Class Monument Historique
Abbayes, forts et châteaux
15th- and 17th-century castle built from pink sandstone
from Erquy. The castle and its set of buildings have
remained intact with their long avenue, wide moat,
ramparts, main courtyard, French-style gardens,
vegetable garden and chapel. Every Tuesday in July
and August: a variety of events and entertainment.
3 August: “Mediaeval Sunday” from 11am to 11pm.
About an hour away from the Manoir.
www.chateau-bienassis.com
Fort La Latte
Built in the middle of the 14th century by the Goyon- Matignon
family, the chateau was first called Roche Goyon. It has undergone
two major sieges – the first in 1379, the second, which seriously
damaged it, in 1597. An excellent example of medieval architecture
it was transformed under Louis XIV into a coastal defence fort for
St. Malo, when its high walls were made into cannon batteries. The
pink sandstone watchtower protected St. Malo’s ships from their
enemies – the English and the Dutch. Its military career continued
into the 19th century. It was declassified in 1890, sold by the estate
in 1892, listed as a historic monument in 1925 and is now open
to visitors.
About an hour away from the Manoir.
www.castlelalatte.com
Abbaye de Beauport
Beauport Abbey, located in the Bay of Paimpol and open all year
round, has become the 33rd member of the network of Great Sites
of France. Come and visit the restored historical monument, the
romantic gardens, the cider apple orchards and the salt marsh
pastures and discover its summer events: Children’s workshops:
“À table!” and “Herbier de Beauport” Themed visits: - “Eight centuries
of nature” discovery walk - “At the table of the canons of Beauport”
exhibition Illumination: “Escales de nuit” night-time walks Exhibition
(mid-June to mid-November): “At the table of the canons of Beauport”
– monastery food from the 13th to the 18th century
About an hour away from the manoir.
www.abbaye-beauport.com
Chateau de la Hunaudaye
Come and admire the five towers of Hunaudaye Castle, a typical
fortress complete with moats and drawbridge. Stroll along the
rampart walk to discover all the nooks and crannies of this castle
dating from the 13th and 15th century. Summer 2008 will see the
end of three years of restoration work after which the castle can be
rediscovered in its full glory. “The Middle Ages at the movies” 14 June
to 14 September 2008 This exhibition will present around a hundred
extracts from the timeless classics and more recent films. The Middle
Ages has proved to be an inexhaustible source of inspiration for
filmmakers. Open air cinema Open air film showings on tuesday
from 29 July to 19 August. Children’s workshops From 14 July to 20
August, workshops for children aged 6-12. “Firework celebrations at
La Hunaudaye!” To celebrate the end of the restoration works there
will be a concert and firework display on 12 July in the evening. On
13 July from midday onwards enjoy a picnic, wacky visits, children’s
games, a brass band and much more. Also available: guided tours,
courses, etc.
About an hour away from the Manoir.
www.la-hunaudaye.com
Aquarium Marin de Tregastel
Come and discover the underwater fauna of Brittany’s seas amidst
the coast’s giant pink granite boulders. From the “Zone des Embruns”
to the “Zone des Profondeurs”, observe the iconic creatures of our
coasts (lobsters, bass, conger eels, anemones, etc.) and uncover the
secrets of the tides. Exhibitions, discovery evenings, etc.
About an hour away from the Manoir.
www.aquarium-tregastel.com
Megalithic Monuments
Brittany is home to many megalithic monuments, which are scattered
across the peninsula. The largest alignments are near Karnag/Carnac.
The purpose of these monuments is still unknown, and many local
people are reluctant to entertain speculation on the subject. The
words dolmen (from "daol" table and "maen" stone) and menhir
(from "maen" stone and "hir" long) are Breton and commonly used
by either Breton or French people.
About 50 minutes away (Kermario site)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brittany
Abbayes, forts et châteaux
15th-
remained intact with their long avenue, wide moat,
ramparts, main courtyard, French-
and August: a variety of events and entertainment.
3 August: “Mediaeval Sunday” from 11am to 11pm.
About an hour away from the Manoir.
www.chateau-
Fort La Latte
Built in the middle of the 14th century by the Goyon-
two major sieges – the first in 1379, the second, which seriously
damaged it, in 1597. An excellent example of medieval architecture
it was transformed under Louis XIV into a coastal defence fort for
St. Malo, when its high walls were made into cannon batteries. The
pink sandstone watchtower protected St. Malo’s ships from their
enemies – the English and the Dutch. Its military career continued
into the 19th century. It was declassified in 1890, sold by the estate
in 1892, listed as a historic monument in 1925 and is now open
to visitors.
About an hour away from the Manoir.
www.castlelalatte.com
Abbaye de Beauport
Beauport Abbey, located in the Bay of Paimpol and open all year
round, has become the 33rd member of the network of Great Sites
of France. Come and visit the restored historical monument, the
romantic gardens, the cider apple orchards and the salt marsh
pastures and discover its summer events: Children’s workshops:
“À table!” and “Herbier de Beauport” Themed visits: -
About an hour away from the manoir.
www.abbaye-
Chateau de la Hunaudaye
Come and admire the five towers of Hunaudaye Castle, a typical
fortress complete with moats and drawbridge. Stroll along the
rampart walk to discover all the nooks and crannies of this castle
dating from the 13th and 15th century. Summer 2008 will see the
end of three years of restoration work after which the castle can be
rediscovered in its full glory. “The Middle Ages at the movies” 14 June
to 14 September 2008 This exhibition will present around a hundred
extracts from the timeless classics and more recent films. The Middle
Ages has proved to be an inexhaustible source of inspiration for
filmmakers. Open air cinema Open air film showings on tuesday
from 29 July to 19 August. Children’s workshops From 14 July to 20
August, workshops for children aged 6-
will be a concert and firework display on 12 July in the evening. On
13 July from midday onwards enjoy a picnic, wacky visits, children’s
games, a brass band and much more. Also available: guided tours,
courses, etc.
About an hour away from the Manoir.
www.la-
Aquarium Marin de Tregastel
Come and discover the underwater fauna of Brittany’s seas amidst
the coast’s giant pink granite boulders. From the “Zone des Embruns”
to the “Zone des Profondeurs”, observe the iconic creatures of our
coasts (lobsters, bass, conger eels, anemones, etc.) and uncover the
secrets of the tides. Exhibitions, discovery evenings, etc.
About an hour away from the Manoir.
www.aquarium-
Megalithic Monuments
Brittany is home to many megalithic monuments, which are scattered
across the peninsula. The largest alignments are near Karnag/Carnac.
The purpose of these monuments is still unknown, and many local
people are reluctant to entertain speculation on the subject. The
words dolmen (from "daol" table and "maen" stone) and menhir
(from "maen" stone and "hir" long) are Breton and commonly used
by either Breton or French people.
About 50 minutes away (Kermario site)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brittany
