Top 10 Castles in Orne, Normandy
Discover the best top things to do in Orne, France including Le Manoir de la Fesnaye, Chateau de la Ferte Fresnel, Chateau d'O, Chateau of Carrouges, Chateau de Sassy, Chateau de Domfront, Chateau de Gace, Manoir de Courboyer, Chateau de Villers en Ouche, Le Chateau du Bourg-Saint-Leonard.
Restaurants in Orne
1. Le Manoir de la Fesnaye
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
2. Chateau de la Ferte Fresnel
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
3. Chateau d'O
4. Chateau of Carrouges
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4.5 based on 233 reviews
The Château de Carrouges remained in the ownership of a single family from its construction until 1936. Steeped in history, it features a superb collection of furniture from the Renaissance to the early 19th century and has retained all the charms of a family residence with portraits of the successive generations of the Le Veneur family. Carrouges is remarkable for its long, pale brick walls, steep slate roofs and granite window and door frames. It stands in 10 hectares of carefully tended grounds with gardens, flowering borders and impeccable terraces. Open: > 1st April to 15th June and 1st to 30th September: from 10 a.m. to noon and from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. > 16th June to 31st August: from 9.30 a.m. to noon and from 2 p.m. to 6.30 p.m. > 1st October to 31st March: from 10 a.m. to noon and from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Last admission 1 hr before closing time. Closed: > 1st January, 1st May, 1st November, 11th November and 25th December. Admission fees: Adults : 7,50 €; Concessions (18 to 25) = 4,50 €; Free admission: minors under 18*; Free admission: 18-25 years old* (citizens of one of the 27 countries of the EU or are non-European permanent residents of France) * excluding school groups
Reviewed By 943RickR - Huntington Beach, United States
This French chateau has a gate house that's not only symmetrical, it's really gorgeous. You are then led to a real moat surrounding the chateau itself and the surrounding gardens are a place where you will use your camera extensively. I suggest you get the guidebook if you are fluent in French as the guided tour is conducted in French and you will learn a lot about the chateau from the guide. They have them in several languages. If you are not familiar with French get the guidebook as it make your time more enjoyable. ou will see how the generations cared for the place and added as the country and the people's taste changed with the times. Be prepared to spend several hours touring the chateau and the grounds . The guide book will also inform you how the chateau is being upgraded in the past and what the plane are for the future. We really enjoyed our time here and look forward to visa-iting again.
5. Chateau de Sassy
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4.0 based on 38 reviews
Reviewed By philrbruce - Edinburgh, United Kingdom
We visit this area of France regularly but we have never been here. We did visit it once before but it was shut! This time we were able to drive up the drive and waited outside until it was due to open at 2pm. At the opening time I duly went to the front door to see the 'fermé' sign. Not to be deterred I had a wander round for 5 minutes and returned to the front door to find the 'ouvert' sign and the door locked! Reading other reviews this is not uncommon. However, there is a sign underneath which tells you to push the bell on the left. This needs to be pushed hard and a few minutes later a man arrived and welcomed us in. From then on things improved dramatically. We got a guided tour (just the two of us) around a most interesting and beautiful chateau. The guide speaks french with a smattering of english but he spoke slowly and we understood most of what he said (we have some french although by no means fluent). Outside he took us to the family chapel and showed us to the small formal garden. The chateau is still lived in and is in a beautiful location with extensive woodland around it. It is well worth a visit but watch for opening times and push that bell!!!!!
6. Chateau de Domfront
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4.0 based on 112 reviews
Reviewed By edt407
Domfront is a pleasure to walk. The ruins, Chateau, and walled town are a delight with lively views. Great bar/ cafe to enjoy for a break.
7. Chateau de Gace
8. Manoir de Courboyer
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 41 reviews
9. Chateau de Villers en Ouche
10. Le Chateau du Bourg-Saint-Leonard
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 4 reviews
Built in 1767 under the reign of Louis XV, it boats an attractive classical façade surrounded by a wooded park.
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