Château Ganne Ruins, Cossesseville, France

Château Ganne was an ancient castle built in the 11th and 12th centuries by La Pommeraye family. The big storm on the December 1999 destroyed the the castle ruins and today only basement and some walls remain.

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Flash McGlash (10 months ago)
Lovely walks around here. The chateau itself is quite ruined but gives you a sense if what used to be there long ago!

Chris (11 months ago)
Beautiful walk around the ruins of the old castle of Ganne (12th century). The place is well maintained, and highlighted thanks to some explanatory panels which retrace its history. The detour is worth it!

Melissa Ladroue (12 months ago)
Stroll to the castle ruin, remember to listen to the little explanations on the history of the castle. Nice walk! Ideal with children.

Albert Bansse (12 months ago)
Old stones from the 12th century It takes a lot of imagination in the middle of this ruin a nice ballad make this visit by leaving made the route of the ridges in Norman Switzerland very beautiful region

Gareth Locksley (12 months ago)
A surprise to find this Norman fortress which receives very modest publicity. Once upon a time this was a very well presented national monument but sadly it has not been maintained but the basic ingredients are still there.

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