Pirou Castle, Pirou
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Castle and Coast in Pirou
2 attractions · 3h 18min · transit route
Tickets ~€9 · Transport ~€2.16
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About Pirou Castle
The Château Fort de Pirou is a 12th-century medieval fortress built on an artificial island in the Cotentin Peninsula, considered the oldest Norman castle in Normandy. Originally constructed in wood and later rebuilt in stone, the castle features three concentric moats, five fortified gates, and high ramparts with distinctive schist roofs. Visitors can explore the bakery, cider press, chapel, Renaissance rooms with large fireplaces, and walk the sentry path for panoramic views reaching the sea and Jersey Island on clear days.
Pirou Castle — Planning Your Visit
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General Admission
RecommendedReduced rate €6.50 for disabled visitors, job seekers, and students.
In day plans, the recommended ticket is pre-selected and included in the total price.
Combine with 1 nearby attractions for a full day
From €11.16 / person — all tickets and transport included — transit route with total cost breakdown
According to the Legend of the Geese of Pirou, when Vikings attacked the castle, the lord and his family used a sorcerer's spell book to transform themselves into geese and escape. When they returned after the siege, they discovered the Vikings had burned the castle along with the book containing the reverse spell. The family remained geese forever, and locals say wild geese still return to Pirou each year seeking the lost spell.
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