The Castle of the Dukes of Brittany
Domaine de la Bretesche
Contact: 02.40.54.02.22
Getting there: 50 minutes from the Domaine
Long an impregnable fortress, the castle of Clisson is a model of a fortified castle.
Long an impregnable fortress, the castle of Clisson is a model of a fortified castle.
Built by the powerful family of Clisson from the 11th century, this castle becomes in the 15th century a strategic point protecting the border of the duchy of Brittany. It was burned during the Vendée war. Today, this site still offers many examples of defensive architecture: archways, gun ports, stunners...