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Origin and history

The castle of Entrammes, mentioned from the twelfth century, was a feudal dungeon surrounded by deep ditches, shaped like T. It was rebuilt and became a symbol of local feudalism, with deluxe works commissioned by Gilles de la Pommeraie in 1542, including woodwork and paintings by tourangel artisans. This castle served as a residence for the Birague and Maillé families of the Tour-Landry, and was embellished by Jacques de Birague in 1650 with the creation of an avenue leading to the village.

The Châtellenie d'Entrammes, one of the oldest in the baronie de Laval, spanned several parishes such as Forcé and Parné. Henri IV l'érigea in baronnia in 1608, with an official registration in 1611. Justice was exercised there by a bailiff, a prosecutor and a clerk, under the alternating authority of the Barons of Château-Gontier and Laval. In 1783 Louis XVI authorized the transfer of jurisdiction to the Palais de Laval. The seigneurial archives were burned in 1794 during the Revolution.

During the Revolution, the castle was targeted by the Chouans. In September 1794, the latter were surprised by Republican troops. A month later, on November 24, 1794, a group of Chouans set fire to the castle. The ruins were finally razed around 1840 by Mr. Courte de Vilcler, who had a new modern-style residence built at their site.

Entrammes dependent fiefs, such as those of Saint-Germain-le-Fouilloux or Montflours, were subjected to annual sizes. Guy XII of Laval acquired some of these fiefs in 1408, but not the chestnutland itself, which remained an issue between the local lords. The seals of the baronie changed according to the families holding them, from Mathefelon to La Pommeraie and then to the Birague.

The castle thus embodies centuries of feudal, judicial and revolutionary history, before its transformation in the 19th century. Its role in the caulian conflicts and its link with the great noble families of the region make it a significant testament to the Mayan heritage.

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