Château du Plessis-Bertrand, Medieval fortress ruins in Saint-Coulomb, France
Plessis-Bertrand Castle is a ruin featuring preserved enclosure walls and multiple round tower foundations surrounded by ancient moats. The foundations reveal the original layout of the fortification and its defensive entrances.
The fortification was built in 1259 and belonged to the Du Guesclin family before Henri IV ordered its dismantling in 1598. The monarch decided to demolish it after the site lost its military importance.
The castle served as a hub of judicial and administrative power in its region during medieval times. Local residents understood this place as the seat of authority that governed their everyday legal matters.
The ruins sit along the road between Saint-Coulomb and Saint-Meloir-des-Ondes and are visible from the street. Visitors can explore the foundations and walls without any special preparation needed.
Nine towers originally stood along the curtain wall with a semicircular courtyard layout inside. Underground passages beneath the walls provided escape routes during enemy assaults.
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