Beaumesnil Castle, Mesnil-en-Ouche

Château de Beaumesnil is a stunning 17th-century Baroque castle in Normandy, often called "The Norman Versailles" for its architectural grandeur. Built between 1633-1641 for Marie Dauvet-Desmarets, the castle showcases the distinctive Louis XIII style with its brick-and-stone facade adorned with elaborate sculptures and carved heads. The interior features 15 magnificently furnished rooms accessible through a remarkable aerial staircase - a revolutionary engineering marvel with no support pillars.