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RUINES DU MANOIR DE LA TURMELIERE

Evocative 16th century ruins decorate La Turmelière park. Joachim Du Bellay, the French Renaissance poet, was born here. The location has some beautiful walks.

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La Turmelière - LIRE
49530 OREE D'ANJOU
FRANCE

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This old fortress in ruins today, was the birth place of the famous poet Joachim Du Bellay ( 1522-1560 ). The house was largely destroyed during the Vendée wars but later retained to complement the spirit in a romantic park of the property.
Opening times
Open all year round
Site theme
Castle
Ruins and remains
Site category
No rating
Architectural style of the site
Medieval
Free
yes
Visits
Free tours (individuelles): Yes
Free tours (groupes): Yes
Guided tours on request (groupes): Yes
Further information
Visible point of interest without tour
© D. Drouet
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