Vieux Château des Deffays (ruines)
Ruins of a 12th-century medieval fortress
Long thought to be a Carolingian oppidum, recent research has shown that it is in fact a 12th-century fortification. It stands in the middle of the forest, on the edge of the Grand Étang des Deffays (better known today as Coco Plage), between the former banal mills of the barony of Sillé and the road that linked the town to Mont-Saint-Jean.This fortress was first mentioned in 1409. It was already a ruin. Abandoned at an early date, the castle was apparently built in a short space of time, with an original layout that makes it unique in the military architecture of the Maine region.
Information: It is only possible to walk around the outside of the castle. For security reasons, it is forbidden to enter the castle grounds.
Practical information
Opening times
Open all year round
Site theme
Ruins and remains
Site category
No rating
Architectural style of the site
Medieval
Access to the free site
Yes
Access map, location
SNCF train station : 4 km
Road (national / local)
Spoken language
French
Further information
Groups accepted
Pets allowed (Tenus en laisse)
Visible point of interest without tour
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