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La Chevalerie de Sacé, at the lieu-dit known as the Cave Peinte, is a medieval archaeological site located west of the village of Brain-sur-Allonnes (Maine-et-Loire, France), in the woods of the Courcy communal forest. The site has been listed as a monument historique since 1995.
The site has been excavated since 1961 by the association Areghat, which has unearthed 15,000 glazed painted paving tiles dating from the 13th and 14th centuries, as well as ancient coins minted during the reign of John the Good (1350–1364). The excavations reveal that the fortified site was burned during the Hundred Years' War, probably by English troops.
In 1981, an archaeological museum was established in Brain-sur-Allonnes to display the discoveries made in the surroundings of the commune. In 1990, a medieval botanical garden was created near the remains of the fortified manor house to bring to life the rural history of the Middle Ages.
Every year, the association Areghat organises a costumed medieval festival with games, meals and tournaments.