Château de Crèvecoeur
D 613
14340 Crèvecœur-en-Auge
(Calvados)
телефон : 02 31 63 02 45 - факс : 02 31 63 05 96
http://www.chateau-de-crevecoeur.com A unique example of a small French castle that has been miraculously preserved, Crèvecœur has survived to this day, practically intact.
The inner bailey is protected by the moat, the motte and its curtain wall dating back to the 12th century, slashed with arrow slits. The only way across to the inner bailey, and thus the lord’s dwelling-place, is a single footbridge.
The importance of farming is immediately obvious. There is a farm, a dovecote and a barn in the outer bailey, forming a very fine example of regional constructions built using timber panelling. Originally protected by a talus topped with a wooden palisade, it was the place where villagers could take refuge in the event of an attack.
It recounts the medieval history of Normandy, vibrant, moving, captivating!