Can you visit the château de Cheffontaines?

The available facts do not mention any public access conditions, so it is best to check directly with the estate or the town hall of Clohars-Fouesnant.

How old is the château de Cheffontaines?

The current château dates from the 18th century, built after the estate was raised to a marquisate by Louis XV in 1766.

Why is it called Cheffontaines?

Cheffontaines is the francised form of the Penfentenio family name, who have owned the land since the 17th century.

Is the château listed as a historic monument?

Yes, it is protected as a historic monument, first listed in 1928 and later classified in 1958 for the main building and certain rooms.

Château de Cheffontaines

Cheffontaines Castle

Clohars-Fouesnant

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No visits on recordNo opening hours or ticketing found

Where: Clohars-Fouesnant

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Château de Cheffontaines stands in Clohars-Fouesnant (Finistère), in the Bretagne region of France. The building is listed as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: 18th century). The building is privately owned and no visits are on record.

The château de Cheffontaines stands in Clohars-Fouesnant, in the Finistère department, on the site of the former feudal stronghold of Kergoat, from which it inherited the francised name of Penfentenio. Built in the 18th century for a marquis recently ennobled by Louis XV, it follows the malouinière architectural style, extended with two main pavilions and two smaller ones housing a chapel and a library. The estate is also known for its late 18th-century park, its pond, and its long beech-lined avenue, replanted after the Second World War.

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What to know

The château is protected as a listed historic monument, with classification covering the façades, roofs and several interior rooms.
The park, with its pond and beech-lined avenue, is separately protected as a classified site.
No information on opening hours, admission fees or visiting arrangements is available here, so it is worth checking directly with the site.
Construction of the château, begun in the 18th century, was never completed: the planned stables and pavilions near the moat were never built.

Where this château is

Clohars-Fouesnant · Finistère · Bretagne

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29950 Clohars-Fouesnant

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Heritage status: Listed historic monument (classé); Mérimée record PA00089881
Period of construction: 18th century

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Frequently asked

Can you visit the château de Cheffontaines?: The available facts do not mention any public access conditions, so it is best to check directly with the estate or the town hall of Clohars-Fouesnant.
How old is the château de Cheffontaines?: The current château dates from the 18th century, built after the estate was raised to a marquisate by Louis XV in 1766.
Why is it called Cheffontaines?: Cheffontaines is the francised form of the Penfentenio family name, who have owned the land since the 17th century.
Is the château listed as a historic monument?: Yes, it is protected as a historic monument, first listed in 1928 and later classified in 1958 for the main building and certain rooms.