AMAZING “INTACT” MEDIEVAL FORTRESS TOUR OF Lassay-les-Chateaux/ PAYS DE LA LOIRE

Today join me and enjoy this visit to the most well preserved historical Military Medieval Fortress of LASSAY-LES-CHATEAUX! Victor Hugo quoted: “From Alençon, I saw Lassay, a charming little semi-wild town, located right in the middle of the side roads, which has three old castles, two of which are admirable that I drew. The third has only a few ruins located among the most beautiful and wildest trees in the world,” wrote Victor Hugo to his wife in 1836." An ancient medieval stronghold located between Maine and Normandy, the town owes its name to the river which flows along its side, and because it has more than one castle: the fortified castle, that of Bois Thibault and that of Bois Frou, all three linked by an interpretation trail of the legend of King Arthur. It must be said that the first inhabitant of Lassay, the hermit Fraimbault, in the 6th century, inspired the creation of the literary character of Lancelot du Lac, knight of King Arthur. The current church, built by the architect Godin in 1859, replacing the old chapel of the Benedictine convent, bears his name. Rising on a naturally defensive granite spur, the fortified castle, a flagship of 15th century military architecture, dominates the town and is reflected in the pond. It is the only one in France to have preserved its original architecture with its eight towers, its curtain walls, its two-story barbican and its gatehouse. We will carry-on in PART 2 and visit the wonderful 2nd castle of Lassay the Medieval Knights Templars Fortress of Bois Thibault - as well as the 3rd Chateau of Lassay Chateau de Bois Frou. ____________________________________ @annabellazsanctuary4164 This channel follows the adventures of Annabelle and Mark in our 1880s French home in the beautiful countryside of rural France! We will explore our garden and grounds, any renovations we carryout, cooking and gardening and anything else such as visits to Brocantes Vides Greniers or Chateaux discoveries! A very special thank you to all who have come to join us on our channel we are delighted to have you here with us! We hope you enjoy discovering more about our adventures in France and do not forget to make yourself comfortable and grab a nice cuppa!! Like Subscribe and Share if you like this video! ____________________________________ HOW TO CONNECT WITH ME ON MY SOCIAL MEDIA: Visit my ETSY BOUTIQUE - "Sourced in France" link: https://www.etsy.com/fr/shop/Sourcedi... INSTAGRAM -   / annabellazs.  . EMAIL - annabellasanctuary@gmail.com MUSIC - Epidemic Sound