The castle
of the dukes of Brittany

On the 15th of April 1598, Henri IV signed, very likely at the castle of the dukes of Brittany, the famous  ‘perpetual and irrevocable edict of Tolerance’ awarding freedom of religion to the Protestants.

  • Le château des ducs de Bretagne
    The castle of the dukes of Brittany © Wikimedia Creative Commons

A memorial plaque inside the castle attestes to the event.

Associated tours

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