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Interesting castle ruin with a very good view. Ideal for a small picnic. The castle was built by Henry I, King of England from 1100 to 1135.

Very beautiful castle. The outside area is very interesting and a nice walk. Unfortunately I didn't see the inside of the castle. The bicycle parking area is behind the archway on the inside on the right.

A very pretty medieval town with old buildings and, unfortunately, many closed shops. The church of St. Julien is particularly worth a visit.

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.

Besieged by William the Conqueror in 1092, this castle has changed hands many times. The English, in 1417, occupied it during the winter months. It remained in English hands until the French recaptured it in 1450. The castle's fate was sealed when it served as a refuge for the Earl of Montgomery in 1574. He was beheaded the same year and the demolition of the castle was ordained in 1608. Witnesses to the construction of the castle, the ruins have stood the test of time and are still there today for you to enjoy.

The Chateau du Bois Thibault, a 15th century castle, was occupied by a company of Scottish soldiers in response to the occupation of the nearby Chateau de Lassay by the English during the Hundred Years' War. The castle is open to the public and the Cultural Association of Lassay-les-Châteaux offers guided tours.

Chateau de Lassay is a 15th century castle whose predecessor was built in the 12th century and its end was due to the fact that the lord of the castle was a supporter of England and the castle was sacked by the French during the Hundred Years War.

At the top of the castle plateau you can enjoy the wide view of the surroundings. Early in the morning there are no tourists in town, then it is nice and quiet and the narrow streets smell of fresh croixssants.