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FORTIFICATIONS : GUERANDE

In 1343, following the destruction inflicted on Guerande by troops commanded by Charles de Blois, Jean de Montfort demanded that the town be properly protected by improving its fortifications. Work started soon after and continued for more than a century, with the town's architecture adapted to reflect the latest artillery developments.

It was not until 1488, or 145 years later, that these ramparts, by then complete, were inaugurated during the reign of Duke François II (father of Anne of Brittany), a few months before his death.

1434 m long, the ramparts are pierced by four gateways (St Michel to the east, Vannetaise to the north, Bizienne to the west and Saillé to the south).
In 1848, an additional opening was made in the south west section of the walls : the Poterne du Tricot.

Zip code : 44350
City : Guerande (7kms from La Baule)

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