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Belleval Castle, also known as Belval Castle or Bellevalle Castle, is a building located in the commune of Chouain, Normandy. Built in the 17th century, it is about 1 km west of the village, near departmental road 6. This monument illustrates the architecture of its time in the region, although its detailed history remains little documented in available sources.

The castle was listed as a Historic Monument on June 25, 1928, recognizing its heritage value. Its location in the Calvados department is a testament to the aristocratic or seigneurial occupation of Lower Normandy in modern times. Such buildings often served as residences for wealthy families, while playing a role in local economic and social organization.

The sources mention an approximate location at the place called Le Douet de Chouain, but do not specify its current state or its contemporary uses (visits, rentals, etc.). The lack of details about its owners or subsequent transformations limits the understanding of its evolution, although its inscription in 1928 attests to its historical importance.

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