When was Chef-du-Bois castle built?

The original manor dates from the 15th century. The castle was entirely rebuilt in 1662 in a U-shaped form, then remodeled at the end of the 17th century by architect Le Petit.

Who was architect Le Petit?

Le Petit was a student trained by Mansart and Le Nôtre, two of the greatest French architects of the era.

What can be visited today?

The castle, its 1777 chapel, its access drive and gatepiers are protected as historic monuments. Access and visiting conditions should be verified directly.

Château de Chef-du-Bois

Landerneau

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No visits on recordNo opening hours or ticketing found

Where: Landerneau

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Open within 20 km

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château de Saint Jacques (Saint Jacques Castle)Accommodation on site18 km

Château de Chef-du-Bois stands in Landerneau (Finistère), in the Bretagne region of France. The building is registered as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: 17th century, 18th century). No visits are on record for this building.

Chef-du-Bois castle in Landerneau shows the marks of centuries of remodeling. Originally built as a manor in the 15th century, it was entirely reconstructed in 1662 in a U-shaped plan. At the end of the 17th century, architect Le Petit, trained by Mansard and Le Nôtre, designed an expansion project of which only part was carried out: demolition of the East wing, roof modification, and the layout of a garden of which a basin remains. A chapel completed the ensemble in 1777.

What to know

The monument is listed as a historic building, including its access drive and gatepiers.
Opening hours and visiting conditions are not documented: check before visiting.
The site is located in Landerneau, a commune in Finistère, Brittany.

Where this château is

Landerneau · Finistère · Bretagne

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Address

29800 Pencran

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Heritage status: Registered historic monument (inscrit); Mérimée record PA00090492
Period of construction: 17th century, 18th century

Frequently asked

When was Chef-du-Bois castle built?: The original manor dates from the 15th century. The castle was entirely rebuilt in 1662 in a U-shaped form, then remodeled at the end of the 17th century by architect Le Petit.
Who was architect Le Petit?: Le Petit was a student trained by Mansart and Le Nôtre, two of the greatest French architects of the era.
What can be visited today?: The castle, its 1777 chapel, its access drive and gatepiers are protected as historic monuments. Access and visiting conditions should be verified directly.