Renowned for his humane treatment of prisoners and his mastery of the Fabian strategy, Bertrand du Guesclin embodied courage, discipline, and integrity. His life concluded with a gesture of rare respect: a defeated enemy laying the keys of a surrendered fortress upon his tomb.
His motto endures as a fitting tribute — “Courage gives what beauty refuses.”
Chevalier Bertrand du Guesclin Suite
The Bertrand Suite features a four-poster bed and an en-suite bathroom with twin basins and a walk-in shower. A dressing table and an original fireplace adds character and a sense of period to the room.
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- One queen poster bed
- En-suite bathroom
- Storage space (cupboard/dresser)
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