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Louvigny Castle is a building located in the Calvados department, in Louvigny, near Caen. Built in the 17th century by the Bernières family, it underwent extensive expansion in the early 20th century. However, the battles of the Battle of Normandy in 1944 destroyed two thirds of its structure, leaving only part of the central building and orangery to survive.

The estate has remained in the same family since the reign of Louis XVIII. Despite the damage suffered, some architectural elements of the eighteenth century, such as the central forebody, a wing and an end pavilion, were preserved. These remains, as well as orangery, were listed as historical monuments on March 21, 1946.

Today, the castle is characterized by its rear façade, the only authentic part still standing, and its surrounding park. It is built of stone and bears witness to a history marked by the architectural transformations and conflicts of the twentieth century.

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