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Château de la Duchesse Anne

castle, Dinan, France

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The Ch\u00e2teau de la Duchesse Anne is a castle located in Dinan, France, within the Brittany region. This imposing granite structure was built by the dukes of Brittany during the 14th and 15th centuries. Dinan itself is a town known for its well-preserved medieval timbered houses and 18th-century granite buildings, as well as its Gothic bridge and 15th-century belfry. The town's walls, dating back to the 11th century, have withstood English attacks. The Ch\u00e2teau de la Duchesse Anne is a significant historical landmark within Dinan, a town that also serves as a market, tourist center, and has a history of small industries.1

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