Camp de Beugy, Medieval military camp in Sainte-Suzanne-et-Chammes, France.
Description
Camp de Beugy is a medieval military camp with two rectangular fortification structures separated by a central ditch. The earthen walls surrounding the entire site create a distinctive pattern when viewed from above.
History
The camp was built between 1083 and 1086 by troops under William the Conqueror to besiege the fortress of Sainte-Suzanne. The fortress was defended by Hubert II de Beaumont during this prolonged conflict.
Culture
The site received recognition as a Historical Monument in 1937 and earned the Notable Earth Architecture in Europe label from ICOMOS in 2011.
Practical
The site is located near the Assé-le-Bérenger road with parking available for visitors. Walking around the perimeter helps you understand the full scale of the fortification layout.
Did you know?
The earthen walls were reinforced with stones quarried directly from the ditch excavations during construction. This practical approach made full use of materials found on site during the building process.
AroundUs brings together thousands of curated places, local tips, and hidden gems, enriched daily by 60,000 contributors worldwide. Discover all places nearby (Sainte-Suzanne-et-Chammes).
Château de Sainte-Suzanne
267 m
Evron Abbey
7.5 km
Château de Montecler
6.6 km
Château de Bouillé
7.3 km
Halles-mairie d'Évron
7.2 km
Donjon de Sainte-Suzanne
0 m
Les Erves dolmen
2.6 km
Église Sainte-Suzanne de Sainte-Suzanne
184 m
Musée de l'Auditoire
187 m
Remparts de Sainte-Suzanne
372 m
Table des Diables
3.9 km
Chapelle Saint-Crépin
7.5 km
Dolmen des Îles
2.8 km
Église Saint-Pierre de Torcé
6.7 km
Église Saint-Martin de Livet
8.2 km
Église Saint-Louis de Blandouet
5.5 km
Église Saint-Christophe
9.1 km
Église Saint-Pierre de Chammes
3.3 km
Chapelle des Trois-Poiriers
5.9 km
Église Saint-Pierre de Voutré
6.2 km
Église Saint-Jean de Saint-Jean-sur-Erve
7.7 km
Église Saint-Thuribe d'Assé-le-Bérenger
6.7 km
Église Saint-Léger de Saint-Léger
7.9 km
Chapelle Saint-Nicolas de la ferme de Saint-Nicolas
4.8 km
Basilique Notre-Dame de l'Épine d'Évron
7.5 km
Chapelle Sainte-Madeleine de Sainte-Suzanne
192 m
Oratoire de Voutré
7.8 km
Chapelle de Perrine Dugué
6 kmDiscover hidden gems everywhere you go!
From secret cafés to breathtaking viewpoints, skip the crowded tourist spots and find places that match your style. Our app makes it easy with voice search, smart filtering, route optimization, and insider tips from travelers worldwide. Download now for the complete mobile experience.
A unique approach to discovering new places❞
— Le Figaro
All the places worth exploring❞
— France Info
A tailor-made excursion in just a few clicks❞
— 20 Minutes