As if you were there

Virtual visit of the castle of Gratot

Medieval castle with moat and drawbridge at sunsetView of a medieval castle with a moat and a drawbridge. The castle is made of stone with slate roofs. The sun is setting, casting orange reflections on the moat. The castle is surrounded by a stone wall and a well-maintained lawn.
©The medieval castle reflects in the moat at sunset.|Teddy Bear
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What if you visited the castle of Gratot from your sofa?

Unavoidable a few minutes from Coutances, the castle of Gratot can now be visited in 3d virtual tour. Try the experience now !

Stone archway passage with a window above and a sign on the groundA stone archway passage with a window above. The passage is paved with gravel and leads to an inner courtyard. A sign on the ground reads 'Entrée'. The walls are made of rough stone and the structure appears ancient.
©A stone archway passage leads to an inner courtyard.|Jim Prod
At home

3D discovery of the Chateau de Gratot

Small Tips!!!

Tips to get the most out of this virtual tour:

  • The “play” button allows you to start the automated tour which will guide you without doing anything in the monument, if you don’t press it you can move around the castle as you wish
  • The white circles allow you to advance from one room to another by clicking on them
  • You can use the keys on your keyboard left arrow, right arrow, etc.
  • You can put the virtual tour in full screen using the button at the bottom right of the window (just above the thumbnails)
  • The various shots allow you to switch between rooms with a single click
  • You can view this virtual tour in virtual reality with a suitable headset like Samsung Gear or Google Cardboard
The castle of Gratot

In the story

The Castle of Gratot, located 4 km from Coutances, today presents vestiges of buildings ranging from the 13th to the 18th centuries. Long owned by the family of Argouges, it is now owned by a private individual but is also in the hands of an association of volunteers who work to maintain it, organize events on the site, etc.

The virtual visit above, will allow you to get an idea of the place before you go there. The events organized on the site give it a constantly renewed aspect. It is a small haven of peace, rich in discoveries that you will take pleasure in discovering!

View of a section of an ancient stone castle with an arch and a wooden bridge leading to a doorThis image shows a section of an ancient stone castle. The castle is surrounded by water, with a wooden bridge leading to a stone arch that leads to a door. The castle wall is made of large stones and has several small windows. The sky is blue with a few clouds, and trees can be seen in the background.
©Castles were often built near water for defensive and commercial reasons.|Jim Prod
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