Château d'Aubigny, château à Aubigny (Calvados)
Château d'Aubigny is a fortified residence in Aubigny, Normandy, built in the first half of the 17th century with earlier elements from the 15th century. The main building has a rectangular shape with corner pavilions, tall ground-floor ceilings, an underground level, and sits within a courtyard bordered by outbuildings and a large pond.
The castle originated as a medieval fortified house belonging to the Aubigny family and underwent major transformation in the 17th century. Two corner pavilions with gun ports dating from the 15th century show earlier defensive construction, while the access road was modified in the early 1800s.
The name Château d'Aubigny comes from the family Aubigny, who built it as a fortified residence and received noble status in 1568. The structure reflects how families of this rank used architecture to display their power and protection against threats.
The castle sits in a quiet area away from busy roads and can be reached on foot from Aubigny town center. Guided tours and exhibitions are sometimes offered, so checking local information before visiting will help plan your time.
The two corner pavilions with gun ports embedded in their walls reveal that the château was designed not just as a residence but as an active defensive structure. These cannon openings remain visible today as remnants of an era when such fortifications were essential.
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