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Marchainville Castle is an ancient castle built in the 12th century, today in ruins. Its remains, located west of the village of Marchainville, are part of the new town of Longny les Villages, in the department of Orne, Normandy. Four towers and fragments of ramparts remain, partly integrated into later buildings such as the guard's house.

In 1212, Count Thomas du Perche undertook to deliver the stronghold to Philippe Auguste, marking a key episode in his history. The castle was then dismantled in 1424 by the English as part of the Hundred Years War, which explains its present state of partial ruin. The traces of the ditch and a tower still 7 to 8 meters high recall its medieval architecture.

The remains of the castle, including the four towers and ramparts, have been listed as historical monuments since 28 December 1978. Their preservation makes it possible to study the evolution of Norman fortifications and their strategic role during medieval conflicts. The site remains a major architectural and historical testimony for the region.

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