Castle

2013-10-21
IMG_1401 A first castle was built in the second half of the 11th century on a rock dominating the Vilaine valley. Baron Andre III rebuilt the fortress in the 13th...
A first castle was built in the second half of the 11th century on a rock dominating the Vilaine valley. Baron Andre III rebuilt the fortress in the 13th…
IMG_1339 Chatelet is the monumental main gate to the castle. It was buit lin the early 15th century.
Chatelet is the monumental main gate to the castle. It was buit lin the early 15th century.
IMG_1377 Chatelet.
Chatelet.
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IMG_1360 - IMG_1362_blended_fused Inner courtyard.
Inner courtyard.
IMG_1348 The townhall was built inside the castle in 1908-1913 in the neogothic style. It replaces a former jail, which itself had replaced the former lord housing...
The townhall was built inside the castle in 1908-1913 in the neogothic style. It replaces a former jail, which itself had replaced the former lord housing…
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IMG_1357 Chatelet.
Chatelet.
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IMG_1354 Oratory tower: the tuffeau stone chapel was built by baron Guy XVI between 1526-1531. Guy tried to adjust the castle to the new Renaissance style but was unable...
Oratory tower: the tuffeau stone chapel was built by baron Guy XVI between 1526-1531. Guy tried to adjust the castle to the new Renaissance style but was…
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IMG_1364 - IMG_1373 Square in front of the castle.
Square in front of the castle.
IMG_1358 Houses below the castle.
Houses below the castle.

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