ramparts of the citadel several beautiful walks offer magnificent views. In Summer the medieval spectacles, such as jousting, enhance the atmosphere even more.
What to see
The fortress :
The keep - This remarkable example of roman architecture was constructed before 1083.
The chateau - In 1608, Guillaume Fouquet de la Varenne, first postmaster general of France, reconstructed part of the ramparts and had the present château built of Angers tufa, Bernay stone and slate roofing.
Clairbois Medieval Centre : This reconstruction of a Medieval fortified farm is the setting for shows and exhibits that bring the Age of Chivalry to life. Medieval restaurant on the site.
The "Musée de l'Auditoire" : The building which served as court of justice in the 17th and 18th centuries now houses a museum. On exhibit are photos, documents, authentic objects and scenes which depict people and events in the history of Ste-Suzanne.
The Dolmen des Erves : Monument of the megalithic era, probably erected by the "Chasséens" in about 4500 B.C. It was restaured in 1983.
The mills : A very extensive industrial activity developed on the Erve river in the 17th and 18th centuries. Stone quarries and 15 mills (for grain, tanning, fulling and paper-making) were built along nearly 2 km of the river valley. |
