Who designed Château de la Haute-Touche ?

The original building dates to the 1760s. Rennes-based architect Jobbé-Duval undertook a significant remodelling in 1902-1903, drawing on the malouinière style.

What is a malouinière ?

A malouinière is an architectural style typical of Brittany, particularly among aristocratic estates near Saint-Malo, recognised for its elegance, clear proportions and striking monumentality.

Château de la Haute-Touche

Haute-Touche Castle

Ploërmel

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Where: Ploërmel

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Château de la Haute-Touche stands in Ploërmel (Morbihan), in the Bretagne region of France. The building is registered as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: 18th century, first quarter of the 20th century). The building is privately owned and no visits are on record.

Built around 1760, Château de la Haute-Touche merges 18th-century elegance with early 20th-century monumentality. Architect Jobbé-Duval, based in Rennes, redesigned the property in 1902-1903, drawing inspiration from malouinière estates. The elevated main building retains its original layout with a main floor and upper storey, complemented by ancillary structures including a chapel and dovecote, along with formal gardens and landscaped grounds.

What to know

The château is accessed via two distinct facades, each with its own staircase; the front staircase dates to the 18th century, while the rear one was recreated by Jobbé-Duval.
The protected estate encompasses the chapel, dovecote, moat, gateway, landscaped park and formal gardens in addition to the main building.
The structure features an elevated ground floor with a main upper storey and attic rooms.

Where this château is

Ploërmel · Morbihan · Bretagne

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1 La Haute Touche, 56800 Ploërmel

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Heritage status: Registered historic monument (inscrit); Mérimée record PA56000053
Period of construction: 18th century, first quarter of the 20th century

Frequently asked

Who designed Château de la Haute-Touche ?: The original building dates to the 1760s. Rennes-based architect Jobbé-Duval undertook a significant remodelling in 1902-1903, drawing on the malouinière style.
What is a malouinière ?: A malouinière is an architectural style typical of Brittany, particularly among aristocratic estates near Saint-Malo, recognised for its elegance, clear proportions and striking monumentality.