Château de Lion, Lion-sur-Mer

Name: Château de Lion
Address: Lion-sur-Mer, France

#2 among attractions in Lion-sur-Mer

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The castle of Lion-sur-Mer is a building located in Lion-sur-Mer, France. In the 11th century the Moyon family owned a fortified castle there. This fortified building, now disappeared, lost its seigniorial status in the 16th century. The present castle built a little further away was partly built during the Renaissance period on top of 15th century cellars. The main building is listed and the rest of the property is registered as a historical monument.

Coordinates: 49°18'9"N, 0°19'56"W

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Lion-sur-Mer France

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Day trips

Château de Lion – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: St. Peter's Church, Croix en pierre, Saint-Quentin Church, St. Peter's Church.

1.3 miSE
Church
St. Peter's Church, Hermanville-sur-Mer
35 min walk • The Saint-Pierre church is a Catholic church located in Hermanville-sur-Mer, in France.
1.2 miW
Wayside shrine
Croix en pierre, Luc-sur-Mer
31 min walk • The Luc-sur-Mer Cemetery Cross is a monumental cross located in the Saint-Quentin church in Luc-sur-Mer, in the French department of Calvados.
1.2 miW
Church
Saint-Quentin Church, Luc-sur-Mer
31 min walk • The Saint-Quentin church is a Catholic church located in Luc-sur-Mer, in France.
0.7 miE
Church
St. Peter's Church, Lion-sur-Mer
19 min walk • The Saint-Pierre church is a Catholic church located in Lion-sur-Mer, in France.
1.5 miSW
Church
St. James Church
38 min walk • The Saint-Jacques church is a 12th century Catholic church located in Cressserons, in France.
0.8 miE
Art Nouveau architecture
La Villa Louis, Lion-sur-Mer
20 min walk • La Villa Louis in Lion-sur-Mer, Normandy, France, was built in 1864 for Pierre Joseph Pasquet to be used as a casino. In 1903 he married Elisa Auber, Daniel Auber's daughter, and modify the building to be use as a villa.