Château and Gardens of Boutemont in Ouilly-le-Vicomte
Château of Boutemont is one of the most beautiful castles of Pays d’Auge whose history dates back to the year 1000.
Château and Gardens of Boutemont
7 chemin de Bouttemont, 14100 Ouilly le Vicomte (5 km from Lisieux and 15 km from Pont-L’Evêque).
– Duration of visit : 1-2 hours.
– Ph : 02 31 61 12 16
– E-mail : contact@chateaudeboutemont.com
– Website HERE.
– Self-guided tour with brochure and explanatory panels / free activity booklet for children.
– Entrance fee around 10 euros.
- Open from early April to mid-October.
- Please check opening days and times online as they change according to the seasons.
THIS FORMER MEDIEVAL FORTRESS WILL DELIGHT YOU WITH ITS SIX MAGNIFICENT GARDENS.
You will discover during your visit :
– the gothic lounge and the lodge in the castle.
– the park and its six beautiful and enchanting gardens labelled « Remarkable Gardens »
– the lovely neo-Gothic chapel dating from the 19th century.
– Picnic tables are available (but it’s not allowed to picnic in the gardens or the park outside the dedicated areas).
– The creperie and tea room « l’Orangerie » is the perfect place for a drink or if you’re hungry.
Have lunch very close to the castle
Le Pot d'Etain Restaurant in Manerbe
Only 7-minute drive from Boutemont castle.
A traditional restaurant offering a tasty local cuisine in a nice Norman setting (exposed beams, fireplace…)
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Lunch menu at around 14 euros from Tuesday to Friday (except on public holidays) : starter-main course-dessert.
An excellent value for money !
More info HERE
