The medieval "châteaux" were, for the most part, built by powerful men of military stature, who either owned the land or held it in fief from another, to whom they owed homage and service. On these lands they were able to pasture the horses used in battle, and raise the support forces to wage war.
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Le château désigne une résidence fortifiée d’un homme et de sa mesnie , c'est-à-dire son entourage. Il se définit plus par un critère social (la résidence, permanente ou temporaire, de la famille ...
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On this page you'll find les Chateaux de la Loire as well as some of the more noted national [Royal] and privately owned historical and medieval French châteaux. There are the magnificent and historical walled cities, abbeys, cathedrals, châteaux housed B&Bs, and of course tours to visit these spectacular monuments.
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The town also has a former convent, a rose garden and a medieval herb garden. Eating out; Lassay-les-Châteaux has several bars and restaurants. Shopping; 1 supermarket; 1 convenience store; 1 small DIY store/garden centre;
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