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The Top 9 Castles around Coutances

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 9

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

Last updated: October 25, 2025

Bréville-sur-Mer

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Commune of Normandy labeled Heritage Village of the Pays de la Baie, Bréville-sur-Mer takes place in the Manche, by the sea. The village is located about fifty kilometers from Saint-Lô, …

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Château de Gratot

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A really interesting facility. The complex was built in the 13th century as a moated castle and rebuilt and expanded several times in the centuries of its history. It therefore …

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Château de Pirou

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The Chateau de Pirou is more of a lowland castle than a typical chateau. The oldest parts of the complex date back to the 12th century. Since 1968, the plant …

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The initial building was built in the 13th and 14th centuries. This is the construction of the Sainte-Anne chapel by the owner of the manor. A frieze goes around the …

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This castle once played a very important role in the 100 Years War and had the role of defending the grounding port of Régneville-Sur-Mer and the harbor of Siena.
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Château d'Omonville

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It is the Château d'Omonville-la-Foliot with an Italian Renaissance garden in the backyard. Guided tours on the site are probably possible.

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Château de Surville

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The Château de Surville is located 500 m from the seaside, along the dunes (haven of Surville) in a protected site. The 12 hectares of the property extend along the …

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This dwelling rehabilitates the ruins of an ancient defensive site. The loopholes on the tower are unmistakable signs. Was it a fortified farm? (like many in Normandy) or the ruins of a castle?

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Château d'Olonde

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The oldest parts date back to the 12th century. You could not enter the property. A small ditch lies around the buildings. It seems to be inhabited in parts. Very mysterious and picturesque. Monument historique (MH) since 29 November 2000.

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