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The castle of Mythema is a 19th-century building located in Martigné-sur-Mayenne, in the department of Mayenne (Pays de la Loire). It is distinguished by its central house framed by two towers, typical of the residential buildings of this period. The site is mentioned as early as the 16th century under various spellings (Mitesme, Miternes, Miterne), attesting to an ancient occupation, although the current building dates back to the 19th century.

The castle was bound to seigneurial obligations: its owners were to supply two pots of wine to the local factory between 1578 and 1699. This practice reflects the relationship between the Lords and the religious or community institutions of the Old Regime. The archives also mention titles dating from the 16th and 17th centuries, confirming its status as a noble place.

Located 1 km east of the village, Mythema Castle is part of a rural landscape marked by the feudal and post-revolutionary history of Mayenne. Although the sources do not specify its exact role, its structure and location suggest a residential and symbolic function for local lords. Bibliographic references, such as the Dictionnaire historique de la Mayenne (1900-1910), make it a documented but still partially mysterious monument.

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