Who built Bel-Air Manor?

François de Kerangar built the main lodge in 1599. The two return wings were added later during the 17th century.

What can be visited at Bel-Air Manor?

The main lodge with its ornate fireplaces, the two wings forming the closed courtyard, and architectural features such as the corner turrets and dovecote.

Why was the north wing restored?

Records indicate the north wing underwent restoration that modified it from its original state, but the specific reasons are not detailed.

Manoir de Bel-Air

Brélès

Access

Opens occasionally

The manor is open every year only during Heritage Days.

Source: Office de Tourisme Iroise Bretagne, courriel du 9 septembre 2026

Where: Brélès

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Open within 20 km

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Manoir de Bel-Air stands in Brélès (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). The building opens only occasionally, for events.

Bel-Air Manor is a coherent architectural ensemble dating from the 16th and 17th centuries, built in Brélès in Finistère. Constructed in 1599 by François de Kerangar, it follows the traditional Breton pattern of a noble residence: a main lodge flanked by two return wings forming a closed courtyard. The main building preserves its original layout, featuring two corner turrets and traces of a former drawbridge, while the interior contains two elaborately carved and painted fireplaces.

What to know

The manor has been listed as a historical monument since 1993, encompassing the main lodge, wings, courtyard, dovecote and entrance drive.
The north wing underwent restoration that altered it from the original design of the other buildings.
The ensemble retains its painted fireplaces and period architectural details, particularly the corner turrets of the 1599 lodge.

Where this château is

Brélès · Finistère · Bretagne

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Address

Manoir de Bel Air, 100 Bel air, 29810 Brélès

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Heritage status: Listed historic monument (classé); Mérimée record PA00090484
Period of construction: 16th century, 17th century

Frequently asked

Who built Bel-Air Manor?: François de Kerangar built the main lodge in 1599. The two return wings were added later during the 17th century.
What can be visited at Bel-Air Manor?: The main lodge with its ornate fireplaces, the two wings forming the closed courtyard, and architectural features such as the corner turrets and dovecote.
Why was the north wing restored?: Records indicate the north wing underwent restoration that modified it from its original state, but the specific reasons are not detailed.