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LOGIS TIPHAINE

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Intra-Muros, 50170Le Mont-Saint-Michel, France
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2024
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The Logis Tiphaine, with its listed facade and roof, is part of the Montagne museum circuit

When Bertrand du Guesclin was appointed captain of Pontorson, he made the town the capital of jousts and tournaments. In 1365, he even had a house built in the upper part of the Mont for the safety of his wife Tiphaine de Raguenel, whom he called "la Douce Fée", and it's in this house that you'll discover this dwelling, which you'll access via a short outside walkway dotted with armor (much of which is unfortunately rusty), and made up of a succession of rooms on different levels, linked together by a spiral staircase. There's a lot of old-fashioned furniture, although it's not clear whether or not it was contemporary with the characters in question. You'll also see a chastity belt from the period - which women were obliged to wear during the sometimes lengthy absence of their husbands. The visit continues with Tiphaine's astrology practice, where she read the stars, no doubt inspired by such a magical place. Although the façade and roof are listed, we can only recommend a serious renovation. Indeed, it's easy to imagine that the last renovation took place a few decades ago, and little maintenance has been carried out since. As the Logis Tiphaine is part of the Mont's museum circuit, we'll be taking a look around, as the dedicated passes allow access to all the museums. But the Mont, with its majesty and rich history, certainly has other wonderful places to visit.

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Le logis Tiphaine vaut déjà le détour rien que par l'architecture: superbe! La vue, le jardin tout est très beau. On y apprend des informations sur Duguesclin et sa femme Tiphaine intéressée par l'astrologie. Les pièces et leurs objets sont très bien entretenus.

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