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Origin and history

Louvagny Castle, located in Calvados in Louvagny, has its origins in the 12th century, with a round tower and remains. The seigneury was acquired in 1595 by Louis de Beaurepaire, whose descendants retained the property until the end of the 20th century. In 1651, Louis XIV authorized the construction of a new castle, completed between the 3rd quarter of the 17th century and the 1st quarter of the 18th century, combining defensive elements (fired blocks, filled moats around 1830-1840) and a symmetrical architecture typical of the 18th century.

The estate, registered with the Historical Monuments since 1977 (facades, roofs, wrought iron staircase, large living room) and completed in 2006 (honour courtyard, hydraulic network), also includes a 12th century Romanesque portal, coming from the Saint-Pierre de Pont church, destroyed after the fusion of the communes. In the 19th century, the Count of Louvagny conducted agricultural trials on his land to modernize local practices. The park, enclosed with walls, is also home to a converted cooler in the 20th century and a 17th century pavilion, perhaps a former guardhouse.

The architecture of the castle reflects its evolution: the north wing, built from 1651 to 1664, preserves chimneys and a 17th century gate, while the body is, added at the beginning of the 18th century, structured around a semicircular turret. The moat, filled between 1830 and 1840, gave way to a French-style floor extending the south facade. A drawbridge, added in the 19th century in the court of honor, recalls the late defensive adaptations of the site.

Beaurepaire's family, a centuries-old owner, marked the history of the place by its local commitment, as evidenced by the count's agricultural trials around 1840. The successive protections (1977, 2006) underline the heritage value of the castle, mixing medieval, classical and landscaped heritage, in a set still partially open to the visit today.

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