Walking trail "Les sites"

The first foundations of the fortress, designed by Alain Fergent, were laid in the late 11th and early 12th centuries. The Clisson family, right up to Olivier V, a high and mighty Breton lord and Constable of France, enlarged this enormous fortified castle covering four hectares. The Rohans lived there with their court from the 15th century until the Revolution. The greatest of them all, Henri II, the Duke, was born here in 1579. The Wars of Religion, including the long siege by Spanish troops in 1591, the dismantling ordered by Richelieu, and the actions of the revolutionaries caused extensive destruction. However, impressive dwellings, towers and walls still remain. Marie Bonaparte saved the château from ruin in the 1900s, after which the commune became the owner of the listed parts. These are now open to visitors, with exhibitions and historical re-enactments.

Housed in the former stables of the Château de la Groulaie, the Atelier Musée is a place of conservation, transmission and creation in the field of early printing. The collection of printing presses and equipment is organised in the form of a book workshop, from typesetting and letterpress printing to bookbinding and etching. It is open to the public from May to October, as well as on special days when printing techniques are demonstrated. This collection is also dedicated to the creation and practice of printing. Courses are available for beginners, and experienced professionals can use the presses at workshops or on hire. As for exhibitions, the museum walls house a collection of prints and posters, and a major exhibition of prints is held every year in May, in the prestigious setting of the château.

Chapel Saint Roch in Blain