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TIFFA CASTLE

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85130Tiffauges, France Show on map
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2025
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Immerse yourself in the history of the largest medieval fortress in the West, with the largest collection of war machines.

The Château de Tiffauges is a must-see site and one of the most visited in the Vendée. Listed as a historic monument, the château was once the property of Gilles de Rais, Marshal of France and Joan of Arc's comrade-in-arms during the Hundred Years' War. A typical example of medieval military architecture. Clinging to a rocky spur, on an exceptional site above the Sèvre nantaise, the Château de Tiffauges invites visitors to discover its astonishing conservatory of medieval war machines. In 1992, it was the first site in the world to present live firing demonstrations using reconstituted medieval war machines. Château de Tiffauges has some fifteen pieces in its conservatory of war machines put to the test during performances. The château presents live firing demonstrations, approached in a fun and educational way. Young and old alike can try their hand at firing projectiles from these unique and impressive machines. Catapulted into history, you'll enjoy a half-day of shows and entertainment, and relive the history of Tiffauges in 3D cinema. With their families, children can practice jousting on wooden horses and try their hand at games of skill inspired by the Middle Ages (shuffleboard, ring games, Puissance 4, barrels, stick games). War machine and chivalry shows, family activities, guided tours. Evening events: Tuesdays from 16/07 to 20/08. Les Médiévales de Tiffauges: September 27 and 28.

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Visited in february 2025
Horrible, je viens d'apprendre ce qui s'est passé dans ce chateau et je ne comprends pas pourquoi il n'a pas été detruit, quelle horreur !! Exploiter ce lieu de souffrance extrême est abominable !!
Visited in december 2024
Magnifique moment
Visited in december 2024
J'ai été voir les décorations de Noël château de Tiffauges c'était une merveille je conseille à tout le monde de le faire au moins une fois dans sa vie
Visited in december 2024
Très beau marché de Noël ????
Visited in december 2024
Féerie du marché de Noël ! Tout simplement à découvrir, à voguer de stands en stands et apprécier vin chaud et mets délicats proposés ! Toujours aussi magique !!!

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