This fortified 13th century village, dependent on Marmoutier Abbey, housed monks who dug out the lake (14th century) to stock up on fish during Lent. The artist Delacroix stayed here on several occasions.
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This fortified 13th century village, dependent on Marmoutier Abbey, housed monks who dug out the lake (14th century) to stock up on fish during Lent. The artist Delacroix stayed here on several occasions.