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Château de Craffault, Plédran

Château de Craffault à Plédran

Plédran

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Plédran

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Château de Craffault stands in Plédran (Côtes-d'Armor), in the Bretagne region of France. The building is registered as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: 15th century (?), 16th century, 17th century, limite 19th century 20th century). The building is privately owned and no visits are on record.

Château de Craffault, located in Plédran, combines construction phases spanning from the 15th to the 20th century. Its main building features a 16th-century Renaissance façade alongside 17th-century additions. An earlier pavilion houses the main staircase. In the early 20th century, Rennes-based architect J.-B. Martenot designed a gallery, pavilion, and north wing to harmonize with the existing structure, incorporating salvaged elements from Château de Cotardais.

What to know

  • The building has been listed as a historic monument since 1990, protecting the main residence, moats, and foundations of the entrance pavilion.
  • The principal facades are partly 16th-century and partly 17th-century, marking successive phases of development.
  • A 15th-century pavilion houses the main staircase serving the residence.
  • Early 20th-century extensions were designed to integrate harmoniously with the older structures.

Where this château is

Plédran · Côtes-d'Armor · Bretagne

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Address

22960 Plédran

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Heritage status
Registered historic monument (inscrit)
Mérimée record PA00089765
Period of construction
15th century (?), 16th century, 17th century, limite 19th century 20th century

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Frequently asked

When was Château de Craffault built?
The château spans multiple periods: a 15th-century pavilion, 16th-century façades, 17th-century additions, and early 20th-century extensions designed by architect J.-B. Martenot.
Where did elements from Château de Cotardais come from?
During restoration work from 1899 to 1902, salvaged materials and architectural elements were taken from Château de Cotardais in Médréac and reused in the new construction.
What parts are protected as historic monuments?
The listing protects the main residence, surrounding moats, and foundations of the entrance pavilion that marked the estate entrance.

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Identity, location and official references from Wikidata and the Mérimée register.

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