Château de Blain, Medieval castle in Blain, France.
The castle features twelve defensive towers, extensive walls, and covers four hectares of land along the Nantes-Brest canal.
Built in 1108 under Alan IV of Brittany, the castle served as a frontier defense alongside Vitré, Fougères, Châteaubriant, Ancenis, and Clisson.
The castle houses a fresco center and an ancient printshop, preserving traditional artistic practices within its medieval walls.
The castle offers guided tours from the entrance through the South West Tower and Drawbridge Tower, with prior reservations required for group visits.
Marie Bonaparte acquired the property in 1918 and renovated the north wing and Mill Tower, transforming sections of the medieval fortress.
Location: Blain
Website: https://chateaudelagroulais.fr
GPS coordinates: 47.46667,-1.76472
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:44
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