Château de Saint-Germain-de-Livet

Saint-Germain-de-Livet, France

The famous chateau at Saint-Germain-de-Livet, now open to the public, was built by the Tournebu (later Tournebu-de-Livet) family between 1561 and 1578. Fine group of buildings are typical in the Pays d'Auge, reuniting a timber-framed manor from the second half of the 15th Century and a 16th century residence in glazed brick and stone, a corner tower, moat and lake. The interior is fully furnished. Today the chateau is a property of the municipality of Lisieux, which stages seasonal exhibitions there.

References:

Normandy Tourism

Address

Château de Livet, Saint-Germain-de-Livet, France

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Details

Founded: 1561-1578
Category: Castles and fortifications in France

More Information

en.wikipedia.org
www.normandie-tourisme.fr

Rating

4.5/5 (based on Google user reviews)

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User Reviews

Eilish O'Loughlin (3 years ago)
Stunning château, limited collection inside but worth the visit

Marcel Douma (3 years ago)
Nice small castle of former knights family.

maria padiy (3 years ago)
Very nice little garden with some cute animals. The castle is a nice place to either escape from the heat or to enjoy the old architecture

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