La Haye-Malherbe. Le Chalet du Deffend

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Initially, Defend was a small fort (hence the name, défendre - to protect), rising above the wooded valley, the remains of an ancient masonry were preserved. The Du Défends estate has been known since the beginning of the XVII century, the current buildings are dated to the XVIII century.