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Attraction in the Vendee.
Chateau
de Barbe Blue.
85130
Tiffauges, Tel. 02 51 65 70 51.
Review
Chateau de Barbe Blue.
The Chateau
de Tiffauges was once a medieval castle and its most infamous resident was
Gilles de Rais also known as blue beard and it was here that he committed
his atrocities. The Chateau today is known as Chateau de Barbe Bleue (blue
Beards Castle).
The 3 Hectare Castle is packed with 400 years of History, it
includes a huge collection of medieval war machines and object
alchemy.
Gilles de Rais was at 25years old the "marshal of France" he was
companion in arms of Joan of Arch, he latter retired to Tiffauge and took up
Alchemy believing that he could make gold from blood, he killed more than 200
children from the local area in his attempts.
In spring time there is a
3hour specticle and entertainment in this regions greatest medieval visitors
attraction.
In July and August the Chateau de Tiffauges presents Gilles
the Legende an open air pageant. And Nuits de Legende,a late evening
event every Wednesday.
Open:
Apri, may,
June September
Mondays to
Fridays 10h to 12.30h &
14h to 19h
Weekends 14h-19h
July - August. Every day
11-19h
Nuits de Legende
Wednesday 22h
Admission. Adult. 7euros
Child. (6-13) 5euros
Family 21 euros.
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