The castle of Bienfaite, near Lisieux, occupied by the Germans during the Second World War

The Bienfaite family castle, in Saint-Martin-de-Bienfaite-la-Cressonnière (Calvados), had a chaotic life. The towers date from the 15th century, the central part from the 17th and the left from the 19th century. The interior was heavily damaged by the Germans who occupied it for several years during the occupation during the Second World War. The family of the mayor of the town then recovered it. But there is always work to be done.

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The Château de Bienfaite is certainly the most beautiful historical site in the commune of Saint-Martin-de-Bienfaite-la-Cressonnière. It is located opposite the small town hall.

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A wooden castle was built on the same site in the 11th century.^e century. The two towers of the current castle date from the 15th^e century, when it became the residence of the lords of Orbec. “The central part dates from Louis…