Both Normandy regions (Upper and Lower) are full of Castles (=Chateau). The wealthy French built many castles here during the years, often trying to outdo each other in architecture. Here you'll find Chateau, Manoir (Manors), and Fortress.
Most castles are still in private hands, but often the owners allow occasional visits. Some organize visits of the castle grounds, while others open the castle doors several weekends per year. Several have been converted into Hotels.
Below you'll find an ever expanding list of castles. If we've our own detailed information and photos, you'll be able to click on the castle name to see the additional information. If the castle has its own website, you can click on the name to visit their site. Or click on the 
icon to have a new window open with more photos and information. If there's the word "(Approx.)" next to the GPS coordinates, it means the location is within a kilometer or so of the long/lat.
You can click on the Google Earth logo to the left of the town to see the satellite location. Or you can load all the castles in one go by clicking on the logo below:
Upper Normandy Castles
NOTE: We're still working on this section, so at times it might not work.... bear with us. There are currently 97 castles on-line.
 Ancretieville-Saint-Victor | |  | Chateau de Saint-Victor
Type: Private
Location: Ancretieville-Saint-Victor
Closest: Yvetot
Built: 1730
Visit: Sometimes
GPS: N49 40 14.4 E0 58 35.3 (Approx.)
Remarks: Once a year, the castle can be visited. |  | |
| Angerville-Bailleul | |  | Chateau de Bailleul
Type: Private
Location: Angerville-Bailleul
Closest: Valmont
Built: 16th
Visit: Yes
GPS: N49 39 57.9 E0 27 19.5 (Approx.)
Remarks: Gardens and castle open to public. |  | |
| Angerville-la-Martel | |  | Chateau Angerville-la-Martel
Type: Private
Location: Angerville-la-Martel
Closest: Valmont
Built: 17th
Visit: No
GPS: N49 45 33.1 E0 30 20.7 (Approx.)
Remarks: |  | |
| Angiens | |  | Chateau de Silleron
Type: Private
Location: Angiens
Closest: St.Valery-en-Caux
Built: 17th
Visit: No
GPS: N49 49 53.4 E0 48 50.7 (Approx.)
Remarks: |  | |
| Anneville-Ambourville | |  | Manoir des Templiers
Type: Hotel
Location: Anneville-Ambourville
Closest: Jumieges
Built: 13th
Visit: Yes
GPS: N49 27 45.4 E0 53 06.6 (Approx.)
Remarks: The Manor is used often for children events. It can be rented. |  | |
| Anneville-Ambourville | |  | Manoir de la Cheminee Tournante
Type: Private
Location: Anneville-Ambourville
Closest: Jumieges
Built: 17th
Visit: Sometimes
GPS: N49 27 55.4 E0 51 49.4 (Approx.)
Remarks: The gardens alongside the Seine river can sometimes be visited. |  | |
| Arques-la-Bataille | |  | Fortress of Arques-la-Bataille
Type: Public
Location: Arques-la-Bataille
Closest: Dieppe
Built: 1040
Visit: Yes
GPS: N49 52 43.5 E1 07 32.1
Remarks: Construction started in 1040 of this fortress. The castle is at times closed due to reconstruction, but it is still visitable (check in advance). |  | |
| Auberville La Manuel | |  | Chateau de Auberville La Manuel
Type: Private
Location: Auberville La Manuel
Closest: St.Martin-aux-Buneaux
Built: 1447
Visit: No
GPS: N49 49 42.1 E0 35 11.5
Remarks: Beautiful castle with real fortified gates. |  | |
| Auffay | |  | Chateau de Bosmelet
Type: Private
Location: Auffay
Closest: Dieppe
Built: 1632
Visit: Yes
GPS: N49 42 59.7 E1 06 05.8
Remarks: 5 hectar garden and castle can be visited from 1st of June to 30th of Septembre. |  | |
| Avranches | |  | Fortress of Avranches
Type: Public
Location: Avranches
Closest: Avranches
Built: 9th
Visit: Yes
GPS: N48 41.189 W1 21.644
Remarks: The fortress/castle is very much in ruins today. The castle was built by the Celts. |  | |
| Bacqueville-en-Caux | |  | Chateau Morel
Type: Public
Location: Bacqueville-en-Caux
Closest: Dieppe
Built: 1870
Visit: Sometimes
GPS: N49 47 11.3 E1 00 03.9 (Approx.)
Remarks: This is the head office of a boarding school. |  | |
| Bayeux | |  | Chateau de Sully
Type: Hotel
Location: Bayeux
Closest: Caen
Built: 18th
Visit: Yes
GPS: N 49°18'3.34" W 0°43'58.72"
Remarks: 22 rooms and 15 acres ground. |  | |
| Beaumesnil | |  | Chateau de Beaumesnil
Type: Museum Public Restaurant
Location: Beaumesnil
Closest: Rouen
Built: 1633
Visit: Yes
GPS: N 49° 0'49.91" E0°42'34.09"
Remarks: Easter to June 30 - Friday - Monday - 14:00-18:00
July - August - Everyday 11:00-18:00
September - Everyday except Tuesday - 14:00-18:00
Entrance castle & parc: €7 adults, €3.50 kids
Entrance park: €3 adults. |  | |
| Bercheres sur Vesgre | |  | Chateau de Bercheres
Type: Hotel Restaurant
Location: Bercheres sur Vesgre
Closest: Rouen
Built: 13th
Visit: Yes
GPS: N48 50 40.6 E1 32 24.7
Remarks: 21 room hotel and 24 hectar park, including a lake. |  | |
| Bezancourt | |  | Chateau du Landel
Type: Hotel Restaurant
Location: Bezancourt
Closest: Rouen
Built: 18th
Visit: Yes
GPS: N49 26 33.6 E1 37 10.6
Remarks: 17 bedroom hotel. |  | |
| Bois-Himont | |  | Chateau de Bois-Himont
Type: Hotel
Location: Bois-Himont
Closest: Yvetot
Built: 18th
Visit: Yes
GPS: N49 35 05.4 E0 43 29.3 (Approx.)
Remarks: The Chateau is used primarily for handicapped people, but it can be rented for special occasions. |  | |
| Bordeaux-Saint-Clair | |  | Manoir Georges Lapierre
Type: Public
Location: Bordeaux-Saint-Clair
Closest: Etretat
Built: 16th
Visit: No
GPS: N49 42 06.1 E0 14 40.0
Remarks: The manor is used for children's welfare. |  | |
| Bosville | |  | Chateau des Nids
Type: Public
Location: Bosville
Closest: Bosville
Built: 18th
Visit: Yes
GPS: N49 45 23.6 E0 41 10.8
Remarks: This is the current town hall (Marie). |  | |
| Boury-en-Vexin | |  | Chateau de Boury-en-Vexin
Type: Private
Location: Boury-en-Vexin
Closest: Rouen
Built: 1685
Visit: Sometimes
GPS: N49 14 13.4 E1 42 52.2 (Approx.)
Remarks: Jul-Aug, every day except Tuesday 14h30 to 18h30 |  | |
| Bouville | |  | Chateau-Mairie Bouville
Type: Public
Location: Bouville
Closest: Rouen
Built: 19th
Visit: Yes
GPS: N49 33 41.9 E0 53 29.5 (Approx.)
Remarks: This chateau is the city/town hall (Mairie) |  | |
| Butot-Venesville | |  | Chateau de Venesville
Type: Private
Location: Butot-Venesville
Closest: Vinnemerville
Built: 19th
Visit: No
GPS: N49 48 48.1 E0 35 02.9
Remarks: |  | |
| Caen | |  | Fortress of Caen
Type: Museum Public
Location: Caen
Closest: Caen
Built: 1060
Visit: Yes
GPS: N49 11.263 W0 21.794
Remarks: The castle is open at all times, and visits are free. There's also a museum. |  | |
| Canouville | |  | Chateau de Canouville
Type: Private
Location: Canouville
Closest: Cany-Barville
Built: 19th
Visit: No
GPS: N49 48 22.1 E0 36 04.5
Remarks: |  | |
| Cany-Barville | |  | Chateau de Cany
Type: Private
Location: Cany-Barville
Closest: Cany-Barville
Built: 1640
Visit: Sometimes
GPS:
Remarks: Once a year they host an international horse & buggy race. During summer, a part of the castle can be visited in guided tours. |  | |
| Cleres | |  | Chateau de Cleres
Type: Public
Location: Cleres
Closest: Rouen
Built: 16th
Visit: Yes
GPS: N49 35 51.4 E1 06 39.0
Remarks: This Chateau also has a manor, and is situated inside a zoological parc. |  | |
| Crasville-la-Rocquefort | |  | Chateau de Crasville-la-Rocquefort
Type: Private
Location: Crasville-la-Rocquefort
Closest: Veules-les-Roses
Built: 1602
Visit: Sometimes
GPS: N49 48 21.7 E0 52 35.9 (Approx.)
Remarks: Outside visits possible 1st Jul - 10th Aug. |  | |
| Cuverville-en-Caux | |  | Chateau de Cuverville
Type: Private
Location: Cuverville-en-Caux
Closest: Etretat
Built: 18th
Visit: No
GPS: N49 39 49.0 E0 15 42.5 (Approx.)
Remarks: Used to belong to a famous French write, Andre Gide. |  | |
| Daubeuf-Serville | |  | Chateau de Serville
Type: Private
Location: Daubeuf-Serville
Closest: Valmont
Built: 17th
Visit: Sometimes
GPS: N49 41 02.3 E0 27 58.7
Remarks: The grounds are used for hunting. |  | |
| Daubeuf-Serville | |  | Chateau du Grand-Daubeuf
Type: Private
Location: Daubeuf-Serville
Closest: Fecamp
Built: 1629
Visit: No
GPS: N49 42 37.4 E0 28 05.5
Remarks: |  | |
| Dieppe | |  | Fortress of Dieppe
Type: Museum Public
Location: Dieppe
Closest: Dieppe
Built: 15th
Visit: Yes
GPS: N49 55.467 E1 04.280
Remarks: Museum |  | |