421\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Yport_Normandie-3328.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7241\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Yport_Normandie-3328.png 421w, https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Yport_Normandie-3328-237x300.png 237w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 421px) 100vw, 421px\" \/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Yport_Normandie-3328.png\" data-fancybox=\"wpcp-wp-img-7243\" class=\"wpcp-lightbox-trigger wpcp-advanced-image-lightbox-icon wpcp-position-top-right wpcp-advanced-image-lightbox-icon-hover wpcp-global-lightbox-icon wpcp-lightbox-icon--global wpcp-lb-icon-style-default\" data-wpcp-lb-icon-source=\"global\" aria-label=\"Open image in lightbox\" data-thumb-src=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Yport_Normandie-3328-237x300.png\" data-wpcp-lb-single=\"1\"><span class=\"wpcp-icon-container\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 20 20\"><path d=\"M17.6585 16.025L14.2437 12.6198C15.1716 11.3338 15.6121 9.7613 15.4871 8.1819C15.362 6.60251 14.6795 5.11847 13.5607 3.99351C12.936 3.36206 12.1916 2.86066 11.3709 2.51845C10.5502 2.17623 9.66952 2 8.77995 2C7.89039 2 7.00969 2.17623 6.18899 2.51845C5.36829 2.86066 4.62395 3.36206 3.99919 3.99351C3.36594 4.61649 2.86312 5.35871 2.51992 6.17708C2.17673 6.99545 2 7.87365 2 8.76068C2 9.64772 2.17673 10.5259 2.51992 11.3443C2.86312 12.1627 3.36594 12.9049 3.99919 13.5279C5.11957 14.6901 6.62279 15.4103 8.23285 15.5562C9.84291 15.7022 11.4517 15.2641 12.7639 14.3224L16.1788 17.7275C16.3849 17.9034 16.6473 18 16.9186 18C17.1899 18 17.4523 17.9034 17.6585 17.7275C18.1138 17.16 18.1138 16.5925 17.6585 16.025ZM5.59278 12.0523C5.16258 11.6298 4.82094 11.1263 4.58774 10.5709C4.35455 10.0156 4.23446 9.41951 4.23446 8.81744C4.23446 8.21536 4.35455 7.6193 4.58774 7.06394C4.82094 6.50859 5.16258 6.00503 5.59278 5.58257C6.01644 5.15359 6.52144 4.81292 7.07838 4.58039C7.63532 4.34786 8.23308 4.22811 8.83687 4.22811C9.44066 4.22811 10.0384 4.34786 10.5954 4.58039C11.1523 4.81292 11.6573 5.15359 12.081 5.58257C12.5112 6.00503 12.8528 6.50859 13.086 7.06394C13.3192 7.6193 13.4393 8.21536 13.4393 8.81744C13.4393 9.41951 13.3192 10.0156 13.086 10.5709C12.8528 11.1263 12.5112 11.6298 12.081 12.0523C11.6573 12.4813 11.1523 12.822 10.5954 13.0545C10.0384 13.287 9.44066 13.4068 8.83687 13.4068C8.23308 13.4068 7.63532 13.287 7.07838 13.0545C6.52144 12.822 6.01644 12.4813 5.59278 12.0523Z\" \/><\/svg><\/span><\/a><\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns planif_bouton is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-fe48e5de wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-text-color has-custom-font-size wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.discovercars.com\/fr\/france?a_aid=zigzag&amp;chan=NL\" style=\"border-radius:4px;font-size:14px\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">See available cars  <strong>   <\/strong><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-3266 img_fleche\" style=\"width: 16px; 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Martainville Castle<\/h3>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><div class=\"wpcp-wp-lightbox-host wpcp-advanced-image-lightbox-icon-hover\"><a class=\"wpcp-wp-lightbox-image-link\" href=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Travel\/Normandie\/R16i-Martainville\/i-xL92VhW\/3\/ec1c9e87\/L\/Chateau_Martainville_Normandie-2765-L.jpg\" data-wpcp-wp-lb-image=\"1\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Travel\/Normandie\/R16i-Martainville\/i-xL92VhW\/3\/ec1c9e87\/L\/Chateau_Martainville_Normandie-2765-L.jpg\" alt=\"Castle of Martainville\" title=\"Castle of Martainville\"\/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Travel\/Normandie\/R16i-Martainville\/i-xL92VhW\/3\/ec1c9e87\/L\/Chateau_Martainville_Normandie-2765-L.jpg\" data-fancybox=\"wpcp-wp-wpcp-wp-8\" class=\"wpcp-lightbox-trigger wpcp-advanced-image-lightbox-icon wpcp-position-top-right wpcp-advanced-image-lightbox-icon-hover wpcp-global-lightbox-icon wpcp-lightbox-icon--global wpcp-lb-icon-style-default\" data-wpcp-lb-icon-source=\"global\" aria-label=\"Open image in lightbox\" data-thumb-src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Travel\/Normandie\/R16i-Martainville\/i-xL92VhW\/3\/ec1c9e87\/L\/Chateau_Martainville_Normandie-2765-L.jpg\" data-wpcp-lb-single=\"1\"><span class=\"wpcp-icon-container\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 20 20\"><path d=\"M17.6585 16.025L14.2437 12.6198C15.1716 11.3338 15.6121 9.7613 15.4871 8.1819C15.362 6.60251 14.6795 5.11847 13.5607 3.99351C12.936 3.36206 12.1916 2.86066 11.3709 2.51845C10.5502 2.17623 9.66952 2 8.77995 2C7.89039 2 7.00969 2.17623 6.18899 2.51845C5.36829 2.86066 4.62395 3.36206 3.99919 3.99351C3.36594 4.61649 2.86312 5.35871 2.51992 6.17708C2.17673 6.99545 2 7.87365 2 8.76068C2 9.64772 2.17673 10.5259 2.51992 11.3443C2.86312 12.1627 3.36594 12.9049 3.99919 13.5279C5.11957 14.6901 6.62279 15.4103 8.23285 15.5562C9.84291 15.7022 11.4517 15.2641 12.7639 14.3224L16.1788 17.7275C16.3849 17.9034 16.6473 18 16.9186 18C17.1899 18 17.4523 17.9034 17.6585 17.7275C18.1138 17.16 18.1138 16.5925 17.6585 16.025ZM5.59278 12.0523C5.16258 11.6298 4.82094 11.1263 4.58774 10.5709C4.35455 10.0156 4.23446 9.41951 4.23446 8.81744C4.23446 8.21536 4.35455 7.6193 4.58774 7.06394C4.82094 6.50859 5.16258 6.00503 5.59278 5.58257C6.01644 5.15359 6.52144 4.81292 7.07838 4.58039C7.63532 4.34786 8.23308 4.22811 8.83687 4.22811C9.44066 4.22811 10.0384 4.34786 10.5954 4.58039C11.1523 4.81292 11.6573 5.15359 12.081 5.58257C12.5112 6.00503 12.8528 6.50859 13.086 7.06394C13.3192 7.6193 13.4393 8.21536 13.4393 8.81744C13.4393 9.41951 13.3192 10.0156 13.086 10.5709C12.8528 11.1263 12.5112 11.6298 12.081 12.0523C11.6573 12.4813 11.1523 12.822 10.5954 13.0545C10.0384 13.287 9.44066 13.4068 8.83687 13.4068C8.23308 13.4068 7.63532 13.287 7.07838 13.0545C6.52144 12.822 6.01644 12.4813 5.59278 12.0523Z\" \/><\/svg><\/span><\/a><\/div><\/figure>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Name of the castle &#8211;<\/strong><br\/>Castle of Martainville<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Construction &#8211;<\/strong><br\/>From the 15th and 16th century<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Location &#8211;<\/strong><br\/>On the border between Seine-Maritime and Eure<br\/>25min from <a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/best-things-to-do-rouen\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Rouen<\/a><br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/searchresults.html?city=-1462807&amp;nflt=review_score%253D90%253Breview_score%253D80&amp;aid=2281719&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">See accommodation in Rouen<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><div class=\"wpcp-wp-lightbox-host wpcp-advanced-image-lightbox-icon-hover\"><a class=\"wpcp-wp-lightbox-image-link\" href=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Travel\/Normandie\/R16i-Martainville\/i-tzCmLBz\/3\/074dbdd0\/L\/Chateau_Martainville_Normandie-2738-L.jpg\" data-wpcp-wp-lb-image=\"1\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Travel\/Normandie\/R16i-Martainville\/i-tzCmLBz\/3\/074dbdd0\/L\/Chateau_Martainville_Normandie-2738-L.jpg\" alt=\"Castle of Martainville interior\" title=\"Castle of Martainville interior\"\/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Travel\/Normandie\/R16i-Martainville\/i-tzCmLBz\/3\/074dbdd0\/L\/Chateau_Martainville_Normandie-2738-L.jpg\" data-fancybox=\"wpcp-wp-wpcp-wp-9\" class=\"wpcp-lightbox-trigger wpcp-advanced-image-lightbox-icon wpcp-position-top-right wpcp-advanced-image-lightbox-icon-hover wpcp-global-lightbox-icon wpcp-lightbox-icon--global wpcp-lb-icon-style-default\" data-wpcp-lb-icon-source=\"global\" aria-label=\"Open image in lightbox\" data-thumb-src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Travel\/Normandie\/R16i-Martainville\/i-tzCmLBz\/3\/074dbdd0\/L\/Chateau_Martainville_Normandie-2738-L.jpg\" data-wpcp-lb-single=\"1\"><span class=\"wpcp-icon-container\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 20 20\"><path d=\"M17.6585 16.025L14.2437 12.6198C15.1716 11.3338 15.6121 9.7613 15.4871 8.1819C15.362 6.60251 14.6795 5.11847 13.5607 3.99351C12.936 3.36206 12.1916 2.86066 11.3709 2.51845C10.5502 2.17623 9.66952 2 8.77995 2C7.89039 2 7.00969 2.17623 6.18899 2.51845C5.36829 2.86066 4.62395 3.36206 3.99919 3.99351C3.36594 4.61649 2.86312 5.35871 2.51992 6.17708C2.17673 6.99545 2 7.87365 2 8.76068C2 9.64772 2.17673 10.5259 2.51992 11.3443C2.86312 12.1627 3.36594 12.9049 3.99919 13.5279C5.11957 14.6901 6.62279 15.4103 8.23285 15.5562C9.84291 15.7022 11.4517 15.2641 12.7639 14.3224L16.1788 17.7275C16.3849 17.9034 16.6473 18 16.9186 18C17.1899 18 17.4523 17.9034 17.6585 17.7275C18.1138 17.16 18.1138 16.5925 17.6585 16.025ZM5.59278 12.0523C5.16258 11.6298 4.82094 11.1263 4.58774 10.5709C4.35455 10.0156 4.23446 9.41951 4.23446 8.81744C4.23446 8.21536 4.35455 7.6193 4.58774 7.06394C4.82094 6.50859 5.16258 6.00503 5.59278 5.58257C6.01644 5.15359 6.52144 4.81292 7.07838 4.58039C7.63532 4.34786 8.23308 4.22811 8.83687 4.22811C9.44066 4.22811 10.0384 4.34786 10.5954 4.58039C11.1523 4.81292 11.6573 5.15359 12.081 5.58257C12.5112 6.00503 12.8528 6.50859 13.086 7.06394C13.3192 7.6193 13.4393 8.21536 13.4393 8.81744C13.4393 9.41951 13.3192 10.0156 13.086 10.5709C12.8528 11.1263 12.5112 11.6298 12.081 12.0523C11.6573 12.4813 11.1523 12.822 10.5954 13.0545C10.0384 13.287 9.44066 13.4068 8.83687 13.4068C8.23308 13.4068 7.63532 13.287 7.07838 13.0545C6.52144 12.822 6.01644 12.4813 5.59278 12.0523Z\" \/><\/svg><\/span><\/a><\/div><\/figure>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Why I included it &#8211;<\/strong><br\/>It is a very symmetrical castle with towers at each of the four corners. The visit is done on each level with a central corridor. You have access to the large rooms at each corner and their smaller adjoining rooms in the towers.<br\/>The interior is a museum with many pieces about the life in the region. It is very interesting to explore.<br\/>Don&#8217;t miss the wild gardens behind the castle for different views.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>More photos in <a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/visit-chateau-martainville-castle-normandie\/\" type=\"post\" id=\"15784\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">our article<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.chateaudemartainville.fr\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Official website<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"t-1597077405187\">5. Ch\u00e2teau de Cr\u00e8vecoeur<\/h3>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><div class=\"wpcp-wp-lightbox-host wpcp-advanced-image-lightbox-icon-hover\"><a class=\"wpcp-wp-lightbox-image-link\" href=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Travel\/Normandie\/R10c-Crevecoeur\/i-33WHQ4B\/3\/4676a7aa\/L\/Chateau_Crevecoeur_Normandie-0772-L.jpg\" data-wpcp-wp-lb-image=\"1\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Travel\/Normandie\/R10c-Crevecoeur\/i-33WHQ4B\/3\/4676a7aa\/L\/Chateau_Crevecoeur_Normandie-0772-L.jpg\" alt=\"Castle of Cr&#xE8;vecoeur\" title=\"Castle of Cr&#xE8;vecoeur\"\/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Travel\/Normandie\/R10c-Crevecoeur\/i-33WHQ4B\/3\/4676a7aa\/L\/Chateau_Crevecoeur_Normandie-0772-L.jpg\" data-fancybox=\"wpcp-wp-wpcp-wp-10\" class=\"wpcp-lightbox-trigger wpcp-advanced-image-lightbox-icon wpcp-position-top-right wpcp-advanced-image-lightbox-icon-hover wpcp-global-lightbox-icon wpcp-lightbox-icon--global wpcp-lb-icon-style-default\" data-wpcp-lb-icon-source=\"global\" aria-label=\"Open image in lightbox\" data-thumb-src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Travel\/Normandie\/R10c-Crevecoeur\/i-33WHQ4B\/3\/4676a7aa\/L\/Chateau_Crevecoeur_Normandie-0772-L.jpg\" data-wpcp-lb-single=\"1\"><span class=\"wpcp-icon-container\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 20 20\"><path d=\"M17.6585 16.025L14.2437 12.6198C15.1716 11.3338 15.6121 9.7613 15.4871 8.1819C15.362 6.60251 14.6795 5.11847 13.5607 3.99351C12.936 3.36206 12.1916 2.86066 11.3709 2.51845C10.5502 2.17623 9.66952 2 8.77995 2C7.89039 2 7.00969 2.17623 6.18899 2.51845C5.36829 2.86066 4.62395 3.36206 3.99919 3.99351C3.36594 4.61649 2.86312 5.35871 2.51992 6.17708C2.17673 6.99545 2 7.87365 2 8.76068C2 9.64772 2.17673 10.5259 2.51992 11.3443C2.86312 12.1627 3.36594 12.9049 3.99919 13.5279C5.11957 14.6901 6.62279 15.4103 8.23285 15.5562C9.84291 15.7022 11.4517 15.2641 12.7639 14.3224L16.1788 17.7275C16.3849 17.9034 16.6473 18 16.9186 18C17.1899 18 17.4523 17.9034 17.6585 17.7275C18.1138 17.16 18.1138 16.5925 17.6585 16.025ZM5.59278 12.0523C5.16258 11.6298 4.82094 11.1263 4.58774 10.5709C4.35455 10.0156 4.23446 9.41951 4.23446 8.81744C4.23446 8.21536 4.35455 7.6193 4.58774 7.06394C4.82094 6.50859 5.16258 6.00503 5.59278 5.58257C6.01644 5.15359 6.52144 4.81292 7.07838 4.58039C7.63532 4.34786 8.23308 4.22811 8.83687 4.22811C9.44066 4.22811 10.0384 4.34786 10.5954 4.58039C11.1523 4.81292 11.6573 5.15359 12.081 5.58257C12.5112 6.00503 12.8528 6.50859 13.086 7.06394C13.3192 7.6193 13.4393 8.21536 13.4393 8.81744C13.4393 9.41951 13.3192 10.0156 13.086 10.5709C12.8528 11.1263 12.5112 11.6298 12.081 12.0523C11.6573 12.4813 11.1523 12.822 10.5954 13.0545C10.0384 13.287 9.44066 13.4068 8.83687 13.4068C8.23308 13.4068 7.63532 13.287 7.07838 13.0545C6.52144 12.822 6.01644 12.4813 5.59278 12.0523Z\" \/><\/svg><\/span><\/a><\/div><\/figure>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Name of the castle &#8211;<\/strong><br\/>Castle of Cr\u00e8vecoeur-en-Auge (note that other castles of Cr\u00e8vecoeur exist in Europe)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Construction &#8211;<\/strong><br\/>12th century fortification and chapel, 15th and 16th century half-timbered buildings<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Location &#8211;<\/strong><br\/>In M\u00e9zidon Vall\u00e9e d&#8217;Auge, Calvados &#8211; the <a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/pays-auge-normandy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pays d&#8217;Auge<\/a> region<br\/>25min from Lisieux<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><div class=\"wpcp-wp-lightbox-host wpcp-advanced-image-lightbox-icon-hover\"><a class=\"wpcp-wp-lightbox-image-link\" href=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Travel\/Normandie\/R10c-Crevecoeur\/i-j5SGJP5\/3\/a833a6e5\/L\/Chateau_Crevecoeur_Normandie-0799-L.jpg\" data-wpcp-wp-lb-image=\"1\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Travel\/Normandie\/R10c-Crevecoeur\/i-j5SGJP5\/3\/a833a6e5\/L\/Chateau_Crevecoeur_Normandie-0799-L.jpg\" alt=\"Castle of Cr&#xE8;vecoeur interior\" title=\"Castle of Cr&#xE8;vecoeur interior\"\/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Travel\/Normandie\/R10c-Crevecoeur\/i-j5SGJP5\/3\/a833a6e5\/L\/Chateau_Crevecoeur_Normandie-0799-L.jpg\" data-fancybox=\"wpcp-wp-wpcp-wp-11\" class=\"wpcp-lightbox-trigger wpcp-advanced-image-lightbox-icon wpcp-position-top-right wpcp-advanced-image-lightbox-icon-hover wpcp-global-lightbox-icon wpcp-lightbox-icon--global wpcp-lb-icon-style-default\" data-wpcp-lb-icon-source=\"global\" aria-label=\"Open image in lightbox\" data-thumb-src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Travel\/Normandie\/R10c-Crevecoeur\/i-j5SGJP5\/3\/a833a6e5\/L\/Chateau_Crevecoeur_Normandie-0799-L.jpg\" data-wpcp-lb-single=\"1\"><span class=\"wpcp-icon-container\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 20 20\"><path d=\"M17.6585 16.025L14.2437 12.6198C15.1716 11.3338 15.6121 9.7613 15.4871 8.1819C15.362 6.60251 14.6795 5.11847 13.5607 3.99351C12.936 3.36206 12.1916 2.86066 11.3709 2.51845C10.5502 2.17623 9.66952 2 8.77995 2C7.89039 2 7.00969 2.17623 6.18899 2.51845C5.36829 2.86066 4.62395 3.36206 3.99919 3.99351C3.36594 4.61649 2.86312 5.35871 2.51992 6.17708C2.17673 6.99545 2 7.87365 2 8.76068C2 9.64772 2.17673 10.5259 2.51992 11.3443C2.86312 12.1627 3.36594 12.9049 3.99919 13.5279C5.11957 14.6901 6.62279 15.4103 8.23285 15.5562C9.84291 15.7022 11.4517 15.2641 12.7639 14.3224L16.1788 17.7275C16.3849 17.9034 16.6473 18 16.9186 18C17.1899 18 17.4523 17.9034 17.6585 17.7275C18.1138 17.16 18.1138 16.5925 17.6585 16.025ZM5.59278 12.0523C5.16258 11.6298 4.82094 11.1263 4.58774 10.5709C4.35455 10.0156 4.23446 9.41951 4.23446 8.81744C4.23446 8.21536 4.35455 7.6193 4.58774 7.06394C4.82094 6.50859 5.16258 6.00503 5.59278 5.58257C6.01644 5.15359 6.52144 4.81292 7.07838 4.58039C7.63532 4.34786 8.23308 4.22811 8.83687 4.22811C9.44066 4.22811 10.0384 4.34786 10.5954 4.58039C11.1523 4.81292 11.6573 5.15359 12.081 5.58257C12.5112 6.00503 12.8528 6.50859 13.086 7.06394C13.3192 7.6193 13.4393 8.21536 13.4393 8.81744C13.4393 9.41951 13.3192 10.0156 13.086 10.5709C12.8528 11.1263 12.5112 11.6298 12.081 12.0523C11.6573 12.4813 11.1523 12.822 10.5954 13.0545C10.0384 13.287 9.44066 13.4068 8.83687 13.4068C8.23308 13.4068 7.63532 13.287 7.07838 13.0545C6.52144 12.822 6.01644 12.4813 5.59278 12.0523Z\" \/><\/svg><\/span><\/a><\/div><\/figure>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Why I included it &#8211;<\/strong><br\/>We love half-timbered houses and this castle has some very nice examples with the dovecote, the barn and the manor. And this one combines them with medieval fortifications. It achieves a good balance and we enjoyed the visit.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/visit-chateau-crevecoeur-normandy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">More photos in our article<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.chateaudecrevecoeur.com\/fr\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Official website<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"t-1597077405188\">6. Gratot Castle<\/h3>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><div class=\"wpcp-wp-lightbox-host wpcp-advanced-image-lightbox-icon-hover\"><a class=\"wpcp-wp-lightbox-image-link\" href=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Travel\/Normandie\/R6b-Chateau-Gratot\/i-FbCgFJ6\/3\/d6d2f3a4\/L\/chateau_gratot_Normandie-9073-L.jpg\" data-wpcp-wp-lb-image=\"1\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Travel\/Normandie\/R6b-Chateau-Gratot\/i-FbCgFJ6\/3\/d6d2f3a4\/L\/chateau_gratot_Normandie-9073-L.jpg\" alt=\"Castle of Gratot\" title=\"Castle of Gratot\"\/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Travel\/Normandie\/R6b-Chateau-Gratot\/i-FbCgFJ6\/3\/d6d2f3a4\/L\/chateau_gratot_Normandie-9073-L.jpg\" data-fancybox=\"wpcp-wp-wpcp-wp-12\" class=\"wpcp-lightbox-trigger wpcp-advanced-image-lightbox-icon wpcp-position-top-right wpcp-advanced-image-lightbox-icon-hover wpcp-global-lightbox-icon wpcp-lightbox-icon--global wpcp-lb-icon-style-default\" data-wpcp-lb-icon-source=\"global\" aria-label=\"Open image in lightbox\" data-thumb-src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Travel\/Normandie\/R6b-Chateau-Gratot\/i-FbCgFJ6\/3\/d6d2f3a4\/L\/chateau_gratot_Normandie-9073-L.jpg\" data-wpcp-lb-single=\"1\"><span class=\"wpcp-icon-container\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 20 20\"><path d=\"M17.6585 16.025L14.2437 12.6198C15.1716 11.3338 15.6121 9.7613 15.4871 8.1819C15.362 6.60251 14.6795 5.11847 13.5607 3.99351C12.936 3.36206 12.1916 2.86066 11.3709 2.51845C10.5502 2.17623 9.66952 2 8.77995 2C7.89039 2 7.00969 2.17623 6.18899 2.51845C5.36829 2.86066 4.62395 3.36206 3.99919 3.99351C3.36594 4.61649 2.86312 5.35871 2.51992 6.17708C2.17673 6.99545 2 7.87365 2 8.76068C2 9.64772 2.17673 10.5259 2.51992 11.3443C2.86312 12.1627 3.36594 12.9049 3.99919 13.5279C5.11957 14.6901 6.62279 15.4103 8.23285 15.5562C9.84291 15.7022 11.4517 15.2641 12.7639 14.3224L16.1788 17.7275C16.3849 17.9034 16.6473 18 16.9186 18C17.1899 18 17.4523 17.9034 17.6585 17.7275C18.1138 17.16 18.1138 16.5925 17.6585 16.025ZM5.59278 12.0523C5.16258 11.6298 4.82094 11.1263 4.58774 10.5709C4.35455 10.0156 4.23446 9.41951 4.23446 8.81744C4.23446 8.21536 4.35455 7.6193 4.58774 7.06394C4.82094 6.50859 5.16258 6.00503 5.59278 5.58257C6.01644 5.15359 6.52144 4.81292 7.07838 4.58039C7.63532 4.34786 8.23308 4.22811 8.83687 4.22811C9.44066 4.22811 10.0384 4.34786 10.5954 4.58039C11.1523 4.81292 11.6573 5.15359 12.081 5.58257C12.5112 6.00503 12.8528 6.50859 13.086 7.06394C13.3192 7.6193 13.4393 8.21536 13.4393 8.81744C13.4393 9.41951 13.3192 10.0156 13.086 10.5709C12.8528 11.1263 12.5112 11.6298 12.081 12.0523C11.6573 12.4813 11.1523 12.822 10.5954 13.0545C10.0384 13.287 9.44066 13.4068 8.83687 13.4068C8.23308 13.4068 7.63532 13.287 7.07838 13.0545C6.52144 12.822 6.01644 12.4813 5.59278 12.0523Z\" \/><\/svg><\/span><\/a><\/div><\/figure>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Name of the castle &#8211;<\/strong><br\/>Castle of Gratot<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Construction &#8211;<\/strong><br\/>Medieval castle built in the 16th century and modified by several generations (same family until the end of the 18th century)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Location &#8211;<\/strong><br\/>La Manche, west coast<br\/>1 hour drive south of Cherbourg<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><div class=\"wpcp-wp-lightbox-host wpcp-advanced-image-lightbox-icon-hover\"><a class=\"wpcp-wp-lightbox-image-link\" href=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Travel\/Normandie\/R6b-Chateau-Gratot\/i-j69vwFB\/3\/73c97308\/L\/chateau_gratot_Normandie-9142-L.jpg\" data-wpcp-wp-lb-image=\"1\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Travel\/Normandie\/R6b-Chateau-Gratot\/i-j69vwFB\/3\/73c97308\/L\/chateau_gratot_Normandie-9142-L.jpg\" alt=\"Castle of Gratot 2\" title=\"Castle of Gratot 2\"\/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Travel\/Normandie\/R6b-Chateau-Gratot\/i-j69vwFB\/3\/73c97308\/L\/chateau_gratot_Normandie-9142-L.jpg\" data-fancybox=\"wpcp-wp-wpcp-wp-13\" class=\"wpcp-lightbox-trigger wpcp-advanced-image-lightbox-icon wpcp-position-top-right wpcp-advanced-image-lightbox-icon-hover wpcp-global-lightbox-icon wpcp-lightbox-icon--global wpcp-lb-icon-style-default\" data-wpcp-lb-icon-source=\"global\" aria-label=\"Open image in lightbox\" data-thumb-src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Travel\/Normandie\/R6b-Chateau-Gratot\/i-j69vwFB\/3\/73c97308\/L\/chateau_gratot_Normandie-9142-L.jpg\" data-wpcp-lb-single=\"1\"><span class=\"wpcp-icon-container\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 20 20\"><path d=\"M17.6585 16.025L14.2437 12.6198C15.1716 11.3338 15.6121 9.7613 15.4871 8.1819C15.362 6.60251 14.6795 5.11847 13.5607 3.99351C12.936 3.36206 12.1916 2.86066 11.3709 2.51845C10.5502 2.17623 9.66952 2 8.77995 2C7.89039 2 7.00969 2.17623 6.18899 2.51845C5.36829 2.86066 4.62395 3.36206 3.99919 3.99351C3.36594 4.61649 2.86312 5.35871 2.51992 6.17708C2.17673 6.99545 2 7.87365 2 8.76068C2 9.64772 2.17673 10.5259 2.51992 11.3443C2.86312 12.1627 3.36594 12.9049 3.99919 13.5279C5.11957 14.6901 6.62279 15.4103 8.23285 15.5562C9.84291 15.7022 11.4517 15.2641 12.7639 14.3224L16.1788 17.7275C16.3849 17.9034 16.6473 18 16.9186 18C17.1899 18 17.4523 17.9034 17.6585 17.7275C18.1138 17.16 18.1138 16.5925 17.6585 16.025ZM5.59278 12.0523C5.16258 11.6298 4.82094 11.1263 4.58774 10.5709C4.35455 10.0156 4.23446 9.41951 4.23446 8.81744C4.23446 8.21536 4.35455 7.6193 4.58774 7.06394C4.82094 6.50859 5.16258 6.00503 5.59278 5.58257C6.01644 5.15359 6.52144 4.81292 7.07838 4.58039C7.63532 4.34786 8.23308 4.22811 8.83687 4.22811C9.44066 4.22811 10.0384 4.34786 10.5954 4.58039C11.1523 4.81292 11.6573 5.15359 12.081 5.58257C12.5112 6.00503 12.8528 6.50859 13.086 7.06394C13.3192 7.6193 13.4393 8.21536 13.4393 8.81744C13.4393 9.41951 13.3192 10.0156 13.086 10.5709C12.8528 11.1263 12.5112 11.6298 12.081 12.0523C11.6573 12.4813 11.1523 12.822 10.5954 13.0545C10.0384 13.287 9.44066 13.4068 8.83687 13.4068C8.23308 13.4068 7.63532 13.287 7.07838 13.0545C6.52144 12.822 6.01644 12.4813 5.59278 12.0523Z\" \/><\/svg><\/span><\/a><\/div><\/figure>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Why I included it &#8211;<\/strong><br\/>It is not the most famous castle in Normandy. But it was really a fun discovery. It has 3 different towers from different periods. And you can climb to discover the views and the structure. The 15th century Fairy Tower is particularly strange with the small square room at the top.<br\/>The visit was really intriguing and a unique experience.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>More photos in our article (coming soon)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.chateaugratot.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Official website<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<div style=\"background-color:#d9e3de;margin-top:8%;margin-bottom:8%\" class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container box gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\" style=\"max-width:700px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container box_titre gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\">\n<h5 class=\"titre_box\" style=\"padding-top:10px;\"><span>WHERE TO STAY<\/span> IN <span class=\"titre_box_manuscrit\">Normandy<\/span><\/h5>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns box_sans_border has-background is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"background-color:#d9e3de\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column texte_planif is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"font-size:14px;flex-basis:60%\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:16px\">We particularly appreciate staying in Normandy:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:16px\"><strong>Bayeux<\/strong> &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/best-hotel-bayeux-where-stay-review\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">our hotels selection<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:16px\"><strong>Honfleur<\/strong> &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/where-stay-honfleur-best-hotel-review\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">our hotel selection<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top planif-radius is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:40%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large img-portrait\"><div class=\"wpcp-wp-lightbox-host wpcp-advanced-image-lightbox-icon-hover\"><a class=\"wpcp-wp-lightbox-image-link\" href=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Normandie-Lovers\/Bayeux\/Hotels\/i-CxqSKxd\/1\/aae537a7\/L\/Domaine_Bayeux_hotel-08-L.jpg\" data-wpcp-wp-lb-image=\"1\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Normandie-Lovers\/Bayeux\/Hotels\/i-CxqSKxd\/1\/aae537a7\/L\/Domaine_Bayeux_hotel-08-L.jpg\" alt=\"Hotel Domaine de Bayeux\" title=\"\"\/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Normandie-Lovers\/Bayeux\/Hotels\/i-CxqSKxd\/1\/aae537a7\/L\/Domaine_Bayeux_hotel-08-L.jpg\" data-fancybox=\"wpcp-wp-wpcp-wp-14\" class=\"wpcp-lightbox-trigger wpcp-advanced-image-lightbox-icon wpcp-position-top-right wpcp-advanced-image-lightbox-icon-hover wpcp-global-lightbox-icon wpcp-lightbox-icon--global wpcp-lb-icon-style-default\" data-wpcp-lb-icon-source=\"global\" aria-label=\"Open image in lightbox\" data-thumb-src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Normandie-Lovers\/Bayeux\/Hotels\/i-CxqSKxd\/1\/aae537a7\/L\/Domaine_Bayeux_hotel-08-L.jpg\" data-wpcp-lb-single=\"1\"><span class=\"wpcp-icon-container\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 20 20\"><path d=\"M17.6585 16.025L14.2437 12.6198C15.1716 11.3338 15.6121 9.7613 15.4871 8.1819C15.362 6.60251 14.6795 5.11847 13.5607 3.99351C12.936 3.36206 12.1916 2.86066 11.3709 2.51845C10.5502 2.17623 9.66952 2 8.77995 2C7.89039 2 7.00969 2.17623 6.18899 2.51845C5.36829 2.86066 4.62395 3.36206 3.99919 3.99351C3.36594 4.61649 2.86312 5.35871 2.51992 6.17708C2.17673 6.99545 2 7.87365 2 8.76068C2 9.64772 2.17673 10.5259 2.51992 11.3443C2.86312 12.1627 3.36594 12.9049 3.99919 13.5279C5.11957 14.6901 6.62279 15.4103 8.23285 15.5562C9.84291 15.7022 11.4517 15.2641 12.7639 14.3224L16.1788 17.7275C16.3849 17.9034 16.6473 18 16.9186 18C17.1899 18 17.4523 17.9034 17.6585 17.7275C18.1138 17.16 18.1138 16.5925 17.6585 16.025ZM5.59278 12.0523C5.16258 11.6298 4.82094 11.1263 4.58774 10.5709C4.35455 10.0156 4.23446 9.41951 4.23446 8.81744C4.23446 8.21536 4.35455 7.6193 4.58774 7.06394C4.82094 6.50859 5.16258 6.00503 5.59278 5.58257C6.01644 5.15359 6.52144 4.81292 7.07838 4.58039C7.63532 4.34786 8.23308 4.22811 8.83687 4.22811C9.44066 4.22811 10.0384 4.34786 10.5954 4.58039C11.1523 4.81292 11.6573 5.15359 12.081 5.58257C12.5112 6.00503 12.8528 6.50859 13.086 7.06394C13.3192 7.6193 13.4393 8.21536 13.4393 8.81744C13.4393 9.41951 13.3192 10.0156 13.086 10.5709C12.8528 11.1263 12.5112 11.6298 12.081 12.0523C11.6573 12.4813 11.1523 12.822 10.5954 13.0545C10.0384 13.287 9.44066 13.4068 8.83687 13.4068C8.23308 13.4068 7.63532 13.287 7.07838 13.0545C6.52144 12.822 6.01644 12.4813 5.59278 12.0523Z\" \/><\/svg><\/span><\/a><\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns box_sans_border is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column texte_planif has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"background-color:#d9e3de;font-size:14px;flex-basis:100%\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:16px\">For more ideas, take a look at our article on <a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/where-stay-normandy-best-hotels\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">the best places to stay in Normandy<\/a>.<br\/>And if you already have an idea, take a look at our selections:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:16px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/where-stay-etretat-best-hotels-reviews\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Best hotels in Etretat<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:16px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/where-stay-mont-saint-michel-hotels\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Best hotels in Mont-Saint-Michel<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:16px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/best-hotel-rouen-where-stay\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Best hotels in Rouen<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:16px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/best-hotel-caen-where-stay-areas\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Best hotels in Caen<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:16px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/best-hotel-le-havre-where-stay\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Best hotels in Le Havre<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:16px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/best-hotel-deauville-where-stay\/\">Best hotels in Deauville<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"tab-con-5\">The best views of Normandy with castle<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Now let&#8217;s see the castles that are nice to admire from the outside. The views are accessible at any time of the day.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"t-1597077405189\">7. Ch\u00e2teau Gaillard<\/h3>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><div class=\"wpcp-wp-lightbox-host wpcp-advanced-image-lightbox-icon-hover\"><a class=\"wpcp-wp-lightbox-image-link\" href=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Travel\/Normandie\/R16d-Gaillard\/i-cj69kKw\/3\/0915ca68\/XL\/chateau_Gaillard_Normandie-5675-XL.jpg\" data-wpcp-wp-lb-image=\"1\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Travel\/Normandie\/R16d-Gaillard\/i-cj69kKw\/3\/0915ca68\/XL\/chateau_Gaillard_Normandie-5675-XL.jpg\" alt=\"Ch&#xE2;teau Gaillard\" title=\"Ch&#xE2;teau Gaillard\"\/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Travel\/Normandie\/R16d-Gaillard\/i-cj69kKw\/3\/0915ca68\/XL\/chateau_Gaillard_Normandie-5675-XL.jpg\" data-fancybox=\"wpcp-wp-wpcp-wp-15\" class=\"wpcp-lightbox-trigger wpcp-advanced-image-lightbox-icon wpcp-position-top-right wpcp-advanced-image-lightbox-icon-hover wpcp-global-lightbox-icon wpcp-lightbox-icon--global wpcp-lb-icon-style-default\" data-wpcp-lb-icon-source=\"global\" aria-label=\"Open image in lightbox\" data-thumb-src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Travel\/Normandie\/R16d-Gaillard\/i-cj69kKw\/3\/0915ca68\/XL\/chateau_Gaillard_Normandie-5675-XL.jpg\" data-wpcp-lb-single=\"1\"><span class=\"wpcp-icon-container\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 20 20\"><path d=\"M17.6585 16.025L14.2437 12.6198C15.1716 11.3338 15.6121 9.7613 15.4871 8.1819C15.362 6.60251 14.6795 5.11847 13.5607 3.99351C12.936 3.36206 12.1916 2.86066 11.3709 2.51845C10.5502 2.17623 9.66952 2 8.77995 2C7.89039 2 7.00969 2.17623 6.18899 2.51845C5.36829 2.86066 4.62395 3.36206 3.99919 3.99351C3.36594 4.61649 2.86312 5.35871 2.51992 6.17708C2.17673 6.99545 2 7.87365 2 8.76068C2 9.64772 2.17673 10.5259 2.51992 11.3443C2.86312 12.1627 3.36594 12.9049 3.99919 13.5279C5.11957 14.6901 6.62279 15.4103 8.23285 15.5562C9.84291 15.7022 11.4517 15.2641 12.7639 14.3224L16.1788 17.7275C16.3849 17.9034 16.6473 18 16.9186 18C17.1899 18 17.4523 17.9034 17.6585 17.7275C18.1138 17.16 18.1138 16.5925 17.6585 16.025ZM5.59278 12.0523C5.16258 11.6298 4.82094 11.1263 4.58774 10.5709C4.35455 10.0156 4.23446 9.41951 4.23446 8.81744C4.23446 8.21536 4.35455 7.6193 4.58774 7.06394C4.82094 6.50859 5.16258 6.00503 5.59278 5.58257C6.01644 5.15359 6.52144 4.81292 7.07838 4.58039C7.63532 4.34786 8.23308 4.22811 8.83687 4.22811C9.44066 4.22811 10.0384 4.34786 10.5954 4.58039C11.1523 4.81292 11.6573 5.15359 12.081 5.58257C12.5112 6.00503 12.8528 6.50859 13.086 7.06394C13.3192 7.6193 13.4393 8.21536 13.4393 8.81744C13.4393 9.41951 13.3192 10.0156 13.086 10.5709C12.8528 11.1263 12.5112 11.6298 12.081 12.0523C11.6573 12.4813 11.1523 12.822 10.5954 13.0545C10.0384 13.287 9.44066 13.4068 8.83687 13.4068C8.23308 13.4068 7.63532 13.287 7.07838 13.0545C6.52144 12.822 6.01644 12.4813 5.59278 12.0523Z\" \/><\/svg><\/span><\/a><\/div><\/figure>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Name of the castle &#8211;<\/strong><br\/>Ch\u00e2teau Gaillard<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Construction &#8211;<\/strong><br\/>12th century, built by Richard the Lionheart<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Location &#8211;<\/strong><br\/>Above Les Andelys, in the Eure, along the Seine<br\/>25min north of Vernon<br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/searchresults.html?city=-1443226&amp;nflt=review_score%253D90%253Breview_score%253D80&amp;aid=2281719\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">See the accommodations in Andelys<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Why I included it &#8211;<\/strong><br\/>It is one of the <a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/picture-normandy-landscape\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">most beautiful landscapes in Normandy<\/a>. From the parking lot you can see the promontory with the medieval fort. Moreover, it overhangs a bend of the Seine with the city of Andelys. I could have spent hours admiring the view (and painters sit here for hours).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"t-1597077405190\">8. Gac\u00e9 Castle<\/h3>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><div class=\"wpcp-wp-lightbox-host wpcp-advanced-image-lightbox-icon-hover\"><a class=\"wpcp-wp-lightbox-image-link\" href=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Travel\/Normandie\/R2a-Route\/i-gNBCG6D\/3\/a0b466d1\/L\/chateau_Gace_Normandie-7840-L.jpg\" data-wpcp-wp-lb-image=\"1\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Travel\/Normandie\/R2a-Route\/i-gNBCG6D\/3\/a0b466d1\/L\/chateau_Gace_Normandie-7840-L.jpg\" alt=\"Castle of Gac&#xE9;\" title=\"Castle of Gac&#xE9;\"\/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Travel\/Normandie\/R2a-Route\/i-gNBCG6D\/3\/a0b466d1\/L\/chateau_Gace_Normandie-7840-L.jpg\" data-fancybox=\"wpcp-wp-wpcp-wp-16\" class=\"wpcp-lightbox-trigger wpcp-advanced-image-lightbox-icon wpcp-position-top-right wpcp-advanced-image-lightbox-icon-hover wpcp-global-lightbox-icon wpcp-lightbox-icon--global wpcp-lb-icon-style-default\" data-wpcp-lb-icon-source=\"global\" aria-label=\"Open image in lightbox\" data-thumb-src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Travel\/Normandie\/R2a-Route\/i-gNBCG6D\/3\/a0b466d1\/L\/chateau_Gace_Normandie-7840-L.jpg\" data-wpcp-lb-single=\"1\"><span class=\"wpcp-icon-container\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 20 20\"><path d=\"M17.6585 16.025L14.2437 12.6198C15.1716 11.3338 15.6121 9.7613 15.4871 8.1819C15.362 6.60251 14.6795 5.11847 13.5607 3.99351C12.936 3.36206 12.1916 2.86066 11.3709 2.51845C10.5502 2.17623 9.66952 2 8.77995 2C7.89039 2 7.00969 2.17623 6.18899 2.51845C5.36829 2.86066 4.62395 3.36206 3.99919 3.99351C3.36594 4.61649 2.86312 5.35871 2.51992 6.17708C2.17673 6.99545 2 7.87365 2 8.76068C2 9.64772 2.17673 10.5259 2.51992 11.3443C2.86312 12.1627 3.36594 12.9049 3.99919 13.5279C5.11957 14.6901 6.62279 15.4103 8.23285 15.5562C9.84291 15.7022 11.4517 15.2641 12.7639 14.3224L16.1788 17.7275C16.3849 17.9034 16.6473 18 16.9186 18C17.1899 18 17.4523 17.9034 17.6585 17.7275C18.1138 17.16 18.1138 16.5925 17.6585 16.025ZM5.59278 12.0523C5.16258 11.6298 4.82094 11.1263 4.58774 10.5709C4.35455 10.0156 4.23446 9.41951 4.23446 8.81744C4.23446 8.21536 4.35455 7.6193 4.58774 7.06394C4.82094 6.50859 5.16258 6.00503 5.59278 5.58257C6.01644 5.15359 6.52144 4.81292 7.07838 4.58039C7.63532 4.34786 8.23308 4.22811 8.83687 4.22811C9.44066 4.22811 10.0384 4.34786 10.5954 4.58039C11.1523 4.81292 11.6573 5.15359 12.081 5.58257C12.5112 6.00503 12.8528 6.50859 13.086 7.06394C13.3192 7.6193 13.4393 8.21536 13.4393 8.81744C13.4393 9.41951 13.3192 10.0156 13.086 10.5709C12.8528 11.1263 12.5112 11.6298 12.081 12.0523C11.6573 12.4813 11.1523 12.822 10.5954 13.0545C10.0384 13.287 9.44066 13.4068 8.83687 13.4068C8.23308 13.4068 7.63532 13.287 7.07838 13.0545C6.52144 12.822 6.01644 12.4813 5.59278 12.0523Z\" \/><\/svg><\/span><\/a><\/div><\/figure>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Name of the castle &#8211;<\/strong><br\/>Castle of Gac\u00e9<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Construction &#8211;<\/strong><br\/>Between the 12th and 15th centuries<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Location &#8211;<\/strong><br\/>City of Gac\u00e9, Orne<br\/>35min north of Alen\u00e7on<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Why I included it &#8211;<\/strong><br\/>It is a quick stop in the middle of the city as the castle serves as a city hall and museum.<br\/>We can&#8217;t tell you why, but we think it was a very photogenic castle and we really enjoyed the 2 very different facades. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"t-1597077405191\">9. Dieppe Castle<\/h3>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><div class=\"wpcp-wp-lightbox-host wpcp-advanced-image-lightbox-icon-hover\"><a class=\"wpcp-wp-lightbox-image-link\" href=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Travel\/Normandie\/Dieppe-vues\/i-8qCLcJL\/7\/af96d34d\/L\/Vue_chateau_dieppe_normandie-4662-L.jpg\" data-wpcp-wp-lb-image=\"1\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Travel\/Normandie\/Dieppe-vues\/i-8qCLcJL\/7\/af96d34d\/L\/Vue_chateau_dieppe_normandie-4662-L.jpg\" alt=\"Dieppe Castle\" title=\"Dieppe Castle\"\/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Travel\/Normandie\/Dieppe-vues\/i-8qCLcJL\/7\/af96d34d\/L\/Vue_chateau_dieppe_normandie-4662-L.jpg\" data-fancybox=\"wpcp-wp-wpcp-wp-17\" class=\"wpcp-lightbox-trigger wpcp-advanced-image-lightbox-icon wpcp-position-top-right wpcp-advanced-image-lightbox-icon-hover wpcp-global-lightbox-icon wpcp-lightbox-icon--global wpcp-lb-icon-style-default\" data-wpcp-lb-icon-source=\"global\" aria-label=\"Open image in lightbox\" data-thumb-src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Travel\/Normandie\/Dieppe-vues\/i-8qCLcJL\/7\/af96d34d\/L\/Vue_chateau_dieppe_normandie-4662-L.jpg\" data-wpcp-lb-single=\"1\"><span class=\"wpcp-icon-container\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 20 20\"><path d=\"M17.6585 16.025L14.2437 12.6198C15.1716 11.3338 15.6121 9.7613 15.4871 8.1819C15.362 6.60251 14.6795 5.11847 13.5607 3.99351C12.936 3.36206 12.1916 2.86066 11.3709 2.51845C10.5502 2.17623 9.66952 2 8.77995 2C7.89039 2 7.00969 2.17623 6.18899 2.51845C5.36829 2.86066 4.62395 3.36206 3.99919 3.99351C3.36594 4.61649 2.86312 5.35871 2.51992 6.17708C2.17673 6.99545 2 7.87365 2 8.76068C2 9.64772 2.17673 10.5259 2.51992 11.3443C2.86312 12.1627 3.36594 12.9049 3.99919 13.5279C5.11957 14.6901 6.62279 15.4103 8.23285 15.5562C9.84291 15.7022 11.4517 15.2641 12.7639 14.3224L16.1788 17.7275C16.3849 17.9034 16.6473 18 16.9186 18C17.1899 18 17.4523 17.9034 17.6585 17.7275C18.1138 17.16 18.1138 16.5925 17.6585 16.025ZM5.59278 12.0523C5.16258 11.6298 4.82094 11.1263 4.58774 10.5709C4.35455 10.0156 4.23446 9.41951 4.23446 8.81744C4.23446 8.21536 4.35455 7.6193 4.58774 7.06394C4.82094 6.50859 5.16258 6.00503 5.59278 5.58257C6.01644 5.15359 6.52144 4.81292 7.07838 4.58039C7.63532 4.34786 8.23308 4.22811 8.83687 4.22811C9.44066 4.22811 10.0384 4.34786 10.5954 4.58039C11.1523 4.81292 11.6573 5.15359 12.081 5.58257C12.5112 6.00503 12.8528 6.50859 13.086 7.06394C13.3192 7.6193 13.4393 8.21536 13.4393 8.81744C13.4393 9.41951 13.3192 10.0156 13.086 10.5709C12.8528 11.1263 12.5112 11.6298 12.081 12.0523C11.6573 12.4813 11.1523 12.822 10.5954 13.0545C10.0384 13.287 9.44066 13.4068 8.83687 13.4068C8.23308 13.4068 7.63532 13.287 7.07838 13.0545C6.52144 12.822 6.01644 12.4813 5.59278 12.0523Z\" \/><\/svg><\/span><\/a><\/div><\/figure>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Name of the castle &#8211;<\/strong><br\/>Dieppe Castle<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Construction &#8211;<\/strong><br\/>Built and destroyed in the 12th century, it was restored in the 15th century<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Location &#8211;<\/strong><br\/>Overlooking the town of <a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/best-things-do-dieppe-normandy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Dieppe<\/a>, Seine-Maritime<br\/>1 hour&#8217;s drive from Rouen<br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/searchresults.html?city=-1423941&amp;nflt=review_score%253D90%253Breview_score%253D80&amp;aid=2281719&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">See the accommodations in Dieppe<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Why I included it &#8211;<\/strong><br\/>We love this view from the top of the cliffs. It is one of the rare castles in front of the sea in Normandy. You can see the whole city of Dieppe below and the waterfront with the pebble beach.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dieppetourisme.com\/voir-faire\/sites-culturels\/233222-musee-de-dieppe-chateau\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Official website<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"t-1597077405192\">10. Ch\u00e2teau Guillaume le Conqu\u00e9rant in Falaise<\/h3>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><div class=\"wpcp-wp-lightbox-host wpcp-advanced-image-lightbox-icon-hover\"><a class=\"wpcp-wp-lightbox-image-link\" href=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Travel\/Normandie\/R1d-Falaise\/i-gqxcCk8\/3\/017b06f7\/L\/Panorama_Chateau_Falaise_normandie-7459-L.jpg\" data-wpcp-wp-lb-image=\"1\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Travel\/Normandie\/R1d-Falaise\/i-gqxcCk8\/3\/017b06f7\/L\/Panorama_Chateau_Falaise_normandie-7459-L.jpg\" alt=\"Castle William the Conqueror in Falaise\" title=\"Castle William the Conqueror in Falaise\"\/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Travel\/Normandie\/R1d-Falaise\/i-gqxcCk8\/3\/017b06f7\/L\/Panorama_Chateau_Falaise_normandie-7459-L.jpg\" data-fancybox=\"wpcp-wp-wpcp-wp-18\" class=\"wpcp-lightbox-trigger wpcp-advanced-image-lightbox-icon wpcp-position-top-right wpcp-advanced-image-lightbox-icon-hover wpcp-global-lightbox-icon wpcp-lightbox-icon--global wpcp-lb-icon-style-default\" data-wpcp-lb-icon-source=\"global\" aria-label=\"Open image in lightbox\" data-thumb-src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Travel\/Normandie\/R1d-Falaise\/i-gqxcCk8\/3\/017b06f7\/L\/Panorama_Chateau_Falaise_normandie-7459-L.jpg\" data-wpcp-lb-single=\"1\"><span class=\"wpcp-icon-container\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 20 20\"><path d=\"M17.6585 16.025L14.2437 12.6198C15.1716 11.3338 15.6121 9.7613 15.4871 8.1819C15.362 6.60251 14.6795 5.11847 13.5607 3.99351C12.936 3.36206 12.1916 2.86066 11.3709 2.51845C10.5502 2.17623 9.66952 2 8.77995 2C7.89039 2 7.00969 2.17623 6.18899 2.51845C5.36829 2.86066 4.62395 3.36206 3.99919 3.99351C3.36594 4.61649 2.86312 5.35871 2.51992 6.17708C2.17673 6.99545 2 7.87365 2 8.76068C2 9.64772 2.17673 10.5259 2.51992 11.3443C2.86312 12.1627 3.36594 12.9049 3.99919 13.5279C5.11957 14.6901 6.62279 15.4103 8.23285 15.5562C9.84291 15.7022 11.4517 15.2641 12.7639 14.3224L16.1788 17.7275C16.3849 17.9034 16.6473 18 16.9186 18C17.1899 18 17.4523 17.9034 17.6585 17.7275C18.1138 17.16 18.1138 16.5925 17.6585 16.025ZM5.59278 12.0523C5.16258 11.6298 4.82094 11.1263 4.58774 10.5709C4.35455 10.0156 4.23446 9.41951 4.23446 8.81744C4.23446 8.21536 4.35455 7.6193 4.58774 7.06394C4.82094 6.50859 5.16258 6.00503 5.59278 5.58257C6.01644 5.15359 6.52144 4.81292 7.07838 4.58039C7.63532 4.34786 8.23308 4.22811 8.83687 4.22811C9.44066 4.22811 10.0384 4.34786 10.5954 4.58039C11.1523 4.81292 11.6573 5.15359 12.081 5.58257C12.5112 6.00503 12.8528 6.50859 13.086 7.06394C13.3192 7.6193 13.4393 8.21536 13.4393 8.81744C13.4393 9.41951 13.3192 10.0156 13.086 10.5709C12.8528 11.1263 12.5112 11.6298 12.081 12.0523C11.6573 12.4813 11.1523 12.822 10.5954 13.0545C10.0384 13.287 9.44066 13.4068 8.83687 13.4068C8.23308 13.4068 7.63532 13.287 7.07838 13.0545C6.52144 12.822 6.01644 12.4813 5.59278 12.0523Z\" \/><\/svg><\/span><\/a><\/div><\/figure>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Name of the castle &#8211;<\/strong><br\/>Castle &#8220;William the Conqueror<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Construction &#8211;<\/strong><br\/>Medieval castle from the 12th century<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Location &#8211;<\/strong><br\/>City of Falaise, Calvados<br\/>40min from Caen<br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/searchresults.html?city=-1426248&amp;nflt=review_score%253D90%253Breview_score%253D80&amp;aid=2281719&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">See accommodations in Falaise<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Why I included it &#8211;<\/strong><br\/>If you drive along the Panoramic Way, you will enjoy beautiful views of this fortress perched on a rocky mountain. It is one of the most austere castles in Normandy. And if you visit it, you can enjoy beautiful views of the city.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>More photos in <a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/visit-chateau-falaise-castle-normandy\/\" type=\"post\" id=\"17422\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">our article<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.chateau-guillaume-leconquerant.fr\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Official website<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<div style=\"background-color:#fefefe;margin-top:8%;margin-bottom:8%\" class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container box gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\" style=\"max-width:700px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns inverse is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column texte_planif is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:58%\">\n<h5 class=\"titre_box\" style=\"padding-top:10px\">USE OUR GUIDE TO PLAN A  <br\/><span>DREAM TRIP<\/span> TO <span class=\"titre_box_manuscrit\">Normandy<\/span><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:14px\">All the information you need for your trip:<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul style=\"font-size:14px\" id=\"liste_discover\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>8 maps that make planning easier<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>160+ pre-selected locations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Practical advice<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>300+ photos to help you choose<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons has-custom-font-size bouton_10 is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-f5f78b3b 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data-wpcp-wp-lb-image=\"1\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Box-Ebook-Normandy-EN.png\" alt=\"Box Ebook Corsica FR\" style=\"width:203px;height:157px\"\/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Box-Ebook-Normandy-EN.png\" data-fancybox=\"wpcp-wp-wpcp-wp-19\" class=\"wpcp-lightbox-trigger wpcp-advanced-image-lightbox-icon wpcp-position-top-right wpcp-advanced-image-lightbox-icon-hover wpcp-global-lightbox-icon wpcp-lightbox-icon--global wpcp-lb-icon-style-default\" data-wpcp-lb-icon-source=\"global\" aria-label=\"Open image in lightbox\" data-thumb-src=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Box-Ebook-Normandy-EN.png\" data-wpcp-lb-single=\"1\"><span class=\"wpcp-icon-container\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 20 20\"><path d=\"M17.6585 16.025L14.2437 12.6198C15.1716 11.3338 15.6121 9.7613 15.4871 8.1819C15.362 6.60251 14.6795 5.11847 13.5607 3.99351C12.936 3.36206 12.1916 2.86066 11.3709 2.51845C10.5502 2.17623 9.66952 2 8.77995 2C7.89039 2 7.00969 2.17623 6.18899 2.51845C5.36829 2.86066 4.62395 3.36206 3.99919 3.99351C3.36594 4.61649 2.86312 5.35871 2.51992 6.17708C2.17673 6.99545 2 7.87365 2 8.76068C2 9.64772 2.17673 10.5259 2.51992 11.3443C2.86312 12.1627 3.36594 12.9049 3.99919 13.5279C5.11957 14.6901 6.62279 15.4103 8.23285 15.5562C9.84291 15.7022 11.4517 15.2641 12.7639 14.3224L16.1788 17.7275C16.3849 17.9034 16.6473 18 16.9186 18C17.1899 18 17.4523 17.9034 17.6585 17.7275C18.1138 17.16 18.1138 16.5925 17.6585 16.025ZM5.59278 12.0523C5.16258 11.6298 4.82094 11.1263 4.58774 10.5709C4.35455 10.0156 4.23446 9.41951 4.23446 8.81744C4.23446 8.21536 4.35455 7.6193 4.58774 7.06394C4.82094 6.50859 5.16258 6.00503 5.59278 5.58257C6.01644 5.15359 6.52144 4.81292 7.07838 4.58039C7.63532 4.34786 8.23308 4.22811 8.83687 4.22811C9.44066 4.22811 10.0384 4.34786 10.5954 4.58039C11.1523 4.81292 11.6573 5.15359 12.081 5.58257C12.5112 6.00503 12.8528 6.50859 13.086 7.06394C13.3192 7.6193 13.4393 8.21536 13.4393 8.81744C13.4393 9.41951 13.3192 10.0156 13.086 10.5709C12.8528 11.1263 12.5112 11.6298 12.081 12.0523C11.6573 12.4813 11.1523 12.822 10.5954 13.0545C10.0384 13.287 9.44066 13.4068 8.83687 13.4068C8.23308 13.4068 7.63532 13.287 7.07838 13.0545C6.52144 12.822 6.01644 12.4813 5.59278 12.0523Z\" \/><\/svg><\/span><\/a><\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"tab-con-11\">The 3 best parks around castles<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sometimes the castle is interesting, but sometimes the best part is the park that surrounds the property. Some have forest plots for hunting, but others offer a different experience, complementary to the castle. Below you will find our selection of the 3 best.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"t-1597077405193\">11. Domaine d&#8217;Harcourt<\/h3>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><div class=\"wpcp-wp-lightbox-host wpcp-advanced-image-lightbox-icon-hover\"><a class=\"wpcp-wp-lightbox-image-link\" href=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Travel\/Normandie\/R11b-Harcourt\/i-kKdzBkB\/3\/5c3bca80\/L\/chateau_Harcourt_Normandie-5387-L.jpg\" data-wpcp-wp-lb-image=\"1\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Travel\/Normandie\/R11b-Harcourt\/i-kKdzBkB\/3\/5c3bca80\/L\/chateau_Harcourt_Normandie-5387-L.jpg\" alt=\"Domaine d'Harcourt\" title=\"Domaine d'Harcourt\"\/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Travel\/Normandie\/R11b-Harcourt\/i-kKdzBkB\/3\/5c3bca80\/L\/chateau_Harcourt_Normandie-5387-L.jpg\" data-fancybox=\"wpcp-wp-wpcp-wp-20\" class=\"wpcp-lightbox-trigger wpcp-advanced-image-lightbox-icon wpcp-position-top-right wpcp-advanced-image-lightbox-icon-hover wpcp-global-lightbox-icon wpcp-lightbox-icon--global wpcp-lb-icon-style-default\" data-wpcp-lb-icon-source=\"global\" aria-label=\"Open image in lightbox\" data-thumb-src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Travel\/Normandie\/R11b-Harcourt\/i-kKdzBkB\/3\/5c3bca80\/L\/chateau_Harcourt_Normandie-5387-L.jpg\" data-wpcp-lb-single=\"1\"><span class=\"wpcp-icon-container\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 20 20\"><path d=\"M17.6585 16.025L14.2437 12.6198C15.1716 11.3338 15.6121 9.7613 15.4871 8.1819C15.362 6.60251 14.6795 5.11847 13.5607 3.99351C12.936 3.36206 12.1916 2.86066 11.3709 2.51845C10.5502 2.17623 9.66952 2 8.77995 2C7.89039 2 7.00969 2.17623 6.18899 2.51845C5.36829 2.86066 4.62395 3.36206 3.99919 3.99351C3.36594 4.61649 2.86312 5.35871 2.51992 6.17708C2.17673 6.99545 2 7.87365 2 8.76068C2 9.64772 2.17673 10.5259 2.51992 11.3443C2.86312 12.1627 3.36594 12.9049 3.99919 13.5279C5.11957 14.6901 6.62279 15.4103 8.23285 15.5562C9.84291 15.7022 11.4517 15.2641 12.7639 14.3224L16.1788 17.7275C16.3849 17.9034 16.6473 18 16.9186 18C17.1899 18 17.4523 17.9034 17.6585 17.7275C18.1138 17.16 18.1138 16.5925 17.6585 16.025ZM5.59278 12.0523C5.16258 11.6298 4.82094 11.1263 4.58774 10.5709C4.35455 10.0156 4.23446 9.41951 4.23446 8.81744C4.23446 8.21536 4.35455 7.6193 4.58774 7.06394C4.82094 6.50859 5.16258 6.00503 5.59278 5.58257C6.01644 5.15359 6.52144 4.81292 7.07838 4.58039C7.63532 4.34786 8.23308 4.22811 8.83687 4.22811C9.44066 4.22811 10.0384 4.34786 10.5954 4.58039C11.1523 4.81292 11.6573 5.15359 12.081 5.58257C12.5112 6.00503 12.8528 6.50859 13.086 7.06394C13.3192 7.6193 13.4393 8.21536 13.4393 8.81744C13.4393 9.41951 13.3192 10.0156 13.086 10.5709C12.8528 11.1263 12.5112 11.6298 12.081 12.0523C11.6573 12.4813 11.1523 12.822 10.5954 13.0545C10.0384 13.287 9.44066 13.4068 8.83687 13.4068C8.23308 13.4068 7.63532 13.287 7.07838 13.0545C6.52144 12.822 6.01644 12.4813 5.59278 12.0523Z\" \/><\/svg><\/span><\/a><\/div><\/figure>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Name of the castle &#8211;<\/strong><br\/>Domaine d&#8217;Harcourt<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Construction &#8211;<\/strong><br\/>From the 12th and 14th centuries, and modified in the 17th century<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Location &#8211;<\/strong><br\/>City of Harcourt, Eure<br\/>40min from Evreux<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Why I included it &#8211;<\/strong><br\/>The medieval castle of Harcourt is surrounded by two arboretums: a tree collection-museum and tree-specific areas for tree replanting studies. You will be able to see impressive specimens such as beech trees, giant cedars, cypresses, giant redwoods&#8230;<br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/visit-chateau-domaine-harcourt-castle-normandy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">More photos in our article<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.harcourt-normandie.fr\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Official website<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"t-1597077405194\">12. Boutemont Castle<\/h3>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><div class=\"wpcp-wp-lightbox-host wpcp-advanced-image-lightbox-icon-hover\"><a class=\"wpcp-wp-lightbox-image-link\" href=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Normandie-Lovers\/Chateaux\/n-B8Rwcb\/Chateau-de-Boutemont\/i-KZPQJC4\/0\/C9pmhDnQnWLPnQ4bPWGZ393PVLzT3ScK5GpLCnnVq\/L\/Chateau-boutemont-L.jpg\" data-wpcp-wp-lb-image=\"1\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Normandie-Lovers\/Chateaux\/n-B8Rwcb\/Chateau-de-Boutemont\/i-KZPQJC4\/0\/C9pmhDnQnWLPnQ4bPWGZ393PVLzT3ScK5GpLCnnVq\/L\/Chateau-boutemont-L.jpg\" alt=\"Ch&#xE2;teau de Boutemont and its pond\"\/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Normandie-Lovers\/Chateaux\/n-B8Rwcb\/Chateau-de-Boutemont\/i-KZPQJC4\/0\/C9pmhDnQnWLPnQ4bPWGZ393PVLzT3ScK5GpLCnnVq\/L\/Chateau-boutemont-L.jpg\" data-fancybox=\"wpcp-wp-wpcp-wp-21\" class=\"wpcp-lightbox-trigger wpcp-advanced-image-lightbox-icon wpcp-position-top-right wpcp-advanced-image-lightbox-icon-hover wpcp-global-lightbox-icon wpcp-lightbox-icon--global wpcp-lb-icon-style-default\" data-wpcp-lb-icon-source=\"global\" aria-label=\"Open image in lightbox\" data-thumb-src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Normandie-Lovers\/Chateaux\/n-B8Rwcb\/Chateau-de-Boutemont\/i-KZPQJC4\/0\/C9pmhDnQnWLPnQ4bPWGZ393PVLzT3ScK5GpLCnnVq\/L\/Chateau-boutemont-L.jpg\" data-wpcp-lb-single=\"1\"><span class=\"wpcp-icon-container\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 20 20\"><path d=\"M17.6585 16.025L14.2437 12.6198C15.1716 11.3338 15.6121 9.7613 15.4871 8.1819C15.362 6.60251 14.6795 5.11847 13.5607 3.99351C12.936 3.36206 12.1916 2.86066 11.3709 2.51845C10.5502 2.17623 9.66952 2 8.77995 2C7.89039 2 7.00969 2.17623 6.18899 2.51845C5.36829 2.86066 4.62395 3.36206 3.99919 3.99351C3.36594 4.61649 2.86312 5.35871 2.51992 6.17708C2.17673 6.99545 2 7.87365 2 8.76068C2 9.64772 2.17673 10.5259 2.51992 11.3443C2.86312 12.1627 3.36594 12.9049 3.99919 13.5279C5.11957 14.6901 6.62279 15.4103 8.23285 15.5562C9.84291 15.7022 11.4517 15.2641 12.7639 14.3224L16.1788 17.7275C16.3849 17.9034 16.6473 18 16.9186 18C17.1899 18 17.4523 17.9034 17.6585 17.7275C18.1138 17.16 18.1138 16.5925 17.6585 16.025ZM5.59278 12.0523C5.16258 11.6298 4.82094 11.1263 4.58774 10.5709C4.35455 10.0156 4.23446 9.41951 4.23446 8.81744C4.23446 8.21536 4.35455 7.6193 4.58774 7.06394C4.82094 6.50859 5.16258 6.00503 5.59278 5.58257C6.01644 5.15359 6.52144 4.81292 7.07838 4.58039C7.63532 4.34786 8.23308 4.22811 8.83687 4.22811C9.44066 4.22811 10.0384 4.34786 10.5954 4.58039C11.1523 4.81292 11.6573 5.15359 12.081 5.58257C12.5112 6.00503 12.8528 6.50859 13.086 7.06394C13.3192 7.6193 13.4393 8.21536 13.4393 8.81744C13.4393 9.41951 13.3192 10.0156 13.086 10.5709C12.8528 11.1263 12.5112 11.6298 12.081 12.0523C11.6573 12.4813 11.1523 12.822 10.5954 13.0545C10.0384 13.287 9.44066 13.4068 8.83687 13.4068C8.23308 13.4068 7.63532 13.287 7.07838 13.0545C6.52144 12.822 6.01644 12.4813 5.59278 12.0523Z\" \/><\/svg><\/span><\/a><\/div><\/figure>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Name of the castle &#8211;<\/strong><br\/>Boutemont Castle<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Construction &#8211;<\/strong><br\/>Park designed in the early 20th century.<br\/>Most of the dwelling dates from the 16th century.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Location &#8211;<\/strong><br\/>Ouilly-le-Vicomte, Calvados<br\/>10min drive north of Lisieux<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Why we included it &#8211;<\/strong><br\/>The building is a little less chateau-like, but typically Norman. The mix of landscaped park, gardens and house offers a peaceful, historic ambience.<br\/>We enjoyed strolling all around, including the symmetrical Cedar Alley.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>More photos in <a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/visit-castle-chateau-boutemont\/\" type=\"post\" id=\"15614\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">our article.<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.chateaudeboutemont.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Official website<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"t-1597077405194\">13. Ch\u00e2teau des Ravalet<\/h3>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><div class=\"wpcp-wp-lightbox-host wpcp-advanced-image-lightbox-icon-hover\"><a class=\"wpcp-wp-lightbox-image-link\" href=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Travel\/Normandie\/R9f-Ravalet\/i-hgd4ZnP\/3\/5dcebd04\/L\/chateau_des_Ravalet_Normandie-0604-L.jpg\" data-wpcp-wp-lb-image=\"1\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Travel\/Normandie\/R9f-Ravalet\/i-hgd4ZnP\/3\/5dcebd04\/L\/chateau_des_Ravalet_Normandie-0604-L.jpg\" alt=\"Ch&#xE2;teau des Ravalet\" title=\"Ch&#xE2;teau des Ravalet\"\/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Travel\/Normandie\/R9f-Ravalet\/i-hgd4ZnP\/3\/5dcebd04\/L\/chateau_des_Ravalet_Normandie-0604-L.jpg\" data-fancybox=\"wpcp-wp-wpcp-wp-22\" class=\"wpcp-lightbox-trigger wpcp-advanced-image-lightbox-icon wpcp-position-top-right wpcp-advanced-image-lightbox-icon-hover wpcp-global-lightbox-icon wpcp-lightbox-icon--global wpcp-lb-icon-style-default\" data-wpcp-lb-icon-source=\"global\" aria-label=\"Open image in lightbox\" data-thumb-src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Travel\/Normandie\/R9f-Ravalet\/i-hgd4ZnP\/3\/5dcebd04\/L\/chateau_des_Ravalet_Normandie-0604-L.jpg\" data-wpcp-lb-single=\"1\"><span class=\"wpcp-icon-container\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 20 20\"><path d=\"M17.6585 16.025L14.2437 12.6198C15.1716 11.3338 15.6121 9.7613 15.4871 8.1819C15.362 6.60251 14.6795 5.11847 13.5607 3.99351C12.936 3.36206 12.1916 2.86066 11.3709 2.51845C10.5502 2.17623 9.66952 2 8.77995 2C7.89039 2 7.00969 2.17623 6.18899 2.51845C5.36829 2.86066 4.62395 3.36206 3.99919 3.99351C3.36594 4.61649 2.86312 5.35871 2.51992 6.17708C2.17673 6.99545 2 7.87365 2 8.76068C2 9.64772 2.17673 10.5259 2.51992 11.3443C2.86312 12.1627 3.36594 12.9049 3.99919 13.5279C5.11957 14.6901 6.62279 15.4103 8.23285 15.5562C9.84291 15.7022 11.4517 15.2641 12.7639 14.3224L16.1788 17.7275C16.3849 17.9034 16.6473 18 16.9186 18C17.1899 18 17.4523 17.9034 17.6585 17.7275C18.1138 17.16 18.1138 16.5925 17.6585 16.025ZM5.59278 12.0523C5.16258 11.6298 4.82094 11.1263 4.58774 10.5709C4.35455 10.0156 4.23446 9.41951 4.23446 8.81744C4.23446 8.21536 4.35455 7.6193 4.58774 7.06394C4.82094 6.50859 5.16258 6.00503 5.59278 5.58257C6.01644 5.15359 6.52144 4.81292 7.07838 4.58039C7.63532 4.34786 8.23308 4.22811 8.83687 4.22811C9.44066 4.22811 10.0384 4.34786 10.5954 4.58039C11.1523 4.81292 11.6573 5.15359 12.081 5.58257C12.5112 6.00503 12.8528 6.50859 13.086 7.06394C13.3192 7.6193 13.4393 8.21536 13.4393 8.81744C13.4393 9.41951 13.3192 10.0156 13.086 10.5709C12.8528 11.1263 12.5112 11.6298 12.081 12.0523C11.6573 12.4813 11.1523 12.822 10.5954 13.0545C10.0384 13.287 9.44066 13.4068 8.83687 13.4068C8.23308 13.4068 7.63532 13.287 7.07838 13.0545C6.52144 12.822 6.01644 12.4813 5.59278 12.0523Z\" \/><\/svg><\/span><\/a><\/div><\/figure>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Name of the castle &#8211;<\/strong><br\/>Ch\u00e2teau des Ravalet<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Construction &#8211;<\/strong><br\/>Renaissance castle restored at the end of the 19th century<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Location &#8211;<\/strong><br\/>Just east of Cherbourg, Manche<br\/>10min drive from downtown<br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/searchresults.html?city=-1419880&amp;nflt=review_score%253D90%253Breview_score%253D80&amp;aid=2281719\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">See the accommodations in Cherbourg<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Why &#8211;<\/strong><br\/>This is a wonderful surprise. The park of the castle is managed by the city and its access is free. The park offers a variety of environments: formal gardens, wooded areas, water features and a greenhouse.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.encotentin.fr\/patrimoine-culturel\/parc-et-chateau-des-ravalet\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Website<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"t-1597077405195\">14. Vascoeuil Castle<\/h3>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><div class=\"wpcp-wp-lightbox-host wpcp-advanced-image-lightbox-icon-hover\"><a class=\"wpcp-wp-lightbox-image-link\" href=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Travel\/Normandie\/R16h-Vascoeuil\/i-3ZCF6vX\/3\/084684d0\/L\/Chateau_Vascoeuil_Normandie-2678-L.jpg\" data-wpcp-wp-lb-image=\"1\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Travel\/Normandie\/R16h-Vascoeuil\/i-3ZCF6vX\/3\/084684d0\/L\/Chateau_Vascoeuil_Normandie-2678-L.jpg\" alt=\"Castle of Vascoeuil\" title=\"Castle of Vascoeuil\"\/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Travel\/Normandie\/R16h-Vascoeuil\/i-3ZCF6vX\/3\/084684d0\/L\/Chateau_Vascoeuil_Normandie-2678-L.jpg\" data-fancybox=\"wpcp-wp-wpcp-wp-23\" class=\"wpcp-lightbox-trigger wpcp-advanced-image-lightbox-icon wpcp-position-top-right wpcp-advanced-image-lightbox-icon-hover wpcp-global-lightbox-icon wpcp-lightbox-icon--global wpcp-lb-icon-style-default\" data-wpcp-lb-icon-source=\"global\" aria-label=\"Open image in lightbox\" data-thumb-src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Travel\/Normandie\/R16h-Vascoeuil\/i-3ZCF6vX\/3\/084684d0\/L\/Chateau_Vascoeuil_Normandie-2678-L.jpg\" data-wpcp-lb-single=\"1\"><span class=\"wpcp-icon-container\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 20 20\"><path d=\"M17.6585 16.025L14.2437 12.6198C15.1716 11.3338 15.6121 9.7613 15.4871 8.1819C15.362 6.60251 14.6795 5.11847 13.5607 3.99351C12.936 3.36206 12.1916 2.86066 11.3709 2.51845C10.5502 2.17623 9.66952 2 8.77995 2C7.89039 2 7.00969 2.17623 6.18899 2.51845C5.36829 2.86066 4.62395 3.36206 3.99919 3.99351C3.36594 4.61649 2.86312 5.35871 2.51992 6.17708C2.17673 6.99545 2 7.87365 2 8.76068C2 9.64772 2.17673 10.5259 2.51992 11.3443C2.86312 12.1627 3.36594 12.9049 3.99919 13.5279C5.11957 14.6901 6.62279 15.4103 8.23285 15.5562C9.84291 15.7022 11.4517 15.2641 12.7639 14.3224L16.1788 17.7275C16.3849 17.9034 16.6473 18 16.9186 18C17.1899 18 17.4523 17.9034 17.6585 17.7275C18.1138 17.16 18.1138 16.5925 17.6585 16.025ZM5.59278 12.0523C5.16258 11.6298 4.82094 11.1263 4.58774 10.5709C4.35455 10.0156 4.23446 9.41951 4.23446 8.81744C4.23446 8.21536 4.35455 7.6193 4.58774 7.06394C4.82094 6.50859 5.16258 6.00503 5.59278 5.58257C6.01644 5.15359 6.52144 4.81292 7.07838 4.58039C7.63532 4.34786 8.23308 4.22811 8.83687 4.22811C9.44066 4.22811 10.0384 4.34786 10.5954 4.58039C11.1523 4.81292 11.6573 5.15359 12.081 5.58257C12.5112 6.00503 12.8528 6.50859 13.086 7.06394C13.3192 7.6193 13.4393 8.21536 13.4393 8.81744C13.4393 9.41951 13.3192 10.0156 13.086 10.5709C12.8528 11.1263 12.5112 11.6298 12.081 12.0523C11.6573 12.4813 11.1523 12.822 10.5954 13.0545C10.0384 13.287 9.44066 13.4068 8.83687 13.4068C8.23308 13.4068 7.63532 13.287 7.07838 13.0545C6.52144 12.822 6.01644 12.4813 5.59278 12.0523Z\" \/><\/svg><\/span><\/a><\/div><\/figure>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Name of the castle &#8211;<\/strong><br\/>Castle of Vascoeuil<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Construction &#8211;<\/strong><br\/>From the 15th and 16th century<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Location &#8211;<\/strong><br\/>Vascoeuil in the Eure, on the border with the Seine-Maritime<br\/>30min from Rouen<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><div class=\"wpcp-wp-lightbox-host wpcp-advanced-image-lightbox-icon-hover\"><a class=\"wpcp-wp-lightbox-image-link\" href=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Travel\/Normandie\/R16h-Vascoeuil\/i-CQsMZ6M\/3\/f0155655\/L\/Chateau_Vascoeuil_Normandie-2698-L.jpg\" data-wpcp-wp-lb-image=\"1\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Travel\/Normandie\/R16h-Vascoeuil\/i-CQsMZ6M\/3\/f0155655\/L\/Chateau_Vascoeuil_Normandie-2698-L.jpg\" alt=\"park of the Castle of Vascoeuil\" title=\"park of the Castle of Vascoeuil\"\/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Travel\/Normandie\/R16h-Vascoeuil\/i-CQsMZ6M\/3\/f0155655\/L\/Chateau_Vascoeuil_Normandie-2698-L.jpg\" data-fancybox=\"wpcp-wp-wpcp-wp-24\" class=\"wpcp-lightbox-trigger wpcp-advanced-image-lightbox-icon 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15.7022 11.4517 15.2641 12.7639 14.3224L16.1788 17.7275C16.3849 17.9034 16.6473 18 16.9186 18C17.1899 18 17.4523 17.9034 17.6585 17.7275C18.1138 17.16 18.1138 16.5925 17.6585 16.025ZM5.59278 12.0523C5.16258 11.6298 4.82094 11.1263 4.58774 10.5709C4.35455 10.0156 4.23446 9.41951 4.23446 8.81744C4.23446 8.21536 4.35455 7.6193 4.58774 7.06394C4.82094 6.50859 5.16258 6.00503 5.59278 5.58257C6.01644 5.15359 6.52144 4.81292 7.07838 4.58039C7.63532 4.34786 8.23308 4.22811 8.83687 4.22811C9.44066 4.22811 10.0384 4.34786 10.5954 4.58039C11.1523 4.81292 11.6573 5.15359 12.081 5.58257C12.5112 6.00503 12.8528 6.50859 13.086 7.06394C13.3192 7.6193 13.4393 8.21536 13.4393 8.81744C13.4393 9.41951 13.3192 10.0156 13.086 10.5709C12.8528 11.1263 12.5112 11.6298 12.081 12.0523C11.6573 12.4813 11.1523 12.822 10.5954 13.0545C10.0384 13.287 9.44066 13.4068 8.83687 13.4068C8.23308 13.4068 7.63532 13.287 7.07838 13.0545C6.52144 12.822 6.01644 12.4813 5.59278 12.0523Z\" \/><\/svg><\/span><\/a><\/div><\/figure>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Why I included it &#8211;<\/strong><br\/>This is a different type of park. The castle is not the most impressive, but exploring the whole site is really enjoyable. Artwork is placed all around the park and blends with nature. There is a small river and a waterfall has been built near the caf\u00e9. A nice place for a walk.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.chateauvascoeuil.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Official website<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<div style=\"margin-top:8%;margin-bottom:8%\" class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container box gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\">\n<div style=\"background-color:#fefefe;margin-top:6%;margin-bottom:6%\" class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container box gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\" style=\"max-width:700px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns inverse is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column texte_planif is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:58%\">\n<h5 class=\"titre_box\">Subscribe to our <span class=\"titre_box_manuscrit\">Newsletter<\/span><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Get away from it all with Region Lovers&#8217; beautiful destinations!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Once a month<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Advertising-free<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:42%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container aligncenter newsletter-radius gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\"><div class=\"wp-block-image newsletter-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><div class=\"wpcp-wp-lightbox-host wpcp-advanced-image-lightbox-icon-hover\"><a class=\"wpcp-wp-lightbox-image-link\" href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/newsletter_FR_2.png\" data-wpcp-wp-lb-image=\"1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"729\" height=\"792\" src=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/newsletter_FR_2.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12777\" srcset=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/newsletter_FR_2.png 729w, https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/newsletter_FR_2-276x300.png 276w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 729px) 100vw, 729px\" \/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/newsletter_FR_2.png\" data-fancybox=\"wpcp-wp-img-12779\" class=\"wpcp-lightbox-trigger wpcp-advanced-image-lightbox-icon wpcp-position-top-right wpcp-advanced-image-lightbox-icon-hover wpcp-global-lightbox-icon wpcp-lightbox-icon--global wpcp-lb-icon-style-default\" data-wpcp-lb-icon-source=\"global\" aria-label=\"Open image in lightbox\" data-thumb-src=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/newsletter_FR_2-276x300.png\" data-wpcp-lb-single=\"1\"><span class=\"wpcp-icon-container\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 20 20\"><path d=\"M17.6585 16.025L14.2437 12.6198C15.1716 11.3338 15.6121 9.7613 15.4871 8.1819C15.362 6.60251 14.6795 5.11847 13.5607 3.99351C12.936 3.36206 12.1916 2.86066 11.3709 2.51845C10.5502 2.17623 9.66952 2 8.77995 2C7.89039 2 7.00969 2.17623 6.18899 2.51845C5.36829 2.86066 4.62395 3.36206 3.99919 3.99351C3.36594 4.61649 2.86312 5.35871 2.51992 6.17708C2.17673 6.99545 2 7.87365 2 8.76068C2 9.64772 2.17673 10.5259 2.51992 11.3443C2.86312 12.1627 3.36594 12.9049 3.99919 13.5279C5.11957 14.6901 6.62279 15.4103 8.23285 15.5562C9.84291 15.7022 11.4517 15.2641 12.7639 14.3224L16.1788 17.7275C16.3849 17.9034 16.6473 18 16.9186 18C17.1899 18 17.4523 17.9034 17.6585 17.7275C18.1138 17.16 18.1138 16.5925 17.6585 16.025ZM5.59278 12.0523C5.16258 11.6298 4.82094 11.1263 4.58774 10.5709C4.35455 10.0156 4.23446 9.41951 4.23446 8.81744C4.23446 8.21536 4.35455 7.6193 4.58774 7.06394C4.82094 6.50859 5.16258 6.00503 5.59278 5.58257C6.01644 5.15359 6.52144 4.81292 7.07838 4.58039C7.63532 4.34786 8.23308 4.22811 8.83687 4.22811C9.44066 4.22811 10.0384 4.34786 10.5954 4.58039C11.1523 4.81292 11.6573 5.15359 12.081 5.58257C12.5112 6.00503 12.8528 6.50859 13.086 7.06394C13.3192 7.6193 13.4393 8.21536 13.4393 8.81744C13.4393 9.41951 13.3192 10.0156 13.086 10.5709C12.8528 11.1263 12.5112 11.6298 12.081 12.0523C11.6573 12.4813 11.1523 12.822 10.5954 13.0545C10.0384 13.287 9.44066 13.4068 8.83687 13.4068C8.23308 13.4068 7.63532 13.287 7.07838 13.0545C6.52144 12.822 6.01644 12.4813 5.59278 12.0523Z\" \/><\/svg><\/span><\/a><\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"tab-con-7\">The 3 best castle gardens<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And for the last category, we have selected some castles whose most impressive feature is the garden: either a typical French castle garden or a wilder experience.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"t-1597077405196\">14. Ch\u00e2teau du Champ de Bataille<\/h3>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><div class=\"wpcp-wp-lightbox-host wpcp-advanced-image-lightbox-icon-hover\"><a class=\"wpcp-wp-lightbox-image-link\" href=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Travel\/Normandie\/R11c-Champ-de-bataille\/i-RBkH5qM\/3\/f3c0a349\/L\/Chateau_champ_de_Bataille_Normandie-1170-L.jpg\" data-wpcp-wp-lb-image=\"1\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Travel\/Normandie\/R11c-Champ-de-bataille\/i-RBkH5qM\/3\/f3c0a349\/L\/Chateau_champ_de_Bataille_Normandie-1170-L.jpg\" alt=\"Castle of the Battlefield\" title=\"Castle of the Battlefield\"\/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Travel\/Normandie\/R11c-Champ-de-bataille\/i-RBkH5qM\/3\/f3c0a349\/L\/Chateau_champ_de_Bataille_Normandie-1170-L.jpg\" data-fancybox=\"wpcp-wp-wpcp-wp-25\" class=\"wpcp-lightbox-trigger wpcp-advanced-image-lightbox-icon wpcp-position-top-right wpcp-advanced-image-lightbox-icon-hover wpcp-global-lightbox-icon wpcp-lightbox-icon--global wpcp-lb-icon-style-default\" data-wpcp-lb-icon-source=\"global\" aria-label=\"Open image in lightbox\" data-thumb-src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Travel\/Normandie\/R11c-Champ-de-bataille\/i-RBkH5qM\/3\/f3c0a349\/L\/Chateau_champ_de_Bataille_Normandie-1170-L.jpg\" data-wpcp-lb-single=\"1\"><span class=\"wpcp-icon-container\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 20 20\"><path d=\"M17.6585 16.025L14.2437 12.6198C15.1716 11.3338 15.6121 9.7613 15.4871 8.1819C15.362 6.60251 14.6795 5.11847 13.5607 3.99351C12.936 3.36206 12.1916 2.86066 11.3709 2.51845C10.5502 2.17623 9.66952 2 8.77995 2C7.89039 2 7.00969 2.17623 6.18899 2.51845C5.36829 2.86066 4.62395 3.36206 3.99919 3.99351C3.36594 4.61649 2.86312 5.35871 2.51992 6.17708C2.17673 6.99545 2 7.87365 2 8.76068C2 9.64772 2.17673 10.5259 2.51992 11.3443C2.86312 12.1627 3.36594 12.9049 3.99919 13.5279C5.11957 14.6901 6.62279 15.4103 8.23285 15.5562C9.84291 15.7022 11.4517 15.2641 12.7639 14.3224L16.1788 17.7275C16.3849 17.9034 16.6473 18 16.9186 18C17.1899 18 17.4523 17.9034 17.6585 17.7275C18.1138 17.16 18.1138 16.5925 17.6585 16.025ZM5.59278 12.0523C5.16258 11.6298 4.82094 11.1263 4.58774 10.5709C4.35455 10.0156 4.23446 9.41951 4.23446 8.81744C4.23446 8.21536 4.35455 7.6193 4.58774 7.06394C4.82094 6.50859 5.16258 6.00503 5.59278 5.58257C6.01644 5.15359 6.52144 4.81292 7.07838 4.58039C7.63532 4.34786 8.23308 4.22811 8.83687 4.22811C9.44066 4.22811 10.0384 4.34786 10.5954 4.58039C11.1523 4.81292 11.6573 5.15359 12.081 5.58257C12.5112 6.00503 12.8528 6.50859 13.086 7.06394C13.3192 7.6193 13.4393 8.21536 13.4393 8.81744C13.4393 9.41951 13.3192 10.0156 13.086 10.5709C12.8528 11.1263 12.5112 11.6298 12.081 12.0523C11.6573 12.4813 11.1523 12.822 10.5954 13.0545C10.0384 13.287 9.44066 13.4068 8.83687 13.4068C8.23308 13.4068 7.63532 13.287 7.07838 13.0545C6.52144 12.822 6.01644 12.4813 5.59278 12.0523Z\" \/><\/svg><\/span><\/a><\/div><\/figure>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Name of the castle &#8211;<\/strong><br\/>Castle of the Battlefield<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Construction &#8211;<\/strong><br\/>From the 17th century and recently heavily restored<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Location &#8211;<\/strong><br\/>Sainte opportune du Bosc, Eure<br\/>35min from Evreux<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Why I included it &#8211;<\/strong><br\/>It is considered the &#8220;Versailles of Normandy&#8221;. Landscapers are having a field day. I won&#8217;t spoil too much of the discovery for you, but plan on spending a few hours exploring the gardens and discovering the shapes they have imagined with the hedges.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.chateauduchampdebataille.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Official website<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"t-1597077405197\">15. Ch\u00e2teau de Sassy<\/h3>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><div class=\"wpcp-wp-lightbox-host wpcp-advanced-image-lightbox-icon-hover\"><a class=\"wpcp-wp-lightbox-image-link\" href=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Travel\/Normandie\/R2d-Chateau-de-Sassy\/i-sfqBsDT\/3\/6517a339\/L\/Chateau_Sassy_Normandie-7808-L.jpg\" data-wpcp-wp-lb-image=\"1\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Travel\/Normandie\/R2d-Chateau-de-Sassy\/i-sfqBsDT\/3\/6517a339\/L\/Chateau_Sassy_Normandie-7808-L.jpg\" alt=\"Sassy Castle\" title=\"Sassy Castle\"\/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Travel\/Normandie\/R2d-Chateau-de-Sassy\/i-sfqBsDT\/3\/6517a339\/L\/Chateau_Sassy_Normandie-7808-L.jpg\" data-fancybox=\"wpcp-wp-wpcp-wp-26\" class=\"wpcp-lightbox-trigger wpcp-advanced-image-lightbox-icon wpcp-position-top-right wpcp-advanced-image-lightbox-icon-hover wpcp-global-lightbox-icon wpcp-lightbox-icon--global wpcp-lb-icon-style-default\" data-wpcp-lb-icon-source=\"global\" aria-label=\"Open image in lightbox\" data-thumb-src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Travel\/Normandie\/R2d-Chateau-de-Sassy\/i-sfqBsDT\/3\/6517a339\/L\/Chateau_Sassy_Normandie-7808-L.jpg\" data-wpcp-lb-single=\"1\"><span class=\"wpcp-icon-container\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 20 20\"><path d=\"M17.6585 16.025L14.2437 12.6198C15.1716 11.3338 15.6121 9.7613 15.4871 8.1819C15.362 6.60251 14.6795 5.11847 13.5607 3.99351C12.936 3.36206 12.1916 2.86066 11.3709 2.51845C10.5502 2.17623 9.66952 2 8.77995 2C7.89039 2 7.00969 2.17623 6.18899 2.51845C5.36829 2.86066 4.62395 3.36206 3.99919 3.99351C3.36594 4.61649 2.86312 5.35871 2.51992 6.17708C2.17673 6.99545 2 7.87365 2 8.76068C2 9.64772 2.17673 10.5259 2.51992 11.3443C2.86312 12.1627 3.36594 12.9049 3.99919 13.5279C5.11957 14.6901 6.62279 15.4103 8.23285 15.5562C9.84291 15.7022 11.4517 15.2641 12.7639 14.3224L16.1788 17.7275C16.3849 17.9034 16.6473 18 16.9186 18C17.1899 18 17.4523 17.9034 17.6585 17.7275C18.1138 17.16 18.1138 16.5925 17.6585 16.025ZM5.59278 12.0523C5.16258 11.6298 4.82094 11.1263 4.58774 10.5709C4.35455 10.0156 4.23446 9.41951 4.23446 8.81744C4.23446 8.21536 4.35455 7.6193 4.58774 7.06394C4.82094 6.50859 5.16258 6.00503 5.59278 5.58257C6.01644 5.15359 6.52144 4.81292 7.07838 4.58039C7.63532 4.34786 8.23308 4.22811 8.83687 4.22811C9.44066 4.22811 10.0384 4.34786 10.5954 4.58039C11.1523 4.81292 11.6573 5.15359 12.081 5.58257C12.5112 6.00503 12.8528 6.50859 13.086 7.06394C13.3192 7.6193 13.4393 8.21536 13.4393 8.81744C13.4393 9.41951 13.3192 10.0156 13.086 10.5709C12.8528 11.1263 12.5112 11.6298 12.081 12.0523C11.6573 12.4813 11.1523 12.822 10.5954 13.0545C10.0384 13.287 9.44066 13.4068 8.83687 13.4068C8.23308 13.4068 7.63532 13.287 7.07838 13.0545C6.52144 12.822 6.01644 12.4813 5.59278 12.0523Z\" \/><\/svg><\/span><\/a><\/div><\/figure>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Name of the castle &#8211;<\/strong><br\/>Sassy Castle<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Construction &#8211;<\/strong><br\/>From the 18th century<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Location &#8211;<\/strong><br\/>Boischampr\u00e9, Orne<br\/>30min from Alen\u00e7on<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Why I included it &#8211;<\/strong><br\/>The garden has terraces. The view is therefore magnificent in both directions: from the castle overlooking the gardens and from the gardens with the castle on top. It does not cover a large area, but the effect is successful.<br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/visit-chateau-sassy-castle\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">More photos in our article<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.chateaudesassy.fr\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Official website<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">16. Vauville Botanical Garden<\/h3>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><div class=\"wpcp-wp-lightbox-host wpcp-advanced-image-lightbox-icon-hover\"><a class=\"wpcp-wp-lightbox-image-link\" href=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Travel\/Normandie\/R8e-Vauville\/i-ZBhk3SD\/3\/c14f2c2d\/L\/jardin_chateau_Vauville_Normandie-9929-L.jpg\" data-wpcp-wp-lb-image=\"1\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Travel\/Normandie\/R8e-Vauville\/i-ZBhk3SD\/3\/c14f2c2d\/L\/jardin_chateau_Vauville_Normandie-9929-L.jpg\" alt=\"Botanical Garden of Vauville\" title=\"Botanical Garden of Vauville\"\/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Travel\/Normandie\/R8e-Vauville\/i-ZBhk3SD\/3\/c14f2c2d\/L\/jardin_chateau_Vauville_Normandie-9929-L.jpg\" data-fancybox=\"wpcp-wp-wpcp-wp-27\" class=\"wpcp-lightbox-trigger wpcp-advanced-image-lightbox-icon wpcp-position-top-right wpcp-advanced-image-lightbox-icon-hover wpcp-global-lightbox-icon wpcp-lightbox-icon--global wpcp-lb-icon-style-default\" data-wpcp-lb-icon-source=\"global\" aria-label=\"Open image in lightbox\" data-thumb-src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Travel\/Normandie\/R8e-Vauville\/i-ZBhk3SD\/3\/c14f2c2d\/L\/jardin_chateau_Vauville_Normandie-9929-L.jpg\" data-wpcp-lb-single=\"1\"><span class=\"wpcp-icon-container\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 20 20\"><path d=\"M17.6585 16.025L14.2437 12.6198C15.1716 11.3338 15.6121 9.7613 15.4871 8.1819C15.362 6.60251 14.6795 5.11847 13.5607 3.99351C12.936 3.36206 12.1916 2.86066 11.3709 2.51845C10.5502 2.17623 9.66952 2 8.77995 2C7.89039 2 7.00969 2.17623 6.18899 2.51845C5.36829 2.86066 4.62395 3.36206 3.99919 3.99351C3.36594 4.61649 2.86312 5.35871 2.51992 6.17708C2.17673 6.99545 2 7.87365 2 8.76068C2 9.64772 2.17673 10.5259 2.51992 11.3443C2.86312 12.1627 3.36594 12.9049 3.99919 13.5279C5.11957 14.6901 6.62279 15.4103 8.23285 15.5562C9.84291 15.7022 11.4517 15.2641 12.7639 14.3224L16.1788 17.7275C16.3849 17.9034 16.6473 18 16.9186 18C17.1899 18 17.4523 17.9034 17.6585 17.7275C18.1138 17.16 18.1138 16.5925 17.6585 16.025ZM5.59278 12.0523C5.16258 11.6298 4.82094 11.1263 4.58774 10.5709C4.35455 10.0156 4.23446 9.41951 4.23446 8.81744C4.23446 8.21536 4.35455 7.6193 4.58774 7.06394C4.82094 6.50859 5.16258 6.00503 5.59278 5.58257C6.01644 5.15359 6.52144 4.81292 7.07838 4.58039C7.63532 4.34786 8.23308 4.22811 8.83687 4.22811C9.44066 4.22811 10.0384 4.34786 10.5954 4.58039C11.1523 4.81292 11.6573 5.15359 12.081 5.58257C12.5112 6.00503 12.8528 6.50859 13.086 7.06394C13.3192 7.6193 13.4393 8.21536 13.4393 8.81744C13.4393 9.41951 13.3192 10.0156 13.086 10.5709C12.8528 11.1263 12.5112 11.6298 12.081 12.0523C11.6573 12.4813 11.1523 12.822 10.5954 13.0545C10.0384 13.287 9.44066 13.4068 8.83687 13.4068C8.23308 13.4068 7.63532 13.287 7.07838 13.0545C6.52144 12.822 6.01644 12.4813 5.59278 12.0523Z\" \/><\/svg><\/span><\/a><\/div><\/figure>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Name of the castle &#8211;<\/strong><br\/>Botanical Garden of Vauville<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Construction &#8211;<\/strong><br\/>12th century castle, modified in the 17th century<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Location &#8211;<\/strong><br\/>La Hague, Manche<br\/>30min drive west of Cherbourg<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Why I included it &#8211;<\/strong><br\/>This is a very different type of garden. This is not the typical French style garden. It was created in 1948, and today it is possible to see more than 1000 species of plants from the southern hemisphere. A wonderful exploration with an exotic atmosphere.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jardin-vauville.fr\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Official website<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The &#8220;castle&#8221; of Mont-Saint-Michel  <\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Many consider the fortified village of Mont-Saint-Michel as a castle.<br\/>Not really. It is in fact an abbey, a village and ramparts. But I understand&#8230;<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It is a must in Normandy. A rather magical place.<br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/visiting-mont-saint-michel-tips\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">See all our tips for visiting it<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><div class=\"wpcp-wp-lightbox-host wpcp-advanced-image-lightbox-icon-hover\"><a class=\"wpcp-wp-lightbox-image-link\" href=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Normandie-Lovers\/Mont-saint-michel\/Acces-a-pied\/i-HVWr6s9\/2\/8a9bd82b\/L\/acces_mont_saint_michel-13-L.jpg\" data-wpcp-wp-lb-image=\"1\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Normandie-Lovers\/Mont-saint-michel\/Acces-a-pied\/i-HVWr6s9\/2\/8a9bd82b\/L\/acces_mont_saint_michel-13-L.jpg\" alt=\"Mont-Saint-Michel castle  \"\/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Normandie-Lovers\/Mont-saint-michel\/Acces-a-pied\/i-HVWr6s9\/2\/8a9bd82b\/L\/acces_mont_saint_michel-13-L.jpg\" data-fancybox=\"wpcp-wp-wpcp-wp-28\" class=\"wpcp-lightbox-trigger 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6.62279 15.4103 8.23285 15.5562C9.84291 15.7022 11.4517 15.2641 12.7639 14.3224L16.1788 17.7275C16.3849 17.9034 16.6473 18 16.9186 18C17.1899 18 17.4523 17.9034 17.6585 17.7275C18.1138 17.16 18.1138 16.5925 17.6585 16.025ZM5.59278 12.0523C5.16258 11.6298 4.82094 11.1263 4.58774 10.5709C4.35455 10.0156 4.23446 9.41951 4.23446 8.81744C4.23446 8.21536 4.35455 7.6193 4.58774 7.06394C4.82094 6.50859 5.16258 6.00503 5.59278 5.58257C6.01644 5.15359 6.52144 4.81292 7.07838 4.58039C7.63532 4.34786 8.23308 4.22811 8.83687 4.22811C9.44066 4.22811 10.0384 4.34786 10.5954 4.58039C11.1523 4.81292 11.6573 5.15359 12.081 5.58257C12.5112 6.00503 12.8528 6.50859 13.086 7.06394C13.3192 7.6193 13.4393 8.21536 13.4393 8.81744C13.4393 9.41951 13.3192 10.0156 13.086 10.5709C12.8528 11.1263 12.5112 11.6298 12.081 12.0523C11.6573 12.4813 11.1523 12.822 10.5954 13.0545C10.0384 13.287 9.44066 13.4068 8.83687 13.4068C8.23308 13.4068 7.63532 13.287 7.07838 13.0545C6.52144 12.822 6.01644 12.4813 5.59278 12.0523Z\" \/><\/svg><\/span><\/a><\/div><\/figure>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container box gb-block-container\" style=\"background-color:#d9e3de;margin-top:8%;margin-bottom:8%\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\" style=\"max-width:700px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container box_titre gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\">\n<h5 class=\"titre_box\">A <span>MAGICAL EXPERIENCE<\/span> AT <span class=\"titre_box_manuscrit\">Mont-Saint-Michel<\/span><\/h5>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background is-style-wide hr-box-planif\" style=\"background-color:#ccd3dd;color:#ccd3dd\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container box_sans_border gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns box_sans_border is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column texte_planif is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"font-size:14px;flex-basis:60%\">\n<p style=\"font-size:16px;margin-top:10px;\" class=\"option_titre2\"><strong><span>Step 1:<\/span> Plan and get there<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\">All our top tips for <a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/visiting-mont-saint-michel-tips\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">visiting Mont-Saint-Michel<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/how-to-get-to-mont-saint-michel-access\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">How to get to Mont-Saint-Michel<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/day-trip-paris-mont-saint-michel\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Visiting Mont-Saint-Michel from Paris<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/visit-mont-saint-michel-winter\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Mont-Saint-Michel in winter<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top planif-radius is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:40%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large img-portrait\"><div class=\"wpcp-wp-lightbox-host wpcp-advanced-image-lightbox-icon-hover\"><a class=\"wpcp-wp-lightbox-image-link\" href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Visiting-Mont-Saint-Michel-France-tips.jpeg\" data-wpcp-wp-lb-image=\"1\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Visiting-Mont-Saint-Michel-France-tips.jpeg\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"\/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Visiting-Mont-Saint-Michel-France-tips.jpeg\" 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6.01644 12.4813 5.59278 12.0523Z\" \/><\/svg><\/span><\/a><\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background is-style-wide hr-box-planif\" style=\"background-color:#ccd3dd;color:#ccd3dd\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns box_sans_border is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column texte_planif is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:60%\">\n<p style=\"font-size:16px;margin-top:10px;\" class=\"option_titre\"><strong><span>Step 2:<\/span> Decide on your program<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/things-do-mont-saint-michel\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">What to do at Mont-Saint-Michel<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/visit-abbey-mont-saint-michel\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Mont Saint-Michel Abbey Tower<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/museums-mont-saint-michel\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The museums of Mont-Saint-Michel<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/best-restaurants-mont-saint-michel-eat\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Where to eat at Mont-Saint-Michel<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/alligator-bay-mont-saint-michel\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Visit Alligator Bay<\/a> <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/museum-scriptorial-avranches\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Visit the Avranches Scriptorial Museum<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\">Discover the <a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/en\/museum-scriptorial-avranches\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">most beautiful views of Mont-Saint-Michel<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:14px\">Don&#8217;t forget to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tiqets.com\/en\/billets-labbaye-du-mont-saint-michel-l145867\/?partner=region_lovers&amp;tq_campaign=NL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">book your time slot to visit the abbey here<\/a>!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top planif-radius is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:40%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large img-portrait\"><div class=\"wpcp-wp-lightbox-host wpcp-advanced-image-lightbox-icon-hover\"><a class=\"wpcp-wp-lightbox-image-link\" 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