Creully Castle (4km from Crépon):
A medieval castle built between the 11th and 17th centuries. Among other things, you'll find the Radio Museum and the BBC tower, which was installed in the square tower during the D-Day landings in 1944. It offers one of the most spectacular views in Calvados.
The Château de Fontaine Henry (10km from Crépon):
Dating back to the Middle Ages (13th century), this family estate has stood the test of time, accumulating knowledge and artifacts. It has never been sold and has been passed down through generations for ten centuries. Considered one of the tallest roofs in France, its high French-style roofs reach a height of up to 15 meters on the quadrangular "Gros Pavillon" (Great Pavilion).
Balleroy Castle (32km from Crépon):
Built in 1631 by the renowned architect François Mansart (1598-1666) at the behest of Jean II de Choisy, the Château de Balleroy and its village form one of the earliest examples of urban planning that inspired other châteaux, including Versailles. You can also visit the Balloon Museum, which traces the history of hot air and gas balloons, as well as magnificent French formal gardens and English landscape parks .
Canon Castle (54km from Crépon):
Located in Mézidon Canon, it is known for its gardens, a testament to the Age of Enlightenment. Their design has remained unchanged since the mid-18th century. A reflecting pool and formal French-style flowerbeds blend beautifully with the English garden. Among wild groves, streams, and canals, discover the period follies. The highlight: the chartreuses, a veritable open-air greenhouse. These 13 walled gardens allowed for the cultivation of fine fruit.
Vendeuvre Castle (65km from Crépon):
Located in Vendeuvre, it houses the Museum of Miniature Furniture (the world's first collection of miniature furniture) and a collection of dog and pet kennels. The suite of reception rooms is a fine example of 18th- century living, as are the kitchens from the same period. Outside, the château features surprise water gardens and a shell grotto.
Falaise Castle (67km from Crépon):
Also known as William the Conqueror's Castle, it is a fortified castle with an enclosure, located on a rocky spur southwest of the town of Falaise. In Falaise, you can also discover the Memorial , the Automata Museum , the André Lemaitre Museum , and the William the Conqueror Statue .
The Clock Gate (81km from Crépon):
Located in Vire, it was the main gateway to the city during the Middle Ages, when it was fortified. Vire's fortifications were reinforced under William the Conqueror with a double-walled castle and keep, of which only the ruins of the keep remain. Reaching a height of 33 meters, it was built in the 13th century, like the three other gates the city had. Also visit the Church of Saint Anne or the Municipal Museum .
The Château de Saint Germain de Livet (99km from Crépon):
Located 85 km away, it is built on the site of a medieval castle, is a building from the 15th and 16th centuries, which became the property of the city of Lisieux in 1957. It has become a Museum labeled "Musée de France" which presents the furniture and collections of works of art of the family of the legatee of the estate, Julien Pillaut, and, among other things, paintings by his grandfather, the painter Léon Riesener (1808-1878), himself grandson of the cabinetmaker Jean-Henri Riesener and cousin of Eugène Delacroix.
Colombières Castle (45km from Crépon):
The Château dates from the late 14th century. Originally, it was one of the many fortresses erected around the 10th and 11th centuries to resist English invasions. Over the centuries, this castle, built on the edge of a marsh and surrounded by a still-water-filled moat, has suffered the ravages of time as well as architectural modifications. From generation to generation, successive owners have devoted great care to the château. Count and Countess Etienne de Maupéou are delighted to welcome you to this family home nestled in an enchanting landscape, a place conducive to dreaming.
