How long has this castle existed?

The site has been occupied by a fortress since 1151. After falling into ruin in the 16th century, the current castle dates from the early 17th century.

What defensive elements remain visible?

The main entrance retains its defensive structure with two small square towers, and the remains of former drawbridges and portcullises attest to its fortified past.

What is protected as a historical monument?

The facades and roofs of the castle and outbuildings, the chapel, the feudal motte and landscape features such as the orangery and basin have been listed since 1975.

Château de la Motte

Motte Castle

Maen Roch

Access

No visits on recordNo opening hours or ticketing found

Where: Maen Roch

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Château de la Motte stands in Maen Roch (Ille-et-Vilaine), in the Bretagne region of France. The building is registered as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: 17th century). The building is privately owned and no visits are on record.

The château de la Motte stands on the site of a medieval fortress documented since the 12th century, which long remained under the authority of the barony of Fougères before being elevated to the status of marquisate. After its abandonment in the 16th century, a new castle was built in the early 17th century, comprising three wings arranged in a square and flanked by four pavilions. The ensemble, listed as a historical monument, preserves its period facades, outbuildings, a chapel, and remains of the original feudal motte.

What to know

Visit access and opening arrangements are not specified in the available information.
The building has been protected as a historical monument since 1975, including its facades, roofs, outbuildings, chapel and the feudal motte.
The castle retains elements from the Baroque period and fortification heritage, including remains of former drawbridges and portcullises.
The grounds include an orangery and a balustraded basin, evidence of 17th-century improvements.

Where this château is

Maen Roch · Ille-et-Vilaine · Bretagne

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Address

35460 Maen Roch

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Heritage status: Registered historic monument (inscrit); Mérimée record PA00090769
Period of construction: 17th century

Frequently asked

How long has this castle existed?: The site has been occupied by a fortress since 1151. After falling into ruin in the 16th century, the current castle dates from the early 17th century.
What defensive elements remain visible?: The main entrance retains its defensive structure with two small square towers, and the remains of former drawbridges and portcullises attest to its fortified past.
What is protected as a historical monument?: The facades and roofs of the castle and outbuildings, the chapel, the feudal motte and landscape features such as the orangery and basin have been listed since 1975.