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The Château du Goust, located in Malville, Loire-Atlantique, is a building whose first traces date back to 1370 with Jeanne d'Ussé, lady of Montjean, as first known owner. The seigneury changed hands several times over the centuries, passing among those of the family of Montfort in the 15th century, and then of the family of Montauban, who played a key role in its history. The castle is deeply marked by the religious conflicts of the sixteenth century, notably under the impulse of Jean de Montauban, who strengthened it to resist the attacks of the League and the Spaniards between 1576 and 1596.

At the beginning of the seventeenth century, the château du Goust became a strategic issue: it welcomed a royal garrison in 1601, but was finally dismantled between 1627 and 1628 by order of Cardinal de Richelieu. Despite this partial destruction, the seigneury continued to exist and passed in 1680 to Mercoeur Bardon, lord of Malville. The monument, a witness to the political and military upheavals of its time, was listed as historic monuments in 2008, recognizing its heritage importance.

Historical sources, such as the works of Augustin Dupaz in 1619, mention the Goust Castle in the wider framework of the noble families of Brittany. These documents highlight his role in religious conflicts and marriage alliances that shaped his destiny. The castle thus illustrates the evolution of fortifications and local authorities between the Middle Ages and the modern era, while remaining anchored in the Ligerian landscape.

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