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Origin and history

The castle of Campbon, located in the eponymous town of Loire-Atlantique (Pays de la Loire), is a monument dating back to the 11th and 13th centuries. An engraved honeycomb of the year 1008, discovered near the tower, attests to its early existence. Originally the seat of a castle, it illustrates the medieval defensive architecture of the area, with ramparts and a partially preserved circular tower.

In the 14th century, the castle became an aft-fief of the powerful family of Clisson, before passing into the hands of the Rohan, then the Montauban and the Barons of Pontchâteau. In 1565, René du Cambout, Lord of Coislin, acquired it. By 1681, however, the castle was already in ruins, as evidenced by the current remains: about ten meters of ramparts and the Tower of Hell, of which only one level remains on the two originals. The medieval bay, with its archature and its cushion, remains a remarkable architectural element.

Ranked among the historical monuments in 1934, Campbon Castle offers an overview of local feudal dynamics. Its early decline, even before the 18th century, contrasts with its past strategic importance. Subsequent excavations and observations, such as that of the dated bellow, have shed light on its history, although partially erased by time.

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