Château de la Villeneuve-Jacquelot
Villeneuve-Jacquelot Castle
Quistinic
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- Quistinic
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Château de la Villeneuve-Jacquelot stands in Quistinic (Morbihan), in the Bretagne region of France. The building is listed as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: 16th century, 17th century). The building is privately owned and no visits are on record.
The château de la Villeneuve-Jacquelot, built between the 15th and 17th centuries in Quistinic, is listed as a historic monument for its remarkable architectural qualities. It stands out for its vaulted granite staircase, constructed with ribbed vaults around a solid square core, whose moulding and sculpted details represent rare craftsmanship for Brittany in this period. The manor combines a rectangular layout with two towers: one semi-circular on the north façade, the other square at the rear, enhanced by mullioned windows and an ogival doorway.
What to know
- The vaulted granite staircase is the château's major feature, visible during tours of the façade and interior layout.
- The château is located in Morbihan, in the commune of Quistinic, accessible via secondary Breton roads.
- Only the façades, roofs and main staircase are protected under the listing.
- Visits are not scheduled on a regular basis; inquiries should be directed to the local town hall or tourist offices.
Where this château is
Quistinic · Morbihan · Bretagne
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Address
La Villeneuve Jacquelot, 56310 Quistinic
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- Period of construction
- 16th century, 17th century
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Frequently asked
- What is listed at the château de la Villeneuve-Jacquelot ?
- The façades, roofs and main staircase have been listed as historic monuments since 1970.
- What is the most notable architectural feature of the château ?
- The vaulted granite staircase with ribbed vaults, remarkable for the fineness of its moulding and sculptural details.
- What period does the château's construction date to ?
- The château was built progressively between the 15th and 17th centuries, with architectural additions at each period.
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Sources
Identity, location and official references from Wikidata and the Mérimée register.
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- Mérimée PA00091627
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