Château de Crèvecœur-en-Auge

The castle stands on a water-surrounded mound with defensive walls, a square keep, and multiple buildings including a dovecote containing 1,500 nesting boxes.

Built between the 12th and 15th centuries, the castle served as a strategic point controlling the road to Caen and imprisoned Bishop Claude de Sainctes until his death in 1591.

The Schlumberger Museum Foundation manages the manor house, featuring exhibitions about Marcel and Conrad Schlumberger's scientific work and medieval life presentations.

The castle opens from late March through the annual season, offering guided tours, interactive activities for children, and medieval entertainment events throughout summer.

The entrance gatehouse, officially registered as a historical monument, originates from Beuvillers Manor in Lisieux and was relocated to this site.

Location: Mézidon Vallée d'Auge

Address: Vieux Château, 14340 Mézidon Vallée d'Auge, France

GPS coordinates: 49.12241,0.01155

Latest update: August 27, 2025 17:26