Château de Crosville

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The castle of Crosville-sur-Douve is an old fortified house, of the XVth century, reworked several times, which stands on the French commune of Crosville-sur-Douve in the north of the department of Manche, in the Normandy region.

Numerous events are organized within this framework, including the Franco-British Plant Days held in April.

The castle is partially classified as a historical monument.

Coordinates: 49°23'7"N, 1°29'2"W

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Château de Crosville – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Château de Saint-Sauveur-le-Vicomte, Orglandes German war cemetery, Gorges family, Abbey of Saint-Sauveur-le-Vicomte.

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Cemetery
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Monastery, Romanesque architecture
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Church
St. Peter's Church
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Mont de Doville
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Locality
Picauville
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Memorial
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Memorial
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