Château de Pirou
Pirou Castle
Pirou
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Château de Pirou stands in Pirou (Manche), in the Normandie region of France. The building is registered as a historic monument. Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.
On the western coast of the Cotentin peninsula, the château de Pirou displays fortified remains dating back to the late 12th century. The complex underwent major alterations in the 17th century before recovering its present form through a lengthy restoration led by Abbé Marcel Lelégard between 1968 and 1994. Visitors can explore medieval military architecture shaped by centuries of change.
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What to know
- The château holds partial listed status as a monument historique.
- Its present appearance results from a restoration carried out between 1968 and 1994.
- Opening hours, admission prices and access conditions are not specified here, so checking in advance is advisable.
Practical information
Opening hours
- Open every day from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
- Visit duration
- Not verified
- Wheelchair access
- Not verified
- Dogs
- Allowed on a lead
- Parking
- Free parking
On site
- Gift shop
Where this château is
Pirou · Manche · Normandie
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Address
3 Le Château, 50770 Pirou
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Itineraries
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Frequently asked
- How old is the château de Pirou?
- It was founded in the second half of the 12th century and substantially altered in the 17th century.
- Is the château de Pirou a listed monument?
- It is partially listed as a monument historique.
- Who restored the château de Pirou?
- The restoration, carried out between 1968 and 1994, was directed by Abbé Marcel Lelégard.
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Sources
Identity, location and official references from Wikidata and the Mérimée register.
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- Wikidata Q1013503
- Mérimée PA00110540
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