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At the gates of the Bay of Mont-Saint-Michel, on the banks of the Nançon, stands since the year one thousand the largest Medieval Fortress in Europe in a state of conservation.
Immerse yourself in the heart of the history of the Marches de Bretagne and let yourself be seduced by the sublime panoramas of the Valley!
Witness to the great epics at the gates of Brittany
In the Middle Ages, Fougères was a strategic defense location for the Duchy of Brittany facing Normandy, Anjou and Maine. First Motte Castrale, the Fougeres Castle will stand out from other feudal buildings by its position. Indeed, it is located at the bottom of the Nançon Valley while rising on a rocky outcrop, thus benefiting from the natural protection of the river, surrounding hills and plateaus. At the crossroads of the main trade routes of Marches of Brittany, Medieval Fortress will evolve over the centuries according to the various lords who will control it and will stand out for its facilities that are always at the forefront of modernity.
To visit the Château de Fougères is to dive into the heart of the history of Marches of Brittany. Its construction begins at the end of the 10th century and will continue for centuries, which promulgates the Château de Fougères as a reference in theHistory of France. We give you an appointment at Place Raoull II to begin the visit of this fortress which will enchant you. You will recognize in its typical architecture of the medieval fortresses all the panel of the military defense : battlements, machicolations, trebuchet, loopholes, merlons, curtain walls, eleven towers, ditches, guard room, walkway... and the latrines of course!
After the marriage between the Duchess Anne of Brittany and King of France, the border of the Marches of Brittany loses its strategic interest, thus leaving the fortress in the hands of different military governors and will even become a prison the 18e century. Despite this instability, the Château de Fougères today presents a silhouette and a state of preservation almost identical to the XNUMXth century.e century, offering visitors the testimony of the great medieval epics of the Portes de Bretagne.
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An outdoor immersion in the heart of medieval adventure
Accompanied by an audioguide or a conferral guide, your journey through the ages begins as soon as the Saint-Hilaire Tower and'Advanced : here you are in the barnyard, theater of daily life in the Middle Ages. The schist and granite towers stand out around the enclosure wall and call you to her to discover the breathtaking view they offer on the Pays de Fougères and the city.
The bravest who will dare to brave the Dungeon steps (Mélusine tower) will see their efforts rewarded thanks to an immersion in the history of the Marches of Brittany over the scenography. Children will be enchanted in this medieval atmosphere, where knights and Breton legends mingle.
To continue your visit to the medieval city of Fougères, take the street on your right when leaving the fortress, to go down towards the Notre Dame Gate and start your discovery tour of the city of Fougères.
Tonight we sleep near the Castle!
Here is our selection of accommodation closest to the Château de Fougères and its Medieval Quarter.
Opening hours of the Château de Fougères
| Opening hours from February 01 to April 30, 2024 | |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | Open from 10 p.m. to 12:30 p.m. and from 14 p.m. to 17:30 p.m. |
| Wednesday | Open from 10 p.m. to 12:30 p.m. and from 14 p.m. to 17:30 p.m. |
| Thursday | Open from 10 p.m. to 12:30 p.m. and from 14 p.m. to 17:30 p.m. |
| Friday | Open from 10 p.m. to 12:30 p.m. and from 14 p.m. to 17:30 p.m. |
| Saturday | Open from 10 p.m. to 12:30 p.m. and from 14 p.m. to 17:30 p.m. |
| Sunday | Open from 10 p.m. to 12:30 p.m. and from 14 p.m. to 17:30 p.m. |
The rates
| Prices | Min. | Max. |
|---|---|---|
| Basic price – Adult Full price |
10 € | - |
| Reduced price |
5 € | - |
| Free |
NC | NC |
| Family rate |
25 € | - |
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