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Domfront Castle – Domfront — Medieval Town loop from Domfront en Poiraie

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Domfront Castle – Domfront — Medieval Town loop from Domfront en Poiraie

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Domfront Castle – Domfront — Medieval Town loop from Domfront en Poiraie

00:44

6.41km

90m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 1, 2026

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Parc naturel régional Normandie-Maine

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257 m

Former fortification of Domfront

Highlight • Historical Site

Still on the veloscenie, this beautiful village offers us many opportunities to admire the heritage

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1.01 km

Domfront Municipal Campsite

Highlight • Rest Area

Very nice simple campsite

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4.97 km

Tertre Sainte-Anne and the Legend of the Dragon

Highlight • Other

If you are looking for a place that combines nature, history and legend, you can visit the mound of Sainte Anne and the legend of the Dragon, a site perched near Domfront-en-Poiraie in Normandy. According to legend, around the year 1052, a fierce dragon lived in a pit called The Dragon Pit and terrorized the region. The lord of Domfront, William II Talvas, had to sacrifice a young victim every day to appease the beast. One day, his daughter Mabile was chosen by fate and was about to be devoured by the dragon. But a mysterious old man appeared on a rock overlooking the pit and made the sign of the cross, ordering the monster to disappear forever. The dragon flew away and fell into another pit called La Fosse-Tertière, where it died. You can discover this fascinating history by following a loop trail that connects Tertre Sainte-Anne and Tertre Chapon, where you will find information panels. You can also enjoy panoramic views of the countryside and the medieval town of Domfront from the top of the hill.

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5.06 km

The Sainte-Anne Hill

Highlight • Natural Monument

A wooded natural site with a stone quarry. Many activities are possible around this site but the best way to discover it is, by far, to explore it on foot. Viewpoints and picnic areas will allow you to enjoy this highlight.

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5.65 km

Domfront Castle

Highlight • Castle

Besieged by William the Conqueror in 1092, this castle has changed hands many times. The English, in 1417, occupied it during the winter months. It remained in English hands until the French recaptured it in 1450. The castle's fate was sealed when it served as a refuge for the Earl of Montgomery in 1574. He was beheaded the same year and the demolition of the castle was ordained in 1608. Witnesses to the construction of the castle, the ruins have stood the test of time and are still there today for you to enjoy.

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5.69 km

Tourist Office

Highlight • Other

6.16 km

Domfront — Medieval Town

Highlight • Historical Site

The village of Domfront, which today hosts 3500 inhabitants, was a medieval city rich in history.

Half-timbered houses, superb mansions and the fortified wall surround the 12th century keep.

Even today, the city organizes every other year the "Medieval", various activities which remind tourists of the history of the region.

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6.41 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.16 km

1.68 km

604 m

430 m

377 m

105 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

1.98 km

1.69 km

1.13 km

1.09 km

258 m

248 m

Elevation

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Highest point (210 m)

Lowest point (130 m)

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Domfront Castle – Domfront — Medieval Town loop from Domfront en Poiraie

Former fortification of Domfront

Domfront Municipal Campsite

Tertre Sainte-Anne and the Legend of the Dragon

The Sainte-Anne Hill

Domfront Castle

Tourist Office

Domfront — Medieval Town

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