In 1999 the Château de Canisy was elected as one of the “7 Wonders of the Manche” as part of a game contest organized by the General Council.
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This painting, made by Peter Paul Rubens and Frans Snyders, can be found in the Château’s dining room. It is representing one of Aesop’s most famous work, the lion and the mouse. Peter Paul Rubens and Frans Snyders made numerous copies of this painting and one of them can be seen in the Chequers, home […]
Ce magnifique tableau a été peint par Frans Snyders et Pierre Paul Rubens, deux peintres baroques, s’inspirant de la fable d’Ésope “le Lion et la Souris” (et surtout du dénouement de ladite fable) pour réaliser cette œuvre. Aujourd’hui, ce tableau est visible dans la salle à manger du château de Canisy ainsi qu’au Chequers, lieu […]
During the 19th of June, the Château de Canisy welcomed its first wellness workshop. With activities such as yoga and pilat, both indoor and outdoor, the goal was for the attendees to find and focus on their inner selves.
One of many majestic clock that can be found in the château. This clock, emphasizing the importance of music, can be found in our family suite.
On this day, following the 77th anniversary of the Normandy landing, did you knew that the castle welcomed several heroes of said event such as the colonel Rudder or the general Bradley ?
Today we will introduce you to one of our suite : Alexis de Tocqueville. This suite is named Alexis de Tocqueville for the famous political philosopher and politician of the same name. He was, as well, a first cousin of Louis de Kergorlay with whom he corresponded and who was his confidant. Pour réserver […]
In the bedroom “Châteaubriand” a unique statuette is waiting for you. Stamped “Christofle et Cie” this statuette seems to be writing as well as contemplating. With its writings (“Agriculture” and “1867”), this statuette seems to be a direct allusion to the participation of this very same house to the Universal exhibition of 1867.
The Chateau has a lot of pictures. Among them the portrait of Countess du Bois de la Motte. This picture is hanging the Music lounge. You can admire it while visiting the castle or spending a night as our guest.
The bread oven restoration work goes on.