Château des ducs de Bretagne
The Château des Ducs de Bretagne ranks among the most emblematic structures in the French city of Nantes, which belonged to the Brittany province until 1789. Primarily built in the 15th century yet incorporating elements dating from the 14th through 18th centuries, this castle began as a ducal fortress before becoming a royal stronghold when the Duchy of Brittany was absorbed into the royal domain in 1532, then transformed into a state fortress following the Revolution. Designated a historical monument in 1840, it was transferred to the municipality in 1915 and subsequently became a heritage site, now housing the Nantes History Museum, which was est
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