Can you visit the inside of the château de Rulliac?

As the château is privately owned, visits are generally limited to the exterior and the listed façade.

How old is the château de Rulliac?

The building dates from the 15th century, with its façade remodelled in 1544-1555 for Jean d'Arz.

Why is the château de Rulliac protected?

Its façade facing the main courtyard has been listed as a historic monument since an order of 8 June 1925.

Where is the château de Rulliac located?

It stands at the hamlet of Rulliac, about 2 km north of the centre of Saint-Avé, in the Morbihan.

Château de Rulliac

Rulliac Castle

Saint-Avé

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Where: Saint-Avé

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Château de Rulliac stands in Saint-Avé (Morbihan), 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 Rulliac stands at Saint-Avé, on a site inhabited since Roman times. Built in the 15th century, its façade was remodelled in the mid 16th century for Jean d'Arz, giving it the appearance it still has today. Notable features include the basket-arch entrance with its triangular pediment and the three carved dormer windows on the roof, along with the surrounding park planted with centuries-old lime trees.

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What to know

Only the façade facing the main courtyard is listed as a historic monument, since 1925.
The château is privately owned, which limits access to the interior of the building.
The surrounding park contains lime trees recognised as remarkable trees.
The building was reinforced with buttresses after the 1950 earthquake.

Where this château is

Saint-Avé · Morbihan · Bretagne

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Address

22 Le Petit Rulliac, 56890 Saint-Avé

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Heritage status: Registered historic monument (inscrit); Mérimée record PA00091663
Period of construction: 17th century

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Can you visit the inside of the château de Rulliac?: As the château is privately owned, visits are generally limited to the exterior and the listed façade.
How old is the château de Rulliac?: The building dates from the 15th century, with its façade remodelled in 1544-1555 for Jean d'Arz.
Why is the château de Rulliac protected?: Its façade facing the main courtyard has been listed as a historic monument since an order of 8 June 1925.
Where is the château de Rulliac located?: It stands at the hamlet of Rulliac, about 2 km north of the centre of Saint-Avé, in the Morbihan.