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((Private property)) The current château was built in 1758 according to the plans of Antoine Forestier, known as the Younger; the Saint Peter's Chapel, located to the north, dates from 1608. It is mentioned in François-René de Chateaubriand's *Memoirs from Beyond the Grave* (Part One, Book V). It has been listed as a historical monument since July 22, 2004 [(Source: Wikipedia)] The Battle of Saint-Aubin-du-Cormier (July 28, 1488) took place on the heath now known as "the Heath of the Meeting." It pitted the Bretons against the French; the latter were victorious. Jean II de la Celle (1450-1507), Lord of La Sécardaie, participated in the battle, and two cannonballs from this battle are preserved at the Château de la Sécardaie: the Breton cannonball (the larger one) is made of granite; The French cannonball (the heaviest) is made of iron. (Source: https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/M%C3%A9zi%C3%A8res-sur-Couesnon) "History Section"

Listen to the podcasts here => https://www.nous-vous-ille.fr/mini-serie-chateau-saint-aubin

Menhir: From the Breton: Men (stone) and Hir (long). It is an upright stone, made of a single block.

Website for the Grand Staobin medieval show: https://www.spectacle1488.bzh/ organized by Association 1488

The timeline retracing the history of St Aubin du Cormier, co-financed by the Department. The project was carried out with the support of the Brittany Region. Video to watch: Anne of Brittany, twice Queen - Secrets of History => https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l_rNRBuD654

A commemorative stele: "Here on July 30, 1944, the parachute drop of weapons took place for the liberation of France. Franc-Tireurs and Denis Aristide BUCKMASTER Network."

The work "Transhuman," by international Land Art artist Roger Rigorth, combines wood, steel, and coconut rope in a poetic and organic composition. Three large woven structures evoke the human body and its connections with nature. (excerpt from the Liffré city website)

Perfect for eating a sandwich somewhere other than in the mud, and the possibility of washing your bike.