Chateau de Kerjean

“The said house and Château de Kerjean is of such beautiful and magnificent structure that it would be worthy of our retreat and residence should our affairs call us there,” Louis XIII. A Renaissance Château. Around 1570, during Brittany’s “Golden Age,” the lords of Kerjean embarked on a gigantic construction project. They built, on the site of the old manor, a château surpassing the finest residences in the region. Today, Kerjean stands at the heart of a vast 20-hectare natural area, open to the public year-round. Beyond Kerjean’s imposing ramparts and the main gate, visitors discover the striking windowless façade of the main building, which speaks volumes about the wars and hardships endured over the centuries. Exploring the 25 rooms open to the public reveals the château’s history through engaging multimedia displays (see below). Must-sees include the chapel, the kitchen, and the remarkable collection of regional furniture. The tour includes a visit to the exhibition housed in the castle's main building. Multimedia displays bring Kerjean's rich history to life! Around 1570, during Brittany's "Golden Age," the lords of Kerjean embarked on a monumental construction project. The Barbier family built a castle on the site of the old manor, surpassing even the finest residences in the region. A jewel of Renaissance architecture, surrounded by sturdy ramparts for protection, Kerjean rises in the heart of a vast 20-hectare natural area, open to the public year-round. Beyond Kerjean's imposing ramparts and the main gate, visitors discover the striking windowless facade of the main building, which speaks volumes about the wars and hardships endured over the centuries. Exploring the 25 rooms open to the public reveals the castle's history through engaging multimedia displays. The tour includes a visit to the exhibition housed in the castle's main building. New for 2020! Thanks to accessibility improvements, four rooms on the tour route are now accessible to everyone! People with reduced mobility can now explore four rooms, previously inaccessible by wheelchair, thanks to a lift and a ramp leading to the lord's residence. The courtyard and access paths to the first room on the tour route, the gift shop, and the large kitchen in the lower courtyard have been redesigned. Visitors will discover the lower courtyard kitchen in its best light. A restoration project in this key room of the castle has just been completed.