Who built the château de Pontivy?

The present castle was built around 1485 by viscount Jean II de Rohan, on a new site separate from the earlier feudal château des Salles.

How old is the château de Pontivy?

Most of the building dates from the 15th century, with 16th-century additions such as gabled dormer windows and 18th-century alterations to the façades.

Is the château de Pontivy a listed historic monument?

The façades, roofs, courtyard and moats have been classified since 1953, while the rest of the building has been registered since 1925.

What happened at the château de Pontivy in 1940?

In July 1940 a failed declaration of Breton independence was proclaimed there at the founding of the Breton National Council.

Who owns the château de Pontivy today?

The town of Pontivy has owned it since October 2015, following a symbolic one-euro donation by Josselin de Rohan.

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Château de Pontivy stands in Pontivy (Morbihan), in the Bretagne region of France. The building is listed as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: 15th century, 16th century, 18th century). Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.

Standing on a promontory above Pontivy, this four-sided fortress with corner towers and dry moats was built around 1485 by viscount Jean II de Rohan, on a new site set back from the Blavet river. Combining military strength with the comfort expected of a great lord, the stronghold went through the Wars of Religion before falling into serious disrepair by the early twentieth century. Now owned by the town since 2015, it still shows its massive towers, granite corbelled battlements and covered, crenellated wall-walk, all typical of late medieval military architecture.

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What to know

The castle stands on a promontory at the entrance to the town, so the approach involves a slight climb.
The façades, roofs, courtyard and moats are listed as classified historic monuments, while the rest of the building is registered.
Access to the inner courtyard is now via a fixed bridge, which replaced the former drawbridge.
No verified information is available here on opening hours, admission fees or accessibility for visitors with reduced mobility, so check before visiting.

Where this château is

Pontivy · Morbihan · Bretagne

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63 Rue du Général de Gaulle, 56300 Pontivy

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+33 2 97 25 00 33

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Heritage status: Listed historic monument (classé); Mérimée record PA00091568
Period of construction: 15th century, 16th century, 18th century

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Who built the château de Pontivy?: The present castle was built around 1485 by viscount Jean II de Rohan, on a new site separate from the earlier feudal château des Salles.
How old is the château de Pontivy?: Most of the building dates from the 15th century, with 16th-century additions such as gabled dormer windows and 18th-century alterations to the façades.
Is the château de Pontivy a listed historic monument?: The façades, roofs, courtyard and moats have been classified since 1953, while the rest of the building has been registered since 1925.
What happened at the château de Pontivy in 1940?: In July 1940 a failed declaration of Breton independence was proclaimed there at the founding of the Breton National Council.
Who owns the château de Pontivy today?: The town of Pontivy has owned it since October 2015, following a symbolic one-euro donation by Josselin de Rohan.