Château de la Grève
St.Martin-des-Noyers. Tel.02 51 62 85 96

The can trace its origins back to the middle of the XII century, when it was the home of the Cabot family.They fortified the castle and it played an important role as a fortress during the Hundred Years War. It was at the peak of its power in the XVII century due in part to its Lord, a man called Durcot who was a close friend of Henry IV.
In 1802 it was sold and converted into a working farm, and today thanks to an army of volunteers(,) new life has been breathed into the Château, which, as well as being open to the public for guided or self guided tours, now also stages annual events such as medieval days, Christmas markets, children’s activities and medieval workshops.

Events 2011; 17th April Castle Walk
                   21st - 22nd May Les Talents de St Martin. Weekend. festival
                   of local talent.

                   18th June Theatre de l'Esat and Music Festival

                   19th June   Book Festival

                   10/7 le Granier de ma Grand Mere  15.00

                   23rd July to 17th August Exhibition of sculpture and paintings.
                 
                   14th August.  Medieval Day.

                   17th - 18th September  Journée de Patrimoine (free Entry)

                   9/10 Vide grenier
                   11/12 Christmas market.

Open;  18/6 to 18/9 everyday from 10.30 to 18.30
            Out of season by Reservation only

Tarif:  Adult 5€  Students up to 18years 2.50€ under 12 year olds Free.
          Workshop medieval 1€

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