Château de Beuzeval, château à Houlgate (Calvados)
Chateau de Beuzeval is a 19th-century manor house in Normandy, built around 1865 near the Drochon River in Houlgate. The stone and brick building with large windows sits on spacious grounds and displays solid craftsmanship from that era.
The site previously held a 17th-century manor and chapel before the current castle was built in 1865 for a ship owner. During World War II, it served as a German military headquarters, but was later restored and protected as a historic monument in 2004.
The castle displays 19th-century architecture blending English, Norman, and French influences in its facades. Visitors can observe the craftsmanship and building techniques that reflected the wealth of its original owners.
The building is visible from outside but not directly on a main road, best explored from nearby streets or during a quiet walk through the area. The surroundings are flat and easy to navigate, perfect for a leisurely stroll along the coast and river.
During World War II, the German army built a massive concrete observation post directly next to the castle, whose remains are still visible today. These marks of war shape the grounds and tell of occupation in Normandy.
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