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Chateau de Keriolet

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Aquí presentamos una cautivadora descripción del Castillo de Keriolet, diseñada para una guía turística, que destaca su singular arquitectura y su conexión con el mundo del cine. El Castillo de Keriolet: La locura neogótica de Finisterre Con vistas a la ciudad amurallada de Concarneau, el Castillo de Keriolet es una joya excepcional de la arquitectura bretona. Este monumento es fruto de un apasionado romance y una ambición desbordante: el de la princesa imperial rusa Zénaïde Ioussoupov por su esposo, el conde de Chauveau. Reconstruido a finales del siglo XIX, el castillo es un manifiesto del estilo neogótico, repleto de detalles esculpidos, gárgolas y símbolos bretones (armiños, gaitas) entrelazados con escudos imperiales. Cada habitación es un viaje: desde la monumental sala de guardia hasta la cocina alicatada con loza de Desvres, la estética es tan elaborada como cautivadora. Pero más allá de su impactante belleza, Keriolet emana un aura dramática que no ha pasado desapercibida para los cineastas. Este fantástico escenario sirvió, entre otras cosas, como escenario de rodaje de la película "L'Animal", donde presenciamos una vez más la audacia de Jean-Paul Belmondo. El contraste entre la piedra de granito gris y las exuberantes formas lo convierte en un lugar de absoluto atractivo fotogénico. Visitar Keriolet es sumergirse en un mundo romántico y excéntrico, un verdadero testimonio de la extravagancia de la Belle Époque en Bretaña.

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Here is a captivating description of Keriolet Castle, designed for a tourist guide, highlighting its unusual architecture and its connection to the world of cinema. Keriolet Castle: Finistère's Neo-Gothic Folly Overlooking the walled town of Concarneau, Keriolet Castle is a rare gem of Breton architecture. This monument is the product of a passionate love affair and boundless ambition: that of the Russian Imperial Princess Zénaïde Ioussoupov for her husband, the Count of Chauveau. Rebuilt at the end of the 19th century, the castle is a manifesto of the Neo-Gothic style, overflowing with sculpted details, gargoyles, and Breton symbols (ermines, bagpipes) intertwined with imperial coats of arms. For a truly insightful visit to the Château de Keriolet, forget for a moment the classic image of Breton manor houses: here, it's a realm of unusual detail and eccentricity. The trick is to look up at the façade to spot the cryptic symbols (ermines, stars, and even bear paws) that tell the tumultuous love story between the Russian princess Zénaïde Ioussoupov and her young commoner husband. Don't miss the armory and the dining room: the attention to detail in the Neo-Gothic style is taken to the extreme, with monumental fireplaces and stained-glass windows that play with the light of Finistère. If you have the chance to visit the kitchens, observe the Beauvais earthenware tiles, incredibly modern for their time. Finally, walk around the exterior to discover the Russian influences hidden in the architecture, a unique blend you won't see anywhere else in Brittany.

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1862

A romantic encounter: The Russian princess Zénaïde Narischkine-Ioussoupov, a widowed and extremely wealthy woman, meets Charles Chauveau, a young officer 20 years her junior, in Paris. To marry him and give him a title, she buys him the titles of Count of Chauveau and Marquis of Serre.
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1889

The Count's Death and the Scandal: Count Chauveau dies prematurely. To the princess's surprise, he has bequeathed the castle to his mistress! Zénaïde must buy back the estate at a high price to reclaim it.
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1893

The legacy to the city of Concarneau: The princess died and bequeathed the estate to the department of Finistère, with the wish that it become a museum.
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1956

The Return of the Yusupovs: The famous Prince Felix Yusupov (known for assassinating Rasputin), great-grandson of Zénaïde, wins a lawsuit against the department and recovers the castle. He quickly sells off the collections and the estate is divided up.
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1988

After decades of neglect and looting, the castle was bought by a passionate man, Christophe Lévèque, who undertook a colossal restoration to restore it to its original splendor.