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Tiffauges Castle
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Fabrice Rigalleau
August 11, 2020
Cycling
Castle that belonged to Gilles de Rais, lord of the Marches of Brittany who inspired the myth of Bluebeard. The region of the Marches of Brittany marked the border between the Kingdom of France and Brittany, stretching from Tiffauges to Pornic, passing through Clisson, Machecoul (other castles) and Saint-Étienne-de-Mer-Morte.
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Fred
May 18, 2025
Cycling
A large medieval castle. It features themed shows, including siege engine demonstrations.
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Matto
April 4, 2023
Hiking
The thick walls and 18 towers clinging tightly to the granite spur protected the fortress from enemy attacks to this day.
In the castle built in the 12th century, the weapons of war are still ready for battle, at that time there were 16 medieval machines, including the largest trebuchet (the trebuchet is a seesaw with a power and load arm) in France with a firing height of over 160 meters!
In the castle built in the 12th century, the weapons of war are still ready for battle, at that time there were 16 medieval machines, including the largest trebuchet (the trebuchet is a seesaw with a power and load arm) in France with a firing height of over 160 meters!
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