Castle of Carrouges, Renaissance castle in Carrouges, Normandy, France.
Description
Castle of Carrouges is a red-brick fortress with military fortifications and residential sections, surrounded by a protective moat and formal gardens. The structure combines defensive elements with living spaces that developed over multiple building periods.
History
The original structure was founded in the 14th century and suffered heavy damage from English forces during the Hundred Years War. Later reconstruction brought the Renaissance features that now define the building.
Culture
The castle displays furnishings, tapestries, and decorative objects from different periods that reveal how the Norman nobility lived across the centuries. These rooms show the daily customs and social position of the families who inhabited the space.
Practical
Access to the castle and gardens is available year-round, with guided tours offered in multiple languages. The pathways are well-maintained, and main areas are easy to reach, though some rooms require climbing stairs.
Did you know?
In 1386, France's last judicial duel took place here, a combat between two noblemen that later inspired a major film. This historical event gave the castle its place in European legal and cultural memory.
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