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Carrouges, Historic commune in Orne department, France.

Carrouges features a medieval castle built with characteristic pink bricks set among rolling hills and traditional bocage landscape typical of Normandy region.

The commune gained historical significance as the site of France's last judicial duel in 1386, fought by Jean de Carrouges against Jacques Le Gris.

Local traditions emphasize community gatherings with regional festivals featuring Norman cuisine, folk music performances, and medieval reenactments celebrating the area's heritage.

The town hall operates at 1 Place Charles de Gaulle with regular daytime hours providing civil registration services and administrative support for residents.

Carrouges maintains an international partnership with Carrouge, Switzerland since 2000, fostering cultural exchanges despite the similar names being purely coincidental.

Location: canton of Carrouges

Location: Orne

Location: arrondissement of Alençon

Elevation above the sea: 291 m

Shares border with: Saint-Martin-des-Landes, Lignières-Orgères, Chahains, Joué-du-Bois, Sainte-Marguerite-de-Carrouges, Saint-Martin-l'Aiguillon, Saint-Sauveur-de-Carrouges

Address: 61320 Carrouges, France

Phone: +33233272038

Email: mairie.carrouges@wanadoo.fr

Website: http://carrouges.fr

GPS coordinates: 48.56750,-0.14556

Latest update: September 26, 2025 09:28

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