TOUR SAINT-CLAIR À DERVAL
The only remains of the fortified castle of Derval, which had no fewer than 9 towers in the 12th century. Follow the trail and discover not only its history, but also that of the Marches de Bretagne, of which Derval was once a stronghold.
The only vestige of a 13th-century castle, the Tour Saint-Clair bears witness to the fact that Derval was once one of the strongholds of the Marches de Bretagne. In 1598, the Edict of Nantes condemned the castle, then a stronghold of the League, to demolition. The almost complete destruction was not carried out immediately, as the fortress was used as a prison for Protestants captured during the siege of Port-Louis in Morbihan. The site was later used as a stone quarry by the people of Derval.Information panels on site.
Watch the video report produced by the Tourist Office:
> short version: https://youtu.be/kjFbofujOKI
> Long version: https://youtu.be/3uwlwLITnJI
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Practical information
Opening times
Opening days: Accès libre
Open all year round
Site theme
Castle
Tower
Site category
Registered and listed sites
Architectural style of the site
Medieval
Access to the free site
Yes
Location
Facilities
Picnic area
Further information
Pets allowed
Visible point of interest without tour
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