Who built Kerfily castle?

The present castle was built by Armand de Charette, probably between 1858 and 1863.

Are there remains of the earlier castles?

Yes, a 17th-century dovecote and a fortified gatehouse dating from the 17th and 18th centuries still stand.

Where is Kerfily castle located?

It is in the commune of Elven, in the Morbihan department, about 20 km from Vannes.

Is the castle surrounded by a park?

Yes, a century-old park of about twenty hectares surrounds the building.

Château de Kerfily

Kerfily Castle

Elven

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Château de Kerfily stands in Elven (Morbihan), in the Bretagne region of France. Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.

Kerfily castle stands in Elven, in the Morbihan department, on a rise overlooking the Arz valley for miles around. Built in the mid-19th century by Armand de Charette, it replaced two earlier buildings that had both burned down. Visitors can see a gatehouse topped with pyramid-shaped battlements and a 17th-century dovecote, the only remains of the earlier estate, along with a private chapel dedicated to the Sacred Heart. A century-old park of some twenty hectares surrounds the property.

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What to know

The castle lies about 4 km from Elven and 20 km from Vannes.
The site sits on elevated ground, built against 15th-century ramparts.
The gatehouse and dovecote, older than the current castle, can be seen from the outside.
No details on opening hours, admission fees or access conditions are given here.

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Parking: Not verified

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Child-friendly

Where this château is

Elven · Morbihan · Bretagne

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Elven, Morbihan

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Heritage status: Protection status unknown; Mérimée record IA56005573

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Who built Kerfily castle?: The present castle was built by Armand de Charette, probably between 1858 and 1863.
Are there remains of the earlier castles?: Yes, a 17th-century dovecote and a fortified gatehouse dating from the 17th and 18th centuries still stand.
Where is Kerfily castle located?: It is in the commune of Elven, in the Morbihan department, about 20 km from Vannes.
Is the castle surrounded by a park?: Yes, a century-old park of about twenty hectares surrounds the building.