The Chateau du Taureau (build on the "Taureau" - Bull- Rock) is a Vauban Fortress defending the Bay of Morlaix in Northern Brittany, France. It was built and Financed by Morlaix's merchants following a raid by English troops. Vauban added its touch by improving its defenses. Built as a Fortress, it was used as a prison and a sailing school before being renovated and open to the public in the early 2000's
In 1132, Cistercian monks settled in this spot that came close to their quest for perfection: the base of a secluded valley with plenty of surrounding land to exploit. This was the second Cistercian abbey established in Brittany and it developed quickly. During the Revolution, the Abbaye du Relec was sold as a Bien National [the possessions of the Roman Catholic church were considered national property and therefore many churches and abbeys were sold in order to fill the coffers of the state]. By the 20th century, Le Relecq was a bustling village, with a school and businesses and hosted many large fairs. Today the property of the departmental council, the site of the abbey stretches over 7 hectares. The abbey-church – classed a Historic Monument in1914 – the pond, the gardens enclosed by a moat and the square with its 18th century fountain can be visited all year round.
Black Island in the Bay of Morlaix (Ile Noire lighthouse) believed to have inspired Herge for his "Ile Noire" Tintin Album... but could be another legend from Celtic Brittany!
It used to be a Czech, then German and now Polish city of Kladsko / Glatz / K?odzko.
Vue aérienne drone sur l'aéroport international de Cointrin à Genève en Suisse ©Jean-Marc Favre
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