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Legendary castleIlle-et-Vilaine
Château de Fougères
Fougères
Dimensions
13 towers, three successive enclosures
Period
12th-15th century (founded around 1176)
What stands there
about 2 hectares
One of the largest fortified castles in Europe, built of granite and schist to defend the northeastern frontier of the Duchy of Brittany. Its thirteen towers (Melusine, Raoul, Gobelins…) and its restored water mill can be visited in the heart of the old town, overlooked by the ramparts.
Getting there : Ticketed site (guided tour or audio guide)
Opening times and access details are given as a guide only: check before you set out.
Ambient sound
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