Château de Trécesson

To make a day of it

Château de Trécesson stands in Campénéac (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, 17th century). Adult admission costs 14 EUR. Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.

Encircled by its water filled moat, the Château de Trécesson raises walls of purplish schist at the edge of the Brocéliande forest, in the commune of Campénéac. Built mainly in the 15th century, it has kept the look of a medieval stronghold, with a gatehouse flanked by two towers linked by a machicolated walkway. A private property, the domain is partly open to visitors and remains linked to several local legends, including that of the White Lady.

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What to know

• The château is privately owned and can only be visited in part.
• The surroundings, the dovecote and the moat are protected as historic monuments.
• The site lies right next to the Paimpont-Brocéliande forest, making it easy to combine with a woodland walk.
• Access is via a bridge crossing the moat to reach the entrance gatehouse.
• No verified prices or opening hours are given here, so check directly before visiting.

Practical information

Visit duration

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Wheelchair access

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Dogs

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Parking

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Where this château is

Campénéac · Morbihan · Bretagne

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Address

Campénéac, Morbihan

Directions open from wherever you are, by car or public transport.

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Heritage status

Listed historic monument (classé)

Mérimée record PA00091072

Period of construction

15th century, 16th century, 17th century

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Frequently asked

Château de Trécesson: how much is admission?

Adult admission is €14. Reduced: €9. Free for: under 6 years old.

Can the whole château de Trécesson be visited?

No, as it is privately owned, only part of the estate is open to visitors.

How old is the château de Trécesson?

The current building dates mainly from the 15th century, though the site has been mentioned as a seigneurial residence since the early Middle Ages.

Where is the château de Trécesson located?

It stands in the commune of Campénéac, in the Morbihan department, bordering the Paimpont-Brocéliande forest.

Is the château de Trécesson a listed historic monument?

Yes, it has been listed since 1922, with further protection added to its surroundings and estate in 2012 and 2014.

What legend is linked to the château de Trécesson?

The best known is that of the White Lady, first recorded in a regional review in 1824.

Sources

Identity, location and official references from Wikidata and the Mérimée register.

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• Wikidata Q2970867
• Mérimée PA00091072
• Official website

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