For other uses of this term, see Castillo de Clermont. Castle of Clermont, north facade.
The castle of Clermont, built between 1643 and 1649, is located in the commune of Le Cellier, 27 kilometers from Nantes, in France. He was taken over by the Maupassant family, before becoming the property of actor Louis de Funès. History
The castle was inherited from an aunt, the Countess of Maupassant, by the family of Funès. It was built by the Chenu of Clermont, a family of important military administrators. René Chenu (1599-1672) was governor, for a long time, of the fortified cities of Oudon and Champtoceaux, that dominated upstream. His son Hardy Chenu (1621-1683) was in charge of the fortifications, cities, castles and fortified cities of Brittany. The Chenu were vassals of the prince of Condé, who had much participation to the west of France, and this feudal relation, so strong under the Old Regime, increased due to a strong personal friendship. Rene Chenu was the contemporary and loyal ally of Henry II of Conde. Traditionally, it is maintained that one of the Chenu, the father or the son, saved the life of his master, and that Clermont was built to recognize that act. The castle of Clermont was built shortly after the Battle of Rocroi (May 19, 1643), where the Grand Count saved the throne of the infant Louis XIV and deserved a considerable reward. It reflects the enthusiasm of a glorious period.
Coordinates: 47 ° 19'31 "N 1 ° 20'2" W / 47.32528, -1.33389
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