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Carrouges Castle

Name: Carrouges Castle
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Parc naturel régional Normandie-Maine

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Location: Carrouges, Alençon, Normandy, France

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1. La Roche-Mabile to Carrouges — loop from Bagnoles-de-l'Orne in the Normandie-Maine regional natural park

80.9km

05:07

660m

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Château de Carrouges et manoir de Joué-du-Bois — boucle depuis Carrouges dans le parc naturel régional Normandie-Maine

24.3km

01:31

240m

230m

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3. Basilica of Notre-Dame d'Alençon – Château de Carrouges loop from Lalacelle

78.6km

04:53

690m

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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David Lpx 📸

January 19, 2020

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), augmented in the 16th century by an entrance gatehouse considered to be the first witness to Renaissance architecture in Normandy. Once again fortified at the time of the Wars of Religion (western bastion), its function as a prestigious residence was confirmed by the construction at the end of the 16th century of two "classic" wings and the stairs which serve them by the architect François Gabriel.

Famous hosts. The Lords of Carrouges received King Louis XI in 1473 then Catherine de Medici and her retinue in 1570.

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Guillaume Favez

October 5, 2021

Carrouges Castle was built at the end of the 14th century to serve as a stately residence.

Over the centuries, the castle has been remodeled and is now managed by the National Monuments Center which restored it.

It is possible to visit the castle and its park on a self-guided tour or guided tour.

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Annette🏞️⛰️🥾🚲

August 29, 2023

The castle is one of the largest in Normandy. It has been a listed building since 1927.
From the free car park, a gravel path leads first to a gatehouse, then to the square castle, which is as defensive as it is representative and stands next to the small castle garden and a pasture. Beyond the castle stretches the beech and oak forest of the Forêt d’Ecouves, which is part of the Normandy-Maine Regional Nature Park.

Inside, the Château de Carrouges invites you to travel through three centuries. The dining room with its marble fireplace and the bishops’ room with its wood-paneled prayer chamber are particularly beautiful.

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Location: Carrouges, Alençon, Normandy, France

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Carrouges Castle

1. La Roche-Mabile to Carrouges — loop from Bagnoles-de-l'Orne in the Normandie-Maine regional natural park

2. Château de Carrouges et manoir de Joué-du-Bois — boucle depuis Carrouges dans le parc naturel régional Normandie-Maine

3. Basilica of Notre-Dame d'Alençon – Château de Carrouges loop from Lalacelle

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