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The Top 20 Castles in Manche

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 20

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

Last updated: December 2, 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 des Ravalet

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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 …

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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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Manoir du Dur-Écu

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Imposing manor house, made up of ten buildings with three mills and a dovecote, for architecture and history buffs, it is worth the detour!

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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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Rozel Castle 🏰

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Château du Rozel 18th century. The manor of Rozel rises a little behind the coast, north-west of the Cotentin. It was altered over the centuries, notably in the 18th and …

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Pirou Castle

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This 12th-century castle, which used to be on the harbor, is one of the oldest castles in Normandy. It is one of the few medieval fortifications that has been preserved. …

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Montgommery Castle

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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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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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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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