Situated in the commune of Carrouges, in the department of Orne, in the northern region of France, lies the Château de Carrouges, a chateau that partially dates back to the 14th century. It is unique in that it combines a cozy home with an imposing fortification. During the Hundred Years War, English armies besieged and destroyed the original Carrouges defenses. The grand seneschal of Normandy, Jean Blosset, restored the château in the fifteenth century following the conflict. The château was ... (Read More)