- Castle of the Dukes of Brittany

Two towers, the Hind's Hoof Tower (tour du Pied de Biche) and the Bakery Tower (tour de la Boulangerie), were built by Francis II in 1466 to protect the entrance. They made the Castle, which still has a drawbridge, look more like a fortress.

On the moat side, a bell tower, with a pinnacle and a lantern, stood over the entrance. In 1670, following a serious fire, the section formed by the Principal Governor's Palace (Grand Gouvernement) and the twin towers changed function and appearance.

The top of the bell tower has now been rebuilt and ornamented with a pediment with a clock set in the centre. In 1800, the explosion in the Spaniards' Tower (Tour des Espagnols) again destroyed a wing of the Principal Governor's Palace (Grand Gouvernement) and the top of the bell tower was lost. During the 19th century, the tufa pavilions of the twin towers continued to deteriorate and the top floor was demolished...

The entrance has been restored to its original state: the covered sentry walk passing through the twin towers has been reopened and the bell tower is in place. It was copied from a drawing dating from 1715.

Weighing six tonnes and eight metres in height, it exactly matches the size of the original. It is made of French oak, sawn in the traditional manner, a guarantee of quality and longevity. Its hexagonal shaft sits on a rectangular base, posing a real challenge for the professionals at Ateliers Perrault Frères. The ornamentation is in the 15th century style, while the pinnacle and the lantern have been made to the last known design before the explosion of 1800. The finial is ornamented with a weathervane and a sun.