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Castle with octagonal tower, vaulted rooms, park, terrace and radio museum with a collection of equipment
This powerful medieval fortress, one of the most beautiful in Calvados, stands on its vertiginous ramparts at the entrance to the village, on the Seulles side. Of very original construction, the castle dates back to the reign of Haimon-le-Dentu (11th century), the first Baron of Creully. Largely remodeled during the Renaissance and the 17th century, the castle is a real gem halfway between the manor and the fortress where the proud square keep perfectly highlights the rounded curves of the elegant Renaissance turret. Among the most remarkable elements of the building: a beautiful octagonal tower, two splendid vaulted rooms, a beautifully flowered park adorned with beautiful lawns, 17th century stables and a terrace offering a magnificent view over the Château de Creullet, a pleasure residence built in the 17th century. The square tower reached its peak in June and July 1944, when the BBC moved into its headquarters to broadcast its broadcasts. The Radio Museum is located there, which offers a beautiful collection of equipment and materials. Today the castle belongs to the commune of Creully, which rents it out for special occasions. Would you like a wedding at the castle?
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Situé au cœur du village de Creully-sur-Seulles, il surprend par son architecture atypique qui témoigne des nombreuses modifications qu’il a subies du 12ème au 19ème siècle.
En suivant la visite guidée,on peut contempler,son exceptionnelle
salle romane,ses douves et ses remparts,qui contrastent ainsi fortement avec la tourelle Ren..ssance (algorithme restrictif de Google Maps !!!) de sa façade.
Au sein du château,le musée de la radio présente des radios civiles et militaires du 20ème siècle.Textes, film et objets permettent de saisir l’évolution des moyens de communication et l’importance de Creully comme berceau du reportage de guerre.C’est en effet dans la Tour Carrée du château que la BBC installe,en juin 1944, un studio radio permettant aux correspondants de guerre d’émettre leur reportage sur la Bataille de Normandie.
En accès libre,on peut découvrir le parc et l'enceinte du château.
De la terrasse,on profite d’un panorama imprenable sur la vallée de la Seulles et le domaine de Creullet.