Travel Guide Asnières-La-Giraud

THE DUNGEONCharles de Gaulle PlaceIn the centre of the village, the dungeon, built at the same time as the church, remains the only remnant of the feudal castle of Aulnay that Duguesclin returned to the English in 1372. Partly destroyed during the various assaults and restored under the reign of François 1 st, this first castle formed a large building comprising three towers of angles. The one that remains is called the "dungeon". It gives an idea of the importance of the building at the time of the Vicomtes d. Finally, to know about the excavations of the Roman military camp on the site, direction the Archéoscope, an open museum every day in July-August and the rest of the year by appointment.