Château de Boutemont, charm reflected in its ornamental pool, Ouilly-le-Vicomte, Calvados, Normandy, France

Traditional medieval fortress, the Château de Boutemont has been transformed over the centuries into a pleasure dwelling. Located in the Touques Valley within the commune of Ouilly le Vicomte, 5 kilometers north of Lisieux, it is listed in the Supplementary Inventory of Historical Monuments and its garden has been awarded the label “remarkable gardens”. Built in 16th and 17th centuries, it is composed of four towers with angles, a Henri the IV postern, a drawbridge surrounded by a dry moat, all in wood, stone and tile apparatus. One of the most noticeable consequences of the Norman Conquest of England in 1066 year by the Duke of Normandy William the Conqueror was the very large number of castles built at this time. Those fortified residences were used by the new Norman warlords as bases to conquer and manage their lands. Boutemont was an important fief who reported to the barony of Fauguernon. The Medieval mound erected between the X and the XII centuries is still clearly visible. This mound, placed at the base of the hill was a stronghold which commanded the Touques Valley and provided control of the road from Lisieux to Pont-l’Evêque. This place used as a military fortress until the 14th century forced the landlord to settle nearby and led over the following centuries to the construction of a medieval abode, then Boutemont fortified castles and later the construction of the park. The gardens of the Château de Boutemont, in Ouilly-le-Vicomte in the heart of Calvados, is a certified "jardin remarquable" (remarkable garden). Designed in the 20th century by the landscape architect Achille Duchêne, the Château de Boutemont's estate has changed over the decades. The 16th century castle is now surrounded by several gardens. An Italian garden, a small fragrant garden and many other creations have come to complete the original formal garden. The greenhouse has been renovated and is still used today. Grand siècle period garden furniture, together with sculptures and pottery from Tuscany adorn this magnificently verdant estate. A 2-hour stroll over which the owners and their gardeners are delighted to share their passion. One of Normandy's finest gardens, simply not to be missed. www.chateau-de-boutemont.fr/en/the-castle/ and www.calvados-tourisme.co.uk/diffusio/en/discover/parks-ga...

Taken in: France / Basse-Normandie / Ouilly-le-Vicomte (show map)

Taken on: August 12, 2018

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Camera: Canon EOS 70D, f/8.0, 1/30 sec, 10mm, ISO 100 (more info) (hide info)

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