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Donjon et moulin de Pirou - Randonnée

Credit : V. Parmentier-Thébault

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Description

Go through the wooded moors and the bocage to discover an old mill and the fortified castle of Pirou.

Technical Information

Walking

Difficulty

Medium

Duration

3h15mn

Dist.

11 km

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Starting point

Parking de l'école à Pirou Pont , PIROU

Lat : 49.164955269107Lng : -1.5697329056504

Points of interest

Château Fort de Pirou

Pirou Castle was built in the 12th century on an artificial island protected by three moats, five fortified gates, and high ramparts. It is the oldest Norman castle. An ancient legend recounts the metamorphosis of the castle’s occupants into geese to flee Scandinavian assailants. Discover: the bakery, press-house, chapel, Plaids hall, the old dwelling, the parapet walk with its fine shale roofs.

3 Le Château 50770 PIROU

- Attitude Manche -

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