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The Top 11 Castles around Alençon

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 11

beautiful castles to choose from around Alençon. Just browse our list to find your top castle , and add some history to your next adventure!

Last updated: December 15, 2025

Domfront — Medieval Town

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The village of Domfront, which today hosts 3500 inhabitants, was a medieval city rich in history.

Half-timbered houses, superb mansions and the fortified wall surround the 12th century keep.

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Carrouges Castle

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Seven centuries of history. Carrouges was first in the 14th century a stronghold of the Hundred Years War (dungeon). It became a stately home in the 15th century (Blosset wing), …

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Château de Couterne

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Couterne Castle is a 16th century castle which was the home of Jehan de Frotté, chancellor of Marguerite de Navarre. The castle is surrounded by a 20 hectare park with …

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Castle of the Dukes of Alençon

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The castle of the Dukes of Alençon is an old fortified castle, from the end of the 12th century. Its remains stand in the heart of the French commune of …

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Domfront Castle

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The castle and the city are magnificent, vestige of a great history.

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Château du Petit-Jard

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The Château du Petit-Jard is a former hunting lodge dating from the 18th century. It is surrounded by a beautiful area with a pond, an orangery, a kennel and a …

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Château de Beauvain

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Beauvain Castle is a 19th century residence built for a royal officer. The castle has a central pavilion, two wings and two turrets which give it a medieval charm. You …

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View of Domfront Castle

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Several beautiful views of the Château along this easy and marked hike.

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Palais d’Argentré

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The Episcopal Palace of Sées, built in the 18C. for the Bishop of Argentré is a masterpiece of neoclassical architecture, framed on the north and south by two large gardens.

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Domfront Castle

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East of l’église St Julien you will find a history of Domfront and the chateau.

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