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Manoir de Kermorus, Saint-Pol-de-Léon

Manoir de Kermorus

Saint-Pol-de-Léon

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Saint-Pol-de-Léon

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Manoir de Kermorus stands in Saint-Pol-de-Léon (Finistère), in the Bretagne region of France. The building is registered as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: 15th century, 16th century). The building is privately owned and no visits are on record.

Built in the mid-15th century in Saint-Pol-de-Léon, Kermorus manor belonged to the Penfentenyo family and bore their mark until the late 16th century. This L-shaped dwelling, though altered in the 19th century, retains traces of its architectural evolution from late Gothic to early Renaissance. Spiral staircases, carved fireplaces and vestiges of wall decoration remain visible, while outbuildings and a fountain survive within the grounds. Listed as a historical monument, it stands as evidence of Breton noble dwellings at the transition between two stylistic periods.

What to know

  • The manor is not open to the public according to available information; contact the local municipality before planning a visit.
  • The parts listed as historical monuments include the main building in its entirety, the fountain below the courtyard, and two fireplaces preserved in the 19th-century reconstruction.
  • The building bears the marks of 19th-century alteration that modified its exterior, but its interior layout and decorative elements largely survive.
  • The Penfentenyo family gradually abandoned the site in favour of Cheffontaines castle in Cornwall, which explains the manor's decline.

Where this château is

Saint-Pol-de-Léon · Finistère · Bretagne

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Address

29250 Saint-Pol-de-Léon

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Heritage status
Registered historic monument (inscrit)
Mérimée record PA29000099
Period of construction
15th century, 16th century

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Frequently asked

When was Kermorus manor built?
The manor dates back to the mid-15th century and underwent enlargements and improvements until the late 16th century.
What architectural remains survive in the building?
Spiral staircases, carved fireplaces, fragments of wall painting and traces of stylistic evolution from late Gothic to Renaissance are visible.
Why was Kermorus manor abandoned?
The Penfentenyo family, who owned the manor, gradually left it in favour of Cheffontaines castle in Cornwall.

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