Carrouges: Holiday Apartments and Holiday Homes

The oldest parts of the Château de Carrouges appear to date back to the 15th century. Built in the Middle Ages, the Château de Carrouges was the setting for the last judicial duel.

Culture

The Château de Carrouges, its moats, terrace, entrance gate, colonnade, park and gardens with their old gates and railings have been protected as historic monuments by decree dated 6 December 1927.

The Chapelle de la chanoinerie in the Collégiale has been classified as a historic monument since 1948. The Collégiale is now open to the public, serves as an exhibition venue and hosts various events.

The Jardin d'inspiration médiévale invites visitors to discover medicinal, dye, ornamental and kitchen-garden plants. The historic Fête de la Guibray includes hunting-horn performances, carriages, entertainment, a flea market and fireworks.

Orientation

The park, castle courtyard, hunting rooms with their unique collection in Europe, and the ground floor of the medieval keep at the Château de Carrouges are freely accessible. The Château de Carrouges organises exhibitions and festive events throughout the year.

The Maison du Parc et du Géoparc in Carrouges is an interpretation centre for the area's natural and cultural wealth. It is accessible to people with hearing, visual, motor and intellectual disabilities.

The Quête Apprenti activity includes a stage in the centre of Carrouges, reached on foot and beginning at the Notre Dame de l'Assomption church. Anyone wishing to explore Carrouges with the Château de Carrouges and Collégiale may consider renting a holiday apartment in Carrouges.

Landscape and Surroundings

The area around Carrouges is home to the Parc Régional Normandie-Maine, a park, and Butte Chaumont, a hill. The wider regional surroundings of Carrouges include Château de Lonray, a château, Château des Ducs (Argentan), a historic site, Abbaye Notre-Dame d'Almenêches, a historic site, Château de Villiers, a château, and Mont du Saule, a mountain.

Other places to use for orientation are Berd'huis, Saint-Maurice-Lès-Charencey, La Genevraie, Aubry-En-Exmes, Saint-Siméon, Rânes, Nonant-Le-Pin and Cahan.

To the higher-level travel overview: Orne.