 When her husband dies prematurely, Marguerite moves into the great Castle of Cirié, a big fortress standing where nowadays is the piazza Castello.The coming of Marguerite to Cirié (1306), is celebrated with the "Palio dei Borghi", a medieval festival held every two years with tournaments and games.Marguerite began great works in the castle, which became rapidly one of the most renowned mansions of the area, with nobles visiting from all over Europe.