The 10 most beautiful castles in Côtes-d'Armor
10 châteaux
Chosen among 229 recorded castles
What to see in Côtes-d'Armor when you only have a weekend: the 10 most visited castles according to their visitors’ reviews, among those open to the public whose visiting conditions we checked on the official website. For each: what you see, the entry price, the link to the full entry.
Ranked by attendance, from the number of Google reviews. “Beautiful” is your word; what we measure is what visitors choose.
No. 1
Château de Bienassis (Bienassis Castle)
Erquy
In Erquy, on the coast of the Côtes-d'Armor, the Château de Bienassis stands behind a still-visible system of water-filled moats, a legacy of a 12th-century feudal mound later rebuilt as a pink granite residence at the end of the 15th century.
Adult €8Hours, prices and access
No. 2
Manoir de Boisgelin, ou Château-Hôtel de Coatguelen
Pléhédel
The Boisgelin manor, also known as the Coatguelen château-hotel, stands in Pléhédel, in the Côtes-d'Armor department. Its granite main building, flanked by two low wings, was raised over three separate building phases between the 16th and 17th centuries.
No. 3
Château de Kergrist (Kergrist Castle)
Ploubezre
Kergrist castle stands in Ploubezre, in the Côtes-d'Armor, overlooking the banks of the Léguer river. Built from the 15th century onward by the Kergrist family, it retains a Renaissance facade flanked by two towers, later joined by classical facades added on the east and south sides in subsequent centuries.
Adult €10Hours, prices and access
No. 4
Chateau Léhon
Léhon
Perched on a mound overlooking the Rance valley, the ruins of Léhon castle recall one of the strongholds contested between Breton lords and Anglo-Norman kings.
No. 5
Manoir de la Noë Verte
Lanloup
At Lanloup, in the Côtes-d'Armor, the manoir de la Noë Verte is a small fortified 15th-century house reached by a tree-lined lane and a two-door Breton gateway leading to a courtyard flanked by outbuildings.
No. 6
Château de Hac (Hac Castle)
Le Quiou
South of Dinan, the château de Hac stands with two adjoining wings dating from the 15th century, flanked by six turrets, built for Jean Hingant, an adviser to the Duke of Brittany.
Adult €15Hours, prices and access
No. 7
Château de la Garaye (Garaye Castle)
Taden
In Taden, near the church, the ruins of the château de la Garaye still stand with sections of wall dating from the late 15th and early 16th centuries. Carved window frames and dormers remain visible, along with moulded lintels and corners, including on the polygonal tower that overlooks the site.
No. 8
Manoir de Kerloury
Paimpol
The manoir de Kerloury stands at Paimpol, in the Côtes-d'Armor department, arranged around an enclosed courtyard that brings together the main house and former farm buildings. Dating from the 18th century, the whole retains a rural Breton character built in stone and restraint.
No. 9
Château de Corlay (Corlay Castle)
Corlay
Château de Corlay, in Corlay (Côtes-d'Armor), France. Location, access and practical information.
No. 10
Château de Costaérès (Costaérès Castle)
Trégastel
Château de Costaérès, in Trégastel (Côtes-d'Armor), France. Location, access and practical information.
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the most beautiful castle in Côtes-d'Armor?
- The most visited in Côtes-d'Armor is Château de Bienassis, first in this selection according to its visitors’ reviews. All 10 castles listed are open to visitors with checked hours.
- How much does a visit cost?
- The adult entry price is shown under each castle when the official website publishes it; 0 of these castles are free.
- How is this selection made?
- Among the 229 castles recorded in Côtes-d'Armor, we keep those open to the public with a photo, then rank by number of Google reviews. No castle pays to appear.