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Domfront — Medieval Town – Domfront Castle loop from Domfront

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Domfront — Medieval Town – Domfront Castle loop from Domfront

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Domfront — Medieval Town – Domfront Castle loop from Domfront

01:41

14.5km

260m

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: July 22, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Parc naturel régional Normandie-Maine

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Parking

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358 m

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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1.06 km

Beautiful trail

Highlight • Trail

Nice path

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2.37 km

Lovely little path to the greenway

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

On a half-wooded, half-open part, this small path offers delightful plays of light. Before arriving on the greenway linking Flers to Domfront, a pretty bridge allows you to cross the Varenne.

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13.8 km

Tertre Sainte-Anne and the Legend of the Dragon

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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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Domfront Castle

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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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14.3 km

Tourist Office

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14.5 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.24 km

5.98 km

1.25 km

727 m

294 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.17 km

3.32 km

3.22 km

1.73 km

1.10 km

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Highest point (220 m)

Lowest point (140 m)

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Wednesday 5 August

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Domfront — Medieval Town – Domfront Castle loop from Domfront

Domfront — Medieval Town

Beautiful trail

Lovely little path to the greenway

Tertre Sainte-Anne and the Legend of the Dragon

Domfront Castle

Tourist Office

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