The Top 7 Castles around Avranches
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 7
beautiful castles to choose from around Avranches. Just browse our list to find your top castle , and add some history to your next adventure!
beautiful castles to choose from around Avranches. Just browse our list to find your top castle , and add some history to your next adventure!
Last updated: October 21, 2025
Mont Saint-Michel
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Mont-Saint-Michel always surprises. There's so much to say about it: a mystical place with its "marvel" (the cloister at the top of the mountain) and the golden statue of the …
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King's Gate (Porte du Roi), Mont Saint-Michel
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The King's Gate is a gate of the city fortifications of Saint-Mont-Michel
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Château d'Avranches and Hortus, Garden of the Passeurs
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The Château d'Avranches was built around 950 by Onfroi Le Dane, on the remains of the old Roman walls. Located on a rock, the fortress could monitor the bay of …
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Château des Montgommery
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Montgommery Castle was built in the 17th century by the Montgommery family, prominent Protestants involved in the death of King Henry II of France. The castle is Renaissance style, with …
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Tour du Nord – View of Mont Saint-Michel Abbey and Bay
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The North Tower offers a superb view of the bay and also a beautiful low angle view of the summit of Mont Saint-Michel and its abbey.
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Château Renault
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Louis Renault rebuilt this fortress from A to Z for the sum of 27 million francs. It was his luxurious summer residence. She was sold to the island in 1978.
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Savigny Abbey (ruins)
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This once famous abbey is now in ruins. Built in the 12th century, enough remains for you to get an idea of what the abbey would have been like. Note the wall of the Cloister and the Porte Saint-Louis.
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