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La Poype des Fées

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    September 12, 2023

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    The fairy poype presents a motte with a two-story tower, the double moat, access to the top of the motte via a footbridge, an acacia palisade. This historical reconstruction replaces the poype destroyed not far from there in the 18th century. Free access site.

    This reconstruction of Buellas is the only one in Bresse that is complete.

    Others are visible like in Saint Cyr Sur Menthon, but only the mound remains.
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    June 14, 2024

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    The Poype des Fées (fairy mound) is a reconstructed motte (tower hill castle).
    Description: The earth for the construction of the poype came from the moat. On the hill there is a tower surrounded by a palisade. A footbridge made it possible to cross the moat to reach the kennel, also surrounded by a moat, which protected the inhabitants and their animals.
    de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Poype_des_F%C3%A9es


    A fascinating place with lots of information in French.
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    December 11, 2022

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    The "poypes" or "mottes castrales" are often artificial mounds that house a defensive medieval habitat on their top.
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    1. Saint-Martin Church of Buellas – La Poype des Fées loop from Montcet

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    Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Location: Montcet, Bourg-En-Bresse, Auvergne Rhône Alpes, France

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