A visit to a castle — whether you stumble over one during a hike outdoors or walk your way around the grounds with a guide — is always something special, and you’ve got 4 beautiful castles to choose from around Brix. Just browse our list to find your top castle , and add some history to your next adventure!
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Road Cycling Highlight
Château des Ravalets, also known as Château de Tourlaville, is a magnificent castle located in Tourlaville, a commune attached to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin, in the Manche department of Normandy. This Renaissance-style castle …
Tip by Paul Carnet-Pantiez
Cycling Highlight
The ruins of the medieval castle of Bricquebec are still very well preserved with in particular a magnificent polygonal keep with eleven sides unique in Europe.
Tip by Vincent Reboul
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Hiking Highlight
The Château de Pont-Rilly was designed in 1765 by the architect Pierre-Raphaël de Lozon for the Marquis d'Ourville. In 1774, renovations allowed the construction of a chapel, a pavilion, stables, barns, a mill and a bakery.
Tip by Julien Harté
Hiking Highlight
One wing of the castle can be rented as a holiday home.
Tip by Nina E.
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