How old is the château des Champs?

The original building dates from 1615 and was substantially enlarged around 1710.

Is the château des Champs a listed monument?

It has been listed as a monument historique since 6 May 1966, covering its façades, roofs, the chapel, the oven and the moat.

What can be seen inside the château des Champs?

The first-floor drawing room holds twelve 18th-century frescoes on biblical subjects, and a bedroom features painted wood panels from the 19th century.

Where did the stones for the château's extension come from?

They were salvaged from the demolished château de Lohéac and reused during the enlargement around 1710.

Château des Champs

Champs Castle

Guipry-Messac

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Where: Guipry-Messac

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Château des Champs stands in Guipry-Messac (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, 18th century). The building is privately owned and no visits are on record.

The château des Champs stands in Guipry-Messac, in Ille-et-Vilaine, surrounded by a moat that also encloses its chapel and outbuildings. Built in 1615 and substantially enlarged around 1710 using stone salvaged from the demolished château de Lohéac, it features two corner towers pierced with loopholes on the moat side. Inside, the great first-floor drawing room retains twelve 18th-century frescoes on biblical themes.

Written from Château des Champs (Guipry)

Where this château is

Guipry-Messac · Ille-et-Vilaine · Bretagne

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Address

35480 Guipry-Messac

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Heritage status: Registered historic monument (inscrit); Mérimée record PA00090598
Period of construction: 17th century, 18th century

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Frequently asked

How old is the château des Champs?: The original building dates from 1615 and was substantially enlarged around 1710.
Is the château des Champs a listed monument?: It has been listed as a monument historique since 6 May 1966, covering its façades, roofs, the chapel, the oven and the moat.
What can be seen inside the château des Champs?: The first-floor drawing room holds twelve 18th-century frescoes on biblical subjects, and a bedroom features painted wood panels from the 19th century.
Where did the stones for the château's extension come from?: They were salvaged from the demolished château de Lohéac and reused during the enlargement around 1710.