Château de Bonnemare

Radepont, France

Château de Bonnemare was built to the site of medieval manor in the mid-1500s by Nicolas Leconte. Later it has been owned among others by Étienne de Fieux (1637), Cromelin de Villette family (18th century), Charles Le Blond, and Gustave Gatine (1888), the predecessor of current owners.

The castle consists of main building, gatehouse and Renaissance chapel from the 16th century. Today Bonnemare is a hotel. The notable detail is a kitchen, where is a roasting spit designed by Leonardo da Vinci.

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Chemin de Bacqueville 990, Radepont, France
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Details

Founded: 1570
Category: Castles and fortifications in France

More Information

www.bonnemare.com

Rating

4.7/5 (based on Google user reviews)

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User Reviews

Hervé Guillemot (2 years ago)
Lieu rempli d'histoire et des propriétaires agréables. Un week end formidable sous le soleil normand. Nous le recommandons vivement. Belle chambre d'hôte et lieu de mariage !
sami bendouba (2 years ago)
Incredible place ! You truly feel like a king staying there, amazing location and historical room, while giving you modern confort. Region is incredibly beautiful too
E. Faithe Lester (2 years ago)
For the average American, a once-in-a life-time experience. Beautiful country setting . . . .Centuries old chateau . .
vincent doblin (2 years ago)
This is a bed and breakfast castle (rooms 130-220€ per night including breakfast for 2) Very well maintained Nice historic legend about Robert and Mathilde from X century.
Richard Compton (2 years ago)
Stunning chateaux, fabulous accommodation and really lovely hosts.
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