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Chateaugiron - Chateau
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Chateaugiron - Prieuré st Nicolas
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| Châteaugiron,
city with a rich architectural heritage remains preserved from tourist
floods. This charming city is indeed worth visiting. |
 Chateaugiron - Maisons en pans de bois
history of Châteaugiron is related to the end of the independence of
Brittany. In the 16th century, Châteaugiron is plundered by the duke of
Mercoeur. He settles in the city and makes of it his headquarter. This
duke is interested by the strategic location of the city between Rennes
and Vitré. Until 1594, the small city suffers continuously from the
passage of the soldiers who ransack all on their passage. Lastly, in
1595, the count of Brissac is charged by the king to subject |
 Chateaugiron - Etang
Since this era, it is the trade of boat veils which flourishes. In the
18th century, the city fell in the hands of the “Prestre” family which
reigns with a certain respect of the population to the point that the
revolutionists avoided any violence against them. The family will
vanish with its last Hippolyte representative. Lastly, the trade of
boat veils will weaken steadily and Châteaugiron will undergo a
demographic haemorrhage since failing to adapt to the new industrial
economy. Nowadays, Châteaugiron is labelised "small city of character"
and "holidays’ green station". Haven of charm and peace away from
tourist crowds. |
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