Château de Gratot, Coutances
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6 attractions · 4h 43min · transit route
Tickets ~€5
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About Château de Gratot
The Château de Gratot stands as partially restored medieval ruins 4 km from Coutances in Normandy. Built between the 13th and 18th centuries, the castle belonged to the d'Argouges family for 526 years across 15 generations. Four towers from different periods survive, including the Tour à la Fée (Fairy Tower) associated with a local legend about a fairy who married a lord and vanished when he spoke a forbidden word.
Château de Gratot — Planning Your Visit
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General Admission
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Combine with 5 nearby attractions for a full day
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According to legend, visitors can still see the handprint left by the Fairy Andaine on the Tour à la Fée window, marking the spot where she vanished after her husband accidentally spoke the forbidden word "Death" (Mort in French).
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