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The 10 most beautiful castles in Morbihan
10 châteaux
Chosen among 326 recorded castles
What to see in Morbihan 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 Rochefort-en-Terre (Rochefort-en-Terre Castle)
Rochefort-en-Terre
In Rochefort-en-Terre, a rocky spur carries the remains of a medieval stronghold alongside a neo-Gothic manor built in the early twentieth century by the American painter Alfred Klots on the former outbuildings.
No. 2
Château de Comper (Comper Castle)
Concoret
Near the forest of Paimpont, in the commune of Concoret, Comper castle stands on a defensive site built around a large lake.
No. 3
Pontivy Castle
Pontivy
Standing on a promontory above Pontivy, this four-sided fortress with corner towers and dry moats was built around 1485 by viscount Jean II de Rohan, on a new site set back from the Blavet river.
No. 4
Château de l'Hermine (Hermine Castle)
Vannes
The château de l'Hermine stands in Vannes, in the Morbihan department. Built in the 15th century, it retains an old tower that recalls its fortified past. Available information about the site remains limited, but it counts among the historic landmarks of the old town.
No. 5
Château de Trédion (Trédion Castle)
Trédion
In Trédion, in the Morbihan region, this château grows out of a manor built in the 14th century for the dukes of Brittany, standing at the edge of forests once prized for hunting.
No. 6
Citadelle du Palais, à Belle-Ile-en-Mer
Le Palais
Citadelle du Palais, à Belle-Ile-en-Mer, in Le Palais (Morbihan), France. Listed historic monument. Location, access and practical information.
No. 7
Château de Toulvern (Toulvern Castle)
Baden
The château de Toulvern stands on the point of the same name, in the commune of Baden, overlooking the waters of the Gulf of Morbihan. Built mostly after 1852, reportedly for Princess Baciocchi, it replaced an earlier dwelling likely dating from the 18th century.
No. 8
Castle of Rieux
Rieux
Perched on a rocky spur above the Vilaine river, east of the village of Rieux, stand the ruins of a fortified castle whose history traces back to the Rieux family and a first stronghold built in the 9th century.
No. 9
Château de Kerlevénan (Kerlevénan Castle)
Sarzeau
In Sarzeau, in the Morbihan, the Château de Kerlevénan has stood since 1780, built by architect Jacques-François Jouanne for the Gouvello family.
No. 10
Château de Tronjoly (Tronjoly Castle)
Gourin
The château de Tronjoly stands in Gourin, in the Morbihan department, rebuilt in 1768 on the site of an earlier manor house. Purchased by the town in 1984, it now hosts art and craft exhibitions, while its grounds offer a place for walking and include an open-air theatre used for summer events.
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the most beautiful castle in Morbihan?
- The most visited in Morbihan is Château de Rochefort-en-Terre, 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 326 castles recorded in Morbihan, we keep those open to the public with a photo, then rank by number of Google reviews. No castle pays to appear.