Superb castle along the Thouet which flows into the Loire at Saumur. Many women prisoners, victims of the plague were saved by the inhabitants of Montreuil-Bellay horrified by the conditions of detention in the castle.
In 1635, Marie de la Tour d'Auvergne, Duchess of La Trémoïlle, demolished the castle that was on the site and built this more modern castle. His family then moved to …
Very beautiful remains of an old castle. It's good to imagine what life might have been like here. A picnic area welcomes us to the side for lunch. Silence and serenity here.
The castle of the Dukes of Trémoille is located in Thouars, on a hill overlooking the Thouet.
This place rich in history can only be visited during heritage days, but …
Magnificent chateau sitting just on the outskirts of Orion. Best seen from the approaching roads as walls and gates block the view from the road outside.
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