Who built the château de Coëtbo?

The present building results from a rebuilding campaign started in 1620 and continued in 1647 by the royal architect Pierre Hureau for the lords of Pontchâteau.

Is the château de Coëtbo a listed historic monument?

Yes, the château along with its outbuildings, chapel, dovecote and terraced garden were listed by decree on 4 June 1993.

Where is the château de Coëtbo located?

It is located in the town of Guer, in the Morbihan department of Brittany.

Does the château de Coëtbo have a connection to the Chouannerie?

Yes, it served as headquarters for Breton Chouan forces after their defeat at Savenay during the Revolution.

Château de Coëtbo

Coëtbo Castle

Guer

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Château de Coëtbo stands in Guer (Morbihan), in the Bretagne region of France. The building is listed as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: 17th century, 18th century). Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.

At Guer, in the Morbihan, the château de Coëtbo stands on the site of a medieval manor first recorded in the 15th century. The present main building, flanked by two square pavilions, grew out of a rebuilding campaign begun in 1620 and carried on in 1647 by the royal architect Pierre Hureau. The estate also includes a chapel, a dovecote and terraced gardens reached by stone steps. The site is remembered for having served as headquarters for Breton Chouan forces after the defeat at Savenay.

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What to know

The château, its outbuildings, chapel, dovecote and terraced garden have been listed as a historic monument since 1993.
No verified information is available regarding opening hours, admission fees or visit duration.
The monument is located in the town of Guer, in the Morbihan department.

Where this château is

Guer · Morbihan · Bretagne

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1619 Coetbo, 56380 Guer

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Heritage status: Listed historic monument (classé); Mérimée record PA00091245
Period of construction: 17th century, 18th century

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Who built the château de Coëtbo?: The present building results from a rebuilding campaign started in 1620 and continued in 1647 by the royal architect Pierre Hureau for the lords of Pontchâteau.
Is the château de Coëtbo a listed historic monument?: Yes, the château along with its outbuildings, chapel, dovecote and terraced garden were listed by decree on 4 June 1993.
Where is the château de Coëtbo located?: It is located in the town of Guer, in the Morbihan department of Brittany.
Does the château de Coëtbo have a connection to the Chouannerie?: Yes, it served as headquarters for Breton Chouan forces after their defeat at Savenay during the Revolution.