When was the manor built?

Construction spanned more than fifty years. The main residential block dates to the 1520s-1530s, while the return wing, dated by inscription, was completed in 1584.

Which architectural styles are represented?

The manor illustrates the transition from late Gothic to the Renaissance: the north facade retains Gothic forms while the west elevation adopts Renaissance vocabulary.

What distinguishes this manor from other 16th-century dwellings?

Its large fireplaces correspond to specific characteristics of Penthièvre and Trégor residences, and the octagonal spiral staircase tower is a remarkable compositional element.

Ancien manoir de Kermathéman Braz

Pédernec

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Where: Pédernec

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Ancien manoir de Kermathéman Braz stands in Pédernec (Côtes-d'Armor), in the Bretagne region of France. The building is listed as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: 16th century). The building is privately owned and no visits are on record.

This manor in Côtes-d'Armor was built between the 1520s and 1584, illustrating the architectural transition of the 16th century. Its main residential block, constructed in grey granite, displays characteristics of late Gothic on its north facade and Renaissance style on its west elevation. A return wing, dated 1584 by inscription, adjoins the principal structure, which is surrounded by outbuildings, a former bakehouse and stables arranged around a courtyard. An octagonal tower containing a spiral staircase occupies the angle between the two main buildings.

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The manor has been listed as a historical monument in its entirety since 2005, including the courtyard and all ancillary buildings.
16th-century interiors survive, notably the large fireplaces with proportions characteristic of dwellings in Penthièvre and Trégor.
The building combines two distinct architectural vocabularies: the lower storey and the staircase tower reflect stylistic evolution over approximately six decades.

Where this château is

Pédernec · Côtes-d'Armor · Bretagne

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22540 Pédernec

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Heritage status: Listed historic monument (classé); Mérimée record PA00089369
Period of construction: 16th century

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When was the manor built?: Construction spanned more than fifty years. The main residential block dates to the 1520s-1530s, while the return wing, dated by inscription, was completed in 1584.
Which architectural styles are represented?: The manor illustrates the transition from late Gothic to the Renaissance: the north facade retains Gothic forms while the west elevation adopts Renaissance vocabulary.
What distinguishes this manor from other 16th-century dwellings?: Its large fireplaces correspond to specific characteristics of Penthièvre and Trégor residences, and the octagonal spiral staircase tower is a remarkable compositional element.