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2 unusual facts about Carrouges


Château de Carrouges

The Château de Carrouges is a château, dating partly from the 14th century, located in the commune of Carrouges, in the Orne department, Basse-Normandie, northern France.

Jean de Carrouges a vassal of Pierre II, Count of Alençon, became famous as one of the combatants in the last judicial duel to be permitted in France, in 1386.


Château de Carrouges

Tanneguy II lived on his estates at Tillières and left Carrouges to his brother Jacques, abbot of Silly.


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