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The Château d'Avranches was a castle in 
A castle has existed at Avranches since the 10th century. It was besieged by
Avranches
Avranches (; nrf, Avraunches) is a commune in the Manche department, and the region of Normandy, northwestern France. It is a subprefecture of the department. The inhabitants are called ''Avranchinais''.
History
By the end of the Roman period, t ...
, Manche, France.
A castle has existed at Avranches since the 10th century. It was besieged by Francis I, Duke of Brittany
Francis I (in Breton Fransez I, in French François I) (11 May 1414 – 17 July 1450), was Duke of Brittany, Count of Montfort and titular Earl of Richmond, from 29 August 1442 to his death. He was born in Vannes, the son of John V, Duke of Bri ...
, and Arthur de Richemont
Arthur III ( br, Arzhur), more commonly known as Arthur de Richemont (24 August 139326 December 1458), was briefly Duke of Brittany from 1457 until his death. He is noted primarily, however, for his role as a leading military commander during ...
, with the English garrison surrendering on 12 May 1450. All that remains of it is a portion of the ramparts.
References
*Michel Hébert et André Gervaise. ''Châteaux et Manoirs de la Manche''. Condé-sur-Noireau, Éditions Charles Corlet, 2003 () Castles in Manche {{Normandy-stub