Château de Canisy

Local stone used on the exterior of the château has a purple hue, which at times appears to change color in the sunlight.

The surrounding commune of Canisy was part of the aerial saturation bombing that was launched by the United States First Army led by General Omar Bradley.

During the occupation of the château by the German forces and the ensuing battles accompanying the landing of the Allies, there was severe damage to the structure.

During the one thousand years this castle and the surrounding grounds have been owned by the Kergorlay family, some changes have been made to make life in the estate more modern and convenient, while maintaining as much as possible of its original architectural heritage.

Rooms in the castle are decorated with furniture accumulated by the various Kergorlay owners throughout history, to represent specific time periods.