Can you walk to the château du Taureau at low tide?

No, the islet is never reachable on foot, whatever the tide; access is by boat only.

Is the château du Taureau a listed historic monument?

Yes, it has been listed as a historic monument since 29 July 1914.

Who built the château du Taureau?

The original 16th-century fort was substantially rebuilt from 1689 under Vauban and later Garengeau.

Château du Taureau

Taureau Castle

Plouezoc'h

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Visit duration: 60 min
Where: Plouezoc'h

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Château du Taureau stands in Plouezoc'h (Finistère), in the Bretagne region of France. The building is listed as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: 16th century, 17th century, first quarter of the 18th century). Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.

Perched on a rocky islet at the entrance to the Bay of Morlaix, the château du Taureau can only be reached by boat, whatever the tide. This fort, reworked over more than two centuries under Vauban and his successors, shows how coastal military architecture evolved through time. Visitors find an early artillery tower, low ramparts built to withstand the sea, and wide views over the bay.

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What to know

The islet is reached only by boat; it is never accessible on foot, even at low tide.
A visit takes about one hour.
The site has been listed as a historic monument since 1914.
Sturdy footwear is advisable, as the fort is exposed to wind and sea spray.

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Prices

Free for Children aged 0 to 3

Visit duration: 60 min
Wheelchair access: Not verified
Dogs: Not verified
Parking: Not verified

Where this château is

Plouezoc'h · Finistère · Bretagne

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Address

Baie de Morlaix, 29252 Plouezoc'h

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Château phone number

+33 2 98 62 29 73

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Heritage status: Listed historic monument (classé); Mérimée record PA00090226
Period of construction: 16th century, 17th century, first quarter of the 18th century

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Can you walk to the château du Taureau at low tide?: No, the islet is never reachable on foot, whatever the tide; access is by boat only.
How long does a visit to the château du Taureau take?: About one hour.
Is the château du Taureau a listed historic monument?: Yes, it has been listed as a historic monument since 29 July 1914.
Who built the château du Taureau?: The original 16th-century fort was substantially rebuilt from 1689 under Vauban and later Garengeau.