The medieval keep of Villaines-la-Juhel is located on the heights of the town, at an altitude of around 210 metres. This site offers an exceptional panoramic view of the town.
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The Donjon de Villaines-la-Juhel stands on the heights of Villaines-la-Juhel, at an altitude of around 210 metres. Several new districts have been built around the remains of the Keep.
The date of construction of the keep is not known, as documentation is very incomplete. It seems that it was never inhabited, but a garrison must have been stationed there. According to several 19th century scholars, such as Abbé Angot, the Keep dates back to the 11th century. The lords of Villaines at that...
The date of construction of the keep is not known, as documentation is very incomplete. It seems that it was never inhabited, but a garrison must have been stationed there. According to several 19th century scholars, such as Abbé Angot, the Keep dates back to the 11th century. The lords of Villaines at that...
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