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198320 minGdocumentary

Architecture Archaeology

Autour de Boutavant

198320 minGdocumentary

A castle was built at the edge of the Brocéliande forest, where an original defense system was discovered among the ruins.

Architecture Archaeology

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A castle was built at the edge of the Brocéliande forest, where an original defense system was discovered among the ruins.

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Dany Hamondirector

Robert Kernez

Robert Kernezdirector

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A site at the edge of the Brocéliande forest marks the location of the castle of Boutavant (Boutavam). The film investigates the ruins of the castle. It reveals an original defense system used in its construction. The documentary runs for 20 minutes and was released in 1983. The focus is on the historical significance of the site and the architectural elements identified during the exploration.

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