When was the château de Bélon listed as a historical monument?

By order dated 11 May 2017, the Bélon estate was listed as a historical monument in its entirety, including buildings, gardens, and oyster farming installations.

What exactly is protected at Bélon?

The listing protects the 18th-century main house, 19th-century pavilion, chapel, south gateway, terraced gardens, perimeter walls with fortifications, the oyster storage building, and the oyster beds along the river.

Can you see the oyster beds from the property?

The oyster basins are part of the protected heritage and border the estate along the Bélon, creating a direct maritime connection to the site.

Château de Bélon

Bélon Castle

Riec-sur-Bélon

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Where: Riec-sur-Bélon

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Château de Bélon stands in Riec-sur-Bélon (Finistère), in the Bretagne region of France. The building is registered as a historic monument. The building is privately owned and no visits are on record.

Located in Riec-sur-Bélon in Brittany, this estate has been listed as a historical monument since 2017. It comprises an 18th-century main house, a 19th-century pavilion, and a chapel set within terraced gardens overlooking the Bélon estuary. The protected domain also includes period fortifications, a historic oyster storage building, and the surrounding oyster beds that reflect the property's maritime heritage.

What to know

The protected domain encompasses the main buildings, gardens, fortified walls, and structures connected to the historical oyster farming heritage of the Bélon river.
The estate was listed as a historical monument in May 2017, with protection extending to the main house, pavilion, chapel, and all associated outdoor structures detailed in the official order.
The oyster beds located on public maritime land are integral to the protected heritage.

Where this château is

Riec-sur-Bélon · Finistère · Bretagne

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Address

29340 Riec-sur-Bélon

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Heritage status: Registered historic monument (inscrit); Mérimée record PA29000100

Frequently asked

When was the château de Bélon listed as a historical monument?: By order dated 11 May 2017, the Bélon estate was listed as a historical monument in its entirety, including buildings, gardens, and oyster farming installations.
What exactly is protected at Bélon?: The listing protects the 18th-century main house, 19th-century pavilion, chapel, south gateway, terraced gardens, perimeter walls with fortifications, the oyster storage building, and the oyster beds along the river.
Can you see the oyster beds from the property?: The oyster basins are part of the protected heritage and border the estate along the Bélon, creating a direct maritime connection to the site.