Château de Fontaine-Henry, between Bayeux and Caen is home to some of "France's highest roofs". This monument is one of the most spectacular in Normandy and is a former fortress, beautifully decorated during the Renaissance. It has never changed hands, it is still inhabited and houses a huge collection of paintings.
Prices
Château guided tour: Adults: 8.50€ - Children (7-15 years old): 5.50€ - Under 7s: free
Unaccompanied tour of grounds and outbuildings: Adults: 5.50€ - Children (7-15 years old): 4€ - Under 7s: free
Château owner tour (booking required 8 pers. min.): Adults: 15€
VIP rooftop tour: Adult: 19€ - Under 7s: free
Unaccompanied tour of grounds and outbuildings: Adults: 5.50€ - Children (7-15 years old): 4€ - Under 7s: free
Château owner tour (booking required 8 pers. min.): Adults: 15€
VIP rooftop tour: Adult: 19€ - Under 7s: free
Duration of visit
1hr
Guided tours
GUIDED TOUR: Inside the château only. Booklets in foreign language
UNACCOMPANIED VISIT: Grounds, play area and outbuildings.
Opening time
1.30pm-6.30pm
22/02 > 18/04: weekends
18/04 > 14/06 & 20/09 > 28/09: weekends, bank holidays & Wednesdays
14/06 > 20/09: every day except Tuesdays
18/10 > 02/11: every day