When was Château du Bois de la Roche built?

It was erected in the late 15th century, during an era when Brittany built its major baronial fortresses.

What remains of the medieval fortress?

From the original construction, the tower, part of the northern tower and the fortification wall survive; other elements were remodeled or demolished in subsequent centuries.

What transformations did the castle undergo?

From the 17th to 19th centuries, the building was progressively transformed, particularly through major interventions in the 19th century that document the evolution of Breton noble dwellings.

Château du Bois de la Roche

Néant-sur-Yvel

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Where: Néant-sur-Yvel

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Château du Bois de la Roche stands in Néant-sur-Yvel (Morbihan), in the Bretagne region of France. The building is registered as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: fourth quarter of the 15th century, 17th century, first half of the 19th century). The building is privately owned and no visits are on record.

Château du Bois de la Roche preserves the remains of a vast Breton fortress built in the late 15th century on a V-shaped plan. Although partially dismantled over the centuries, the medieval structure retains its tower, part of the fortifications, and a wing that was remodeled from the 17th to 19th centuries. The ensemble illustrates successive transformations made to noble Breton residences, and reflects major restoration programs undertaken in 19th-century Brittany.

What to know

The monument is inscribed as a historical monument; only the facades, roofs and lands of the former medieval enclosure are protected.
No visiting hours or admission fees are currently known; contact the commune or owner directly before visiting.
The original fortress followed a V-shaped layout; only a portion of the original building remains.

Where this château is

Néant-sur-Yvel · Morbihan · Bretagne

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Address

9 Le Bois de la Roche, 56430 Néant-sur-Yvel

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Heritage status: Registered historic monument (inscrit); Mérimée record PA56000054
Period of construction: fourth quarter of the 15th century, 17th century, first half of the 19th century

Frequently asked

When was Château du Bois de la Roche built?: It was erected in the late 15th century, during an era when Brittany built its major baronial fortresses.
What remains of the medieval fortress?: From the original construction, the tower, part of the northern tower and the fortification wall survive; other elements were remodeled or demolished in subsequent centuries.
What transformations did the castle undergo?: From the 17th to 19th centuries, the building was progressively transformed, particularly through major interventions in the 19th century that document the evolution of Breton noble dwellings.