Where does the name Qui-Qu'en-Grogne come from?

It is said to derive from a remark made by Arthur of Brittany, constable of France, who came in 1406 to punish residents protesting against taxation.

Can the interior of the manor be visited?

Available sources do not mention interior visits; only the facades and roofs are protected.

How old is the manor?

The building dates from the 16th century.

Ancien manoir de Qui-Qu'en-Grogne

Saint-Brieuc

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Where: Saint-Brieuc

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Ancien manoir de Qui-Qu'en-Grogne stands in Saint-Brieuc (Côtes-d'Armor), in the Bretagne region of France. The building is registered as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: 16th century). No visits are on record for this building.

Standing on the place du Général de Gaulle in the centre of Saint-Brieuc, this manor house dating from the 16th century has carried several names over time: Boisboissel, hôtel de Maillé, hôtel de Beauvoir, hôtel du Parc. Its best known name, Qui-Qu'en-Grogne, is said to come from a remark made by Arthur of Brittany, constable of France, when he came to punish disgruntled taxpayers in 1406. The building served as the bishop's residence in Saint-Brieuc from 1825 to 1905, before later changing use.

Written from Manoir de Qui-Qu'en-Grogne

What to know

The building stands right in the centre of Saint-Brieuc, on the place du Général de Gaulle, within easy walking distance.
Its listing as a historic monument covers only the facades and roofs, inscribed since 1926.
The manor long served as the bishop's residence and is not presented as open for interior visits.
No verified information on opening hours or admission fees is available.

Where this château is

Saint-Brieuc · Côtes-d'Armor · Bretagne

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Address

Saint-Brieuc, Côtes-d'Armor

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Heritage status: Registered historic monument (inscrit); Mérimée record PA00089601
Period of construction: 16th century

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Where does the name Qui-Qu'en-Grogne come from?: It is said to derive from a remark made by Arthur of Brittany, constable of France, who came in 1406 to punish residents protesting against taxation.
Can the interior of the manor be visited?: Available sources do not mention interior visits; only the facades and roofs are protected.
How old is the manor?: The building dates from the 16th century.
What other uses has the building had?: It served as the bishop's residence in Saint-Brieuc from 1825 to 1905.