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David Lpx 📸
August 21, 2020
Cycling
The Donjon de Ballon has been standing on a rocky outcrop facing Normandy for over 1000 years. Listed as a Historic Monument since 1923, the Keep has been restored since …
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Seb Le Baroudeur
April 27, 2023
Road cycling
The keep of Ballon is a fortified castle located in the commune of Ballon, in the department of Sarthe in France. It was built in the 11th century and is considered one of the oldest dungeons in the country.
The Ballon keep was originally built in wood, but was rebuilt in stone in the 12th century. It was used for defensive purposes during the Hundred Years War and was besieged several times. Over time it was used as a prison, but also as a barn and a dwelling.
The Ballon keep was originally built in wood, but was rebuilt in stone in the 12th century. It was used for defensive purposes during the Hundred Years War and was besieged several times. Over time it was used as a prison, but also as a barn and a dwelling.
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