Apremont
Apremont
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The small town located on the rocky banks of Life, 18 km from Saint-Gilles Croix de Vie and 12 km from Aizenay.
It owes its name (asper rises) to the Romans who established a camp on the left bank of life, and its rugged terrain.
In the Middle Ages, four castellanies coexisted, leaving a unique heritage.
Apremont Castle, built in the 16th century on the site of a fortress by Philippe Chabot de Brion. Open from April to September (for groups by appointment), visit with sound (tour in July and August), treasure hunt for children. Entertainment fencing weekends in July and August.
The lake of 177 ha Life: water sports, bathing area, supervised swimming, hiking routes.
Apremont unusual: a tour of the city.
Puzzle giant castle visit otherwise Apremont through this tourism experience. Your mission: Using the circuit boards Heritage, onto the streets of the little city style elements that originally owned the castle! Map with indexes available at the Tourist Office.
Flea-flea: the last Sunday of June
Le Château Day: 3rd Sunday of July. Dinner outdoor show, evoking the life of the castle in the 16th century.
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The chapel of Saint-Etienne Tulèvrière du Bois: Built in full by the Abbot Dark Terror, it is a place of memory and recollection; inside and museum pamphlet guide (free).
Trails for hiking and cycling routes in the country Palluau available at the Tourist Office.
 | Castle Apremont |  |
| |  | Lake and the beach | |
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 | The West Tower of the castle | |
| |  | Apremont, Little Village Character | |
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 | River of Apremont in Vendee | |
| |  | Castle with its gatehouse | |
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 | West Tower of the castle rebuilt in 1534 | |
| |  | 101 Vendeans were shot against this wall in 1794 | |
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 | Village nestled at the foot of the castle | |
| |  | Well built into the walls from the Middle Ages | |
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 | Well carved in granite from the Middle Ages | |
| |  | Road scroll called postern | |
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 | Tours East, West, and Chapel | |
| |  | Chapel Castle | |
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 | Castle Gardens | |
| |  | Admiral Philippe de Chabot | |
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 | Underground serving pantry | |
| |  | bridleways giving access to the Castle | |
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 | Lower court and common Castle | |
| |  | Church of St. Martin - 1902 | |
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 | nave and choir of the Church of St. Martin | |
| |  | Stained glass windows of the church of Saint Martin | |
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 | Cross hosannière 14th century | |
| |  | At the foot of the castle, a ruined mill | |
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 | The river below the castle life | |
| |  | following the river Life | |
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 | Steps carved in the granite from the Middle Ages | |
| |  | The floor of Courgeau | |
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 | The impoundment of Apremont | |
| |  | Old Ford | |
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