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Origin and history

Villeneuve Castle, located in Guérande, is a monument whose origins and construction period are not specified in the available sources. Its existence is attested to in this emblematic city of the Pays de la Loire region, known for its medieval heritage and well preserved ramparts. The castles of this region, often linked to feudal history or trade, played a central role in the social and defensive organization of the territories.

In Guérande, as in other fortified cities, these buildings could serve as a seigneurial residence, a place of power or protection for local populations, in a context marked by conflict and the development of commercial activities, particularly around salt.