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Riding up there by bike was quite strenuous, but the view from the top was worth the effort. It was well worth it.

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.

Beautiful 360 degree view

Located in Mayenne, Mont des Avaloirs is the highest point of the Armorican massif. It is part of the Normandy-Maine Regional Natural Park and enjoys the status of a Global Geopark. The belvedere, built in 1994 and covered with a magnificent colorful fresco, painted in 2019 by the Franco-British artist Seb Toussaint. It offers a 360° view of all the surrounding forests and peaks.

From its height of 416 meters, Mont des Avaloirs is the highest point of the Armorican Massif. At the top there is a belvedere which offers a 360 degree panorama.

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.

A very beautiful castle in a historic city.

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.