Falaise Castle

Falaise Castle

Falaise Castle is a medieval castle located in the south of Falaise, in the Calvados department of the Lower Normandy region of France. It was built on a cliff edge, offering a view over the valley of the Ante River. In French, "Falaise" means "cliff."

Falaise Castle was once owned by the Dukes of Normandy. The current structure was begun in 1123 by Henry I of England. It originally featured a main keep, to which a secondary keep was later added. Around 1207, after Philip II Augustus captured Normandy, he ordered the construction of a new cylindrical keep — now known as the "Talbot Tower." This tall, cylindrical tower bears a design resemblance to the towers of the Louvre during the medieval period.

During the Hundred Years' War, the ownership of the castle changed hands several times. By the 17th century, it had been abandoned. Restoration work began between 1870 and 1874. However, during World War II in 1944, the castle suffered damage from bombardment. In the 1990s, further restoration took place, and today Falaise Castle has become one of the area's most renowned tourist attractions. It has also been listed as a historical monument by the French Ministry of Culture.

Château de Falaise

Must-visit reason: The most magnificent castle ruin in the Falaise region

Continent where the attraction is located: Europe【Europe】

Country/Region where the attraction is located: France[France]

Province/State where the attraction is located: Lower Normandy Region [Lower Normandy Region]

City where the attraction is located: Falaise [Falaise]